Steering Committee

Shannon Ledbetter

Rev'd Shannon Ledbetter

Day job:

Shannon is a practising Church of England non-stipendiary priest and runs her own consultancy, oneubuntu.com, which is dedicated to regeneration of the mind, body and spirit.

Experience / background:

From January 2005 to May 2009 Shannon was project manager for New Anfield / Breckfield, employed by Liverpool City Council and working with commercial, community and public partners to deliver the regeneration initiatives associated with a proposed new stadium for Liverpool Football Club and the restoration of a listed Victorian park. This role included responsibility for major regeneration projects, community facilities, education, health, arts projects and housing. Other projects have included developing an engagement programme of education and skills training for 'at risk' individuals; organising a statue of Kitty Wilkinson for the historic St George's Hall, Liverpool and developing education and tourism materials for the 'Walk of Faith' in Liverpool.

What Shannon brings to LHFH:

Shannon has, undoubtedly, been the driving force behind LHFH since she founded the charity. Her resourcefulness, enthusiasm, faith and commitment have been instrumental in helping us to reach our current position with nine families now owning their own home. She leads and motivates the staff, volunteers, trustees and supporters to ensure the charity's ongoing success. Shannon is also a member of Habitat for Humanity International's Europe and Central Asia Committee.

Her role at LHFH:

Shannon's Role at LHFH:

Founder and chair of LHFH; member of the Resource Development Committee

Felicity Wren

CV Felicity Wren

Day job:

Having spent all her working life in education, Felicity is now retired, allegedly giving her spare time!

Linda Bright

Linda Bright

Day job:

Co-owner of Active Public Relations, a Liverpool based PR consultancy of 18 years standing and representing several private housebuilder clients, including the UK-wide operations of Redrow Homes.

Experience / background:

Prior to becoming a PR consultant, Linda was a journalist for provincial weekly and evening newspapers and now uses her skills to advise clients on media related and general marketing matters and to generate positive coverage for clients in a variety of print, broadcast and new media. Working largely with private housebuilders, Linda is familiar with the sometimes controversial issues of planning and development and handling sensitive situations. She also has extensive experience of regeneration projects that involve several different partners and stakeholders, as well as initiatives designed to help first time buyers and other home buyers on modest incomes.

What Linda brings to LHFH:

Linda brings knowledge and insight of the private housing sector to our operation, as well as her practical skills of copy writing, editing and dealing with journalists.

Linda's role at LHFH:

Trustee and member of the Resource Development Committee; special interest in marketing and PR.

Karen Mello

Jim Gill OBE

Jim Gill OBE

Day job:

Recently retired from his role as Chief Executive of Liverpool Vision, Jim now has a part-time advisory role supporting the Leader of Liverpool City Council on economic development and regeneration.

Experience / background:

As chief executive of Liverpool Vision – the country's first city centre urban regeneration company – Jim oversaw a massive expansion of the commercial district, the city's retail and tourism 'offer' and transformation of the world-famous waterfront. Awarded the OBE for services to regeneration in 2006, he previously held senior roles with English Partnerships and the AMEC group of engineering, building and development companies, after beginning his career as an economist with the Department of Trade and Industry.

What Jim brings to LHFH:

Jim is one of Liverpool's leading regeneration experts. His knowledge and practical experience of regeneration is invaluable to LHFH, as is his network of contacts across the Liverpool City region and beyond. He plays an influential role in discussions with local and central government and other public sector bodies.

Jim's role at LHFH:

Trustee and member of the Resource Development Committee.

Mike Rushton

Mike Rushton

Day job:

Chartered surveyor and chartered builder with some 40 years experience in the construction and repair of domestic property.  Mike is currently employed as a project manager with special responsibility for quality and value for a leading UK social housing provider.

Experience/background:

In recent years Mike was responsible for the management of an EU compliant framework procurement process with overall responsibility for the implementation and control of a ‘Lean’ works programme.  He organises generic and specific training for in-house staff and Framework partners and contributes to the management and continuous improvement of the group.

Currently, Mike is the project manager responsible for significant new build projects of domestic accommodation on Merseyside.  This involves managing the professional production teams and maintaining budgetary and programme control.  Mike also manages the repair of defects within the ‘defects liability period’ and provides feedback and training to team members and colleagues.

What Mike brings to LHFH:

Mike is proud to have been engaged with the charity since its inception and is thrilled to have played a small ‘hands-on’ role on site at Kingsley Road with the erection of the first timber frame forming part of the nine houses. He brings many practical, transferable skills and direct relevant experience from the social housing sector.

Mike's Role at LHFH:

Main board trustee and founder member of the Construction Committee; assessing and supporting the construction process including programming, budgeting, health & safety and supply chain management.

Ian Short

Ian Short LLB

Day job:

A lawyer with long experience in property, corporate and commercial law and corporate recovery, both in industry and the profession.

Experience / background:

From an extensive legal background, Ian has more recently been involved in private sector partnerships with the public sector and Higher Education Institution organisations on Merseyside, including, for a number of years, as a private sector representative on the EU Objective 1 Priority 1 Panel (dealing with business support funding for SMEs). He also has extensive management experience in the creative industries sector, including as a Director and Trustee of Visionfest and the Bluecoat Arts Centre, Liverpool. He is also a trustee of Cosmopolitan Student Homes.

What Ian brings to LHFH:

Ian brings an experienced and critical eye to LHFH's legal dealings and contract negotiations, whilst his high level involvement in City-wide private / public sector partnerships is invaluable as we pursue our goal to provide 32 low-cost homes in Granby-Toxteth. Challenging economic conditions have led us to explore new options with potential development partners, where Ian's legal expertise has proved to be crucial.

Ian's role at LHFH:

Trustee and chair of the Resource Development Committee.

Howard Fleming

Howard Fleming

44 Downham Road North, Heswall, Wirral CH61 6UN

Tel: 0151 342 3744 Mobile: 07587 151 968

E-mail: howard@fleminghoward.wanadoo.co.uk

A highly experienced Marketing Communication Specialist / Business Adviser with a track record of developing marketing communications strategies and delivering sustainable growth strategies to small & medium sized businesses.

QUALIFACTIONS

Post Graduate Marking Diploma

CIM Marketing & Advanced Certificate

SFEDI – (Small Firms Enterprise Development Initiative) qualified Business Adviser

RECENT CAREER SUMMARY

BUSINESS ADVISER, Business Link Northwest 2007 – 2011

RELATIONSHIP MANAGER, Business Link 2002 – 2007

DIRECTOR, Vivid Group 1999 – 2002

SENIOR MANAGER, Enterprise & Training Council 1996 – 1999

HEAD OF MARKETING, Training Council & Business Link 1994 – 1996

KEY SKILLS

DEVELOPING MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIES

Raised profile and achieved an increase of brand awareness for 35% up to 75% through targeted marketing campaigns.Managed down marketing budget from £1.1m to £500K whilst delivering the same outputs.Increased take up of core product resulting in £2.2m additional income.

DELIVERING SUSTAINABLE GROWTH TO SMALL & MEDUIM SIZED BUSINESSES

Secured in excess of £500k of consultancy funding for Merseyside businesses in investment in technical innovation, intellectual property and e-commerce.Facilitated grant and loan funding as a dedicated Business Adviser to the Northwest's Innovation programme.Gained a number of Innovation project applications to help businesses overcome technical barriers, increase productivity and create competitive advantage.Delivering effective business consultancy to an annual caseload of 90+ businesses increasing GVA and business sustainability & growth.

Liza Parry

Liza Parry

Liza's role at LHFH

Company Secretary