Who we are
We look after nearly 5,000 homes and, through our housebuilding company Gilbert & Goode, we build new ones.
Together, we are committed to making a meaningful contribution to Cornwall’s housing shortage and making sure more people have access to the homes and support they need to thrive.
All our customers need a safe, comfortable home they can afford. Some find a way onto the property ladder in their hometown. And others need a little more; financial advice, mental health support or supported accommodation
Whatever helps our tenants and customers feel secure and settled, we work incredibly hard every day to make it happen.
We always make an effort to understand our tenants and customers so we can genuinely meet their needs. We earn trust by listening carefully and being open about our actions. We value our tenants as partners, and their voice is central to every decision we make.
Over the next three years, we’ll continue our commitment to delivering a customer experience that reflects what matters most to the people living in our homes.
Our mission:
To provide quality homes and services, placing our tenants and customers at the heart of everything we do.
Our Values
At Ocean we believe affordable housing is not just about the buildings, but about the people who turn them into homes.
Our Executive Group
Our Executive Team leads Ocean Housing and Gilbert & Goode with a shared commitment to our customers, our colleagues and our communities. They work closely with our Board to set our direction, make sure we’re well‐governed, and make sure we deliver the homes and services people rely on. Working as one team, they bring the experience and accountability that keeps Ocean moving forward with purpose.
Jitinder Takhar
Chief Executive
Kevin Pearce
Executive Director of Resources & Investment
Sue Warwick
Managing Director of Gilbert & Goode
Surjit Balu
Executive Director of Property Services
Frances Turner
Executive Director of Housing & Communities
Meet our Board members
Our Boards ensure strong governance so we can deliver safe
homes and quality services for our tenants and customers.
Ocean Housing Board
Andie Smith
Chair
Bernard Rooney
Alan Brunt
Sue Brownlow
Karen Littler
Tenant Voice
Jitinder Takhar
Chief Executive
Gilbert & Goode Board
Nigel Turner
Claire Davis
Bernard Rooney
Our committees provide deeper oversight in these key areas:
Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee
Nominations and Remuneration Committee
Customer Services Committee
Our Tenant Panel
Our Together With Ocean panel is a group of Ocean Housing tenants who work with us to help make our services better. They tell us what it’s really like to be a tenant and give us honest, practical feedback so we can make better decisions.
Latest News
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Ocean Housing is pleased to announce the introduction of its new organisational structure, which will take effect from 1st April 2026. Following the Board’s decision in October 2025 to simplify and strengthen our governance arrangements, a dedicated project team has been working closely with funders,…
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The Energy Team has been working towards ensuring all Ocean homes reach required Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) target of a C rating by 2030. As part of this work, Ocean Housing has partnered with LMF Energy to help deliver some of the projects in place…
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Supporting Our Local Community Ocean Housing is committed to making a positive impact in our local community. We are proud to offer financial support of up to £250.00 per organisation for charities and community groups that share our vision of strengthening and supporting local people.…
