Experts join Quality of Life Foundation’s board of trustees

The Quality of Life Foundation has appointed eight new members to its board of trustees. The not-for-profit organisation, which was set up by Sadie Morgan, made the appointments after an “extensive recruitment process”. Representatives were chosen from inside and outside the industry to “bring new perspectives to enhancing wellbeing” across the built environment.  The new trustees are: Rachel Fisher, deputy director for land use policy, DEFRA David Roberts, previously director and deputy chief executive of Igloo Regeneration Yemí Aládérun, senior development manager, Meridian Water for Enfield Council Debbie Whitfield, director of impact, Fabrix Christine de Ferrars Green, solicitor Cat Langdon, head of strategic operations, ODI Kelly Watson, director, Hatch Urban Solutions Jo Lancaster, public servant. The eight members will be responsible for developing the foundation’s strategy, with a particular focus on social value and community engagement. The cohort joins existing board members Jonny Anstead (who is also chair), Flora Samuel, Michael Chang and John Alker. The news comes as the organisation prepares to publish a code of conduct for community engagement in planning this year. Morgan said: “We’re thrilled to be expanding our board from eight to 12 exceptional members from a range of different sectors outside the built environment. When it comes to shaping and improving peoples’ quality of life, it is vital that we have a diverse array of perspectives feeding into these conversations so we remain focused on improving all life everywhere. “Growing our board and having members from research, housing, international development and architecture backgrounds will ensure that the foundation can deliver its full potential of creating homes and communities that prioritise people’s physical, social and psychological wellbeing over the long term.” To send feedback, e-mail pui-guan.man@eg.co.uk or tweet @PuiGuanM or @EGPropertyNews