Melissa Lloyd MBA, BSc, CIHCM- Chief Executive Officer
melissa.lloyd@yhousing.org
Melissa Lloyd is Chief Executive Officer of Y Housing and YMCA Blackburn and has worked within the YMCA movement since 2012. She holds a BSc in Psychology and a Master’s in Business Administration from Keele University. She is also a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH). Melissa leads the organisation’s strategic direction, governance, housing development and regulatory compliance, working with trustees, managing agents, funders and professional partners. She oversees development opportunities, financial planning, risk, complaints performance and regulatory relationships, combining strong social purpose with practical experience of housing operations, partnerships and complex development programmes.
Katie Cheetham – Compliance Officer
katie.cheetham@yhousing.org
Katie Cheetham is Compliance Officer at Y Housing, supporting assurance across the organisation’s housing services and managing-agent partnerships. She coordinates quarterly performance information, complaints reporting and evidence required for regulatory and governance submissions. Katie has previously worked for Onward Homes as an Income Management Specialist. This required strong communication skills, attention to detail and an analytical approach which has been advantageous to her current role. Katie’s work helps the executive team and board monitor service standards, identify emerging issues and maintain clear oversight of operational delivery. With a careful and systematic approach, she contributes to effective record-keeping, policy implementation and continuous improvement across a diverse portfolio of supported and affordable housing.
Lisa Grant- Finance Manager
lisa.grant@yhousing.org
Our board members and trustees
Aaron Flemons- Chair
Mark Pattinson- Treasurer
Mark Pattinson is a Senior Accountant at Blackpool Council and a director of Blackburn YMCA. A CIMA-qualified accountant, he brings extensive experience across local government, travel, manufacturing, technology and financial services. Before joining the council in 2019, Mark held management accounting, financial control and finance management roles in the private sector. He studied Business and Commerce at the University of Sunderland. His broad financial background supports effective scrutiny, sound decision-making and responsible stewardship within the charity’s governance.
Lorraine Prentice
Lorraine Prentice is a senior housing professional with substantial experience in community-based accommodation and neighbourhood management. She has held leadership responsibilities within YMCA services and previously worked in housing and area management roles with Accent. Lorraine is a director of Blackburn YMCA and works closely with YMCA Bolton, contributing practical knowledge of supported housing operations, resident services and organisational management. Her longstanding sector experience brings valuable insight into service delivery, governance and the needs of people who rely on safe, secure accommodation.
Brian Cooke
Janine Browne
Janine Browne is Chief Executive of YMCA Tees Valley, leading services that enable young people belong, contribute and thrive. The charity provides supported accommodation, independent-living support, youth activities and preventative programmes across Darlington and the wider Tees Valley. Before becoming Chief Executive in 2022, Janine spent 30 years in senior management within the Charity Sector and has studied counselling at the University of Sunderland. She is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and a director of Blackburn YMCA, bringing extensive experience of charities, community services, fundraising and volunteer management to its governance.
Graham Oatridge
Graham Oatridge is Chief Executive of YMCA Fylde Coast and has worked within the YMCA movement for more than 18 years. His career spans programme management, health and wellbeing, contract management and business development, including senior roles with YMCA England & Wales. Graham has extensive experience of strategy, partnership working and organisational development across the voluntary and community sector. He holds qualifications in sport, health, physical education and leisure, and is committed to strengthening services for young people and local communities.
Tim Shackell
Tim is a Director and Founder of two property and housing businesses: Neighbourhood Homes, which specialises in residential sales, lettings and property management, and Neighbourhood Housing, which provides emergency and temporary accommodation for people at risk of homelessness, including individuals with complex needs.
With more than 15 years’ experience in the property industry, Tim has developed extensive knowledge across residential property, lettings, management and housing delivery. His work is focused on the development and management of good-quality residential accommodation, with an emphasis on creating well-run homes and delivering responsive, locally focused services.
Tim brings a combination of commercial insight, practical property expertise and an entrepreneurial approach to housing. He has particular experience in building relationships with landlords, local authorities and partner organisations, developing accommodation solutions and managing property portfolios to meet both commercial and social housing needs.
