Durham Aged Mineworkers’ Homes Association (DAMHA) is the largest almshouse charity in the country. Our core area of operation is the former County Durham coalfield. Established in 1898, we have around 1,700 homes, predominantly bungalows, on 130 sites in 80 villages, providing retirement housing for more than 2,000 North East residents. We also have sheltered accommodation and leasehold schemes for the elderly.

DAMHA has a rich history of providing quality housing and support to retired mineworkers and their families in Durham. Our commitment to enhancing the lives of our residents is reflected in our continuous efforts to improve our services and facilities. We are proud of our heritage and the positive impact we have on the community.
This is an exciting time to join DAMHA as we embark on new initiatives to support our ambition to continually enhance our services to our residents. We are focused on sustainability, aiming to build an average of ten new homes per year while meeting our net-zero goals. We are also improving our data management and exploring the potential of AI to enhance our services.

We are currently seeking at least three Trustees with skills and experience in:

• Finance, business planning and risk management experience preferably gained in the social housing sector to join our Audit and Risk Committee, potentially becoming the next Committee Chair
• Corporate governance in a regulated sector
• Housing management ideally gained in the social housing sector
• Customer services (including complaints)
• IT, data management, cyber security and AI

Joining DAMHA’s Board offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents. You will work alongside a dedicated team, contribute to strategic decisions, and help shape the future of our organisation. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment.

We are entrenched in our community and understand how important it is to have diversity of thought to make more informed decisions. We actively encourage applications from individuals from outside of the sector, first time Trustees, individuals who have good knowledge and understanding of our communities and who understand the needs and aspirations of Durham Coalfield communities.

To find out more, please visit our recruitment microsite here.

If you would like an informal and confidential discussion about the opportunity to become a Trustee, please get in touch with our retained advisor at Altair Ltd: Sioned Hughes, Head of Recruitment, email sioned.hughes@altairltd.co.uk