It is with great sadness we must report that CHIC’s Independent Chair, Maggie Punyer, has recently passed away. After enduring various medical challenges in recent months, Maggie died peacefully in hospital last weekend; her husband, Martyn, was with her.

Maggie was a well known, larger-than-life character in the social housing sector. She was a lifelong member of the CIH, having worked for the Chartered Institute of Housing in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, before a long career as Public Sector Development Director for Ocean Media Group where, amongst many other achievements, she led the promotion and management of numerous high profile housing conferences.

Maggie ‘retired’ in 2012 but, true to form, continued sharing her knowledge and expertise within our sector. She served on Boards for Homeless Link, Harrogate International Conference Centre, Accent Housing Group and Connexus Housing.

Maggie joined CHIC as our first Independent Chair in 2017 and had worked tirelessly ever since, supporting the growth of the consortium, providing wisdom and stewardship for the board, inspiring the team and supporting our engagement with all of our supply chain partners. She was passionate about delivering great services to tenants and recognised and promoted the importance of strong community values. Maggie was a strong supporter of CHIC’s Social Value Strategy and the establishment, in 2022, of CHIP.

Maggie was due to stand down as chair of CHIC at the next quarterly board meeting in June but had intended to remain as an independent director until next year. We will all miss her enthusiasm, energy, commitment and unstinting support as we adjust to a CHIC without Maggie, but she will be remembered with respect, fondness and gratitude for all she achieved.

John Fisher, Chief Executive.

CHIC Sponsored Walk

The CHIC Team is excited to announce their upcoming participation in the annual sponsored walk to raise money for our charity, CHIP. On Saturday 18th May 2024, we have challenged the CHIC team to put on their walking gear, whatever the weather, and either walk 5 miles, 10 miles or 15 miles starting in Warwickshire. The funds raised will be used to support local communities and to make a positive impact for those in need.

During the walk, we will be accompanied by our lovable mascot, Chick, who will motivate us to maximize our steps and keep us motivated throughout the journey.
Every step counts in shaping a better and brighter future. Sponsorship of any amount is welcomed. Be sure to keep an eye on CHIC’s LinkedIn and Twitter to follow along the journey.
CLICK HERE to sponsor the CHIC Team

More About CHIP:
CHIP is supported by CHIC to ensure that social value dividends are delivered as a direct result of CHIC’s asset management and procurement activities.
CHIP seeks to bring positive, sustainable changes to peoples lives by supporting local employment groups to deliver direct support and training for people distant from the workplace, helping them get into sustainable jobs. CHIP also supports projects in communities that are local to CHIC’s members via a Community Chest Fund and direct social value delivery through a range of community initiatives.
CLICK HERE to donate directly to CHIP and find out more.