Directors and staff

Meet the team

Shirley Henry Stearns - Chair

Shirley was elected as a director in 2013. Shirley has lived in Lewisham for over 34 years and is an area manager for a catering company. She also Chairs Kender TRA and is a past Area Panel representative. Shirley became a director to help make a difference within the Kender triangle and to help tenants understand how tra’s can have a positive approach with dealing with the council.

Julie Littlejohn - Administrator

Julie Joined Lewisham Tenants Fund as the Administrator, in March 2022. Julie returned to the UK in early 2022, after living and working in South East Asia for many years. Her work experience includes International Trade & Development, and Finance.

Claudette Mortley Director Employment Liason Person

Claudette was elected a Director in 2010. Claudette is very active in her community including being an officer of her tenants association in Honor Oak. Previously Claudette was a Trustee of her local community with experience of Chairing and being a Treasurer.

Colin Connell Director

Colin was elected a Director in 2013 and is an active member of Tanners Hill TRA in Deptford. A past treasurer and Resident Engagement Panel representative.

Keith Walton Director

Keith is a Lewisham Council resident who was elected to the board of directors in September 2015. He is currently the chair of Evelyn TRA in Deptford, represents his TRA at the Lewisham Homes’ Resident Engagement Panel (REP) and is an active member of the Resident Scrutiny Committee (RSC).

Alicia Barnes Director

Alicia has been a Lewisham council tenant for three years. She volunteered for Southwark Citizen Advice Bureau. She has a background in law, procuring and maintaining contracts which will enable her to maintain good, up to date knowledge of relevant legislation, litigation, local policy as well as adhering to all aspects of confidentiality and Data Protection.

Neil Poppmacher Director

Neil was elected a Director in 2019, and has been involved with the Committee of Honor Oak TRA for many years. Neil is also an ex-board member of Lewisham Homes.

Nigel Bowness Director Treasurer

Nigel is Chair of Lewisham Housing Services Service and Performance Committee, a member of the Healthwatch Lewisham Advisory Board and Lewisham Disabled Peoples Commission, and an Affiliate Tutor with Greenwich University’s under and post graduate Social Work programme with a particular interest in the role of housing in health and wellbeing.

Kevin Stearns Director Vice Chair

Kevin was elected a Director of Lewisham Tenants Fund at the 2022 AGM. He brings a wealth of knowledge to the Board, having previously held the position of LTF Chair. Kevin is the Treasurer of Kender TRA, and sits on Lewisham Housing Services, Service and Performance Committee.