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History

"Johnnie" Johnson already had his own glittering wartime career as his monument to history when he formed the Trust in 1969 and badged it with his own name. This was not arrogance or egotism. Johnnie did not need bricks and mortar to leave his mark in the world. But in doing so he fixed his personal colours to the enterprise, endowing it with his own brand of enthusiasm, energy and courage, and giving it the intensely personal style which he then embodied as its leader for the next 20 years.

Those who succeeded Johnnie have tried to keep faith with his original aims and to deliver them in line with his own vision and values. These include personal integrity and organisational probity; caring for those in need without condescension or cant; constant striving for improvement; looking after and respecting your people; and doing it all with affection and humour.

These values have underpinned the achievements of the past 30-plus years and been a point of reference as the original aims of the Trust have diversified from housing for the elderly to meeting the needs of families, single people, the disabled, vulnerable young people, and those with learning difficulties.

The original voluntary Committee of Management consisted of conscripts from Johnnie’s RAF days (including Sir Douglas Bader), but has developed into a business-like Board of high calibre, strengthened by the involvement of our own residents. A professional team of staff has also developed to manage the property, and to cope with the increasing government regulation.

In addition to managing and maintaining our own portfolio, we are also making our housing expertise available to other social landlords, and offer our alarm monitoring services both to other housing organisations and direct to the public in their own homes.

Obituaries to "Johnnie" Johnson

 

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