A new title for SettleParadigm and fresh appointments at Sanctuary…
SettleParadigm announces new name
SettleParadigm will become Lifestone Homes upon the completion of the Transfer of Engagements today, 30 September.
The finalisation of the merger sees both the Settle and Paradigm brands come to an end, and the wider Paradigm Housing Group renamed Lifestone Homes Limited.
The merger of the two companies creates a new 31,000-home housing association operating primarily across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
Under the merger, Herts-based Settle Group will transfer its engagements to Paradigm Charitable Homes Association.
Nicola Ewen, acting CEO of SettleParadigm, said: “This marks another milestone in our merger journey as we come together under a new name. Our focus will stay the same – providing homes and services people can rely on, so they have firm foundations for living their lives.”
The new limited company will incorporate all aspects of the Paradigm Housing Group under its new banner, including: Lifestone Homes Charitable Housing Association Ltd; Lifestone Commercial Ltd; Lifestone Development Services Ltd; Lifestone Maintenance Ltd; and Rowan Homes (NHH) Ltd.
The new brand will go live across all assets on 1 October.
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Three new appointments for Sanctuary
Housing association Sanctuary has appointed Fiona MacGregor and Prem Gabbi to its Group Board as non-executive members.
MacGregor was Chief Executive of the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) from October 2018 to April 2026, leading the organisation responsible for the economic and consumer regulation of registered providers of social housing across England.
She has an extensive background in housing regulation and finance, having previously held senior roles at the Homes and Communities Agency, the Housing Corporation and housing association London & Quadrant.
MacGregor has also been the RSH’s nominee Director to the Board of The Housing Finance Corporation since July 2023.
Prem Gabbi has extensive leadership, governance and financial expertise gained across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.
He started his career as a finance professional with Ernst & Young before spending almost 30 years in the energy industry with National Grid.
Prem has served as a Non-Executive Director at North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust since 2025, and as Trustee and Board Director at Victoria Academies Trust since 2018.
Kathryn Fox-Rogers has been appointed as Sanctuary’s Chief Customer Officer, taking over from Lizzie Hieron, who will be leaving Sanctuary later this year.
Kathryn already works at Sanctuary as Director of Housing and Customer Services.
Craig Moule, Group Chief Executive, added: “I’m delighted to have appointed Kathryn as Chief Customer Officer. Kathryn understands Sanctuary, our services and the importance of listening to customers, and I know she will keep making sure customers’ voices help shape what we do next.”