Peter Baffoe has been active on Peabody’s resident-led committees for several years
Peabody has appointed resident board member Peter Baffoe as vice chair.
Baffoe has been active on Peabody’s resident-led committees for several years and is a member of the new G15 Residents’ Group and chairs Peabody’s resident experience committee.
He is executive director of South London Mission, a small charity based in Southwark. He’s also chair of governors at Rye Oak Primary School in Southwark.
Baffoe grew up in social housing in Elephant and Castle and later moved to a Peabody home. While living there, he went to a meeting to ask Peabody about housing provision in his area and the possibility of extra recycling bins and was asked if he wanted to get more involved.
“I hope my story shows how much power there is in simply speaking up “I’d encourage any resident who wants to see change to do the same” said Baffoe.
Baffoe added: “Being vice chair is something I’m proud of and take very seriously, but I’m a resident voice, not the resident voice of Peabody. There are lots of ways residents can share their experiences and views with Peabody, and all of them matter.”
Caroline Corby, chair of Peabody said: “Having residents involved at board level isn’t just good practice - it’s essential. Peter’s contribution over the years has helped ensure we stay connected to what matters most. He brings honesty, compassion and insight, and I’m looking forward to working with him as vice chair.”
Peter is currently in the final two-and-a-half years of his third term on the Peabody board.
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