Bedford Citizens' Housing Association (BCHA) was formed in 1957 for the purpose of "housing elderly people of limited means". The first house was opened in 1958 and further houses opened at approximately one per year until 1964.
In 1963, it became evident that a number of tenants needed more care and arrangements were made to build a residential home to be called Bedford Charter House to house 48 people. In 1986 the Association took over Maydenbury Housing Association Limited acquiring eight further houses and a new purpose built Sheltered Housing scheme.
BCHA completed a £12 million re-development of the Kimbolton Road site in January 2017 including the new Bedford Charter House, which was completed in 2015 and Oak Way House.
Bedford Citizens' Housing Association (BCHA) was formed in 1957 for the purpose of "housing elderly people of limited means". The first house was opened in 1958 and further houses opened at approximately one per year until 1964.
In 1963, it became evident that a number of tenants needed more care and arrangements were made to build a residential home to be called Bedford Charter House to house 48 people. In 1986 the Association took over Maydenbury Housing Association Limited acquiring eight further houses and a new purpose built Sheltered Housing scheme.
BCHA completed a £12 million re-development of the Kimbolton Road site in January 2017 including the new Bedford Charter House, which was completed in 2015 and Oak Way House.
Our Senior Management Team
Marie Taylor
Chief Executive
Marie joined BCHA in 2017 following a long and interesting career at BPHA as Head of Supported & Retirement Housing.
Gareth Tindall
Head of Business Support
Gareth joined BCHA in 2017 with previous experience in Housing & Local Government. CIPD qualified Gareth is responsible for BCHA's HR, IT, Property & Housing and Admin Teams.
Martin Hymers
Head of Finance
Martin joined BCHA in 2021. A qualified Chartered Accountant with over 35 years in the construction industry. He is responsible for the Finance Team.
Rebecca Reason
Head of Care Services
Beccy joined BCHA is 2023. She has a wealth of experience within the care sector. Beccy is the Registered Manager for both Bedford Chater House & Oak Way House.
The Board
BCHA is run by a voluntary, non executive board consisting of local people skilled and experienced in the running of voluntary organisations and the housing and care of elderly people. The Board are supported by BCHA's Senior Management Team who have a wide range of experience and backgrounds in housing and care.