About Fusion Housing

Fusion Housing

Fusion is a registered charity working to help individuals who are experiencing housing related problems and need support, advice and guidance to resolve these. Preventing homelessness for the first or subsequent time is at the heart of everything that we do.

Fusion Housing was created in 2010 but its roots in Kirklees go back much further. Fusion Housing grew out of the joining of SHAP which supported people to successfully maintain and keep their tenancies and CHAS whose basis in Kirklees was providing housing advice and a Bond Guarantee Scheme.

Fusion’s Mission is to “prevent homelessness and reduce poverty by offering compassionate advice and practical support that enables access to safe, sustainable housing and better life opportunities.”

Fusion aims to ensure that individuals and families have access to suitable, affordable accommodation along with the skills needed to successfully manage and keep that accommodation; helping them to overcome the barriers that can prevent them from realising their potential. Most clients accessing our services are either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

We are Fusion Housing…

We are inclusive

Everyone we work with matters equally

We are empowering

Through support, advocacy and skill building

We are committed

Focussed on positive outcomes and improving lives

We are collaborative

Working in partnership to deliver services

We are always listening

Learning from the views and experiences of others

Our Mission

To prevent homelessness and reduce poverty by offering compassionate advice and practical support that enables access to safe, sustainable housing and better life opportunities.

Our Purpose

To ensure that everyone has access to safe and suitable housing, reduce instances of food poverty, build life skills and increase financial resilience across the communities of Kirklees, Wakefield and Calderdale.

Our Objectives

  • Prevent homelessness and support long-term housing stability through tailored, accessible services.
  • Reduce poverty and build resilience with joined-up support in food, employment, and life skills provision.
  • Strengthen and expand our role as a trusted and expert Provider to reach more people in need.
  • Secure financial and operational sustainability to ensure long-term impact and value for money.

Charity Trustees

Nathan Spencer

Chair

Nathan is the Managing Director of UKREiiF (The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Real Estate Forum) and a Partner at Infopro Digital, one of the world’s leading B2B information and services brands. Within his role he works closely with the public and private sector, with UKREiiF being attributed to over £2bn of active or completed investment and regeneration projects across the UK. Prior to this Nathan worked within the sports fashion sector leading elements of marketing for brands including Mitre and Speedo. He joined Fusion’s Board of Trustee’s at the end of 2024.

Azeema Ahmed

Vice Chair

Azeema has been working in the property legal sector for over 14 years. In her current role, she works as a Senior Solicitor for one of England’s largest providers of specialist housing and care for people in later life . Azeema provides strategic advice on a variety of property related matters and has successfully completed a large number of disposals and acquisitions. She has also led on a diverse portfolio of projects delivering results across multiple teams. She said her proudest achievement in her current role has been where she had successfully established the in-house legal department with a particular focus on building and leading the property legal team. Azeema is passionate about housing and driven by the belief that a safe home is fundamental to an individuals wellbeing. She joined Fusion’s board of Trustees because she is dedicated to fight against homelessness in the community. She feel that Fusions vision of preventing homelessness by empowering individuals through practical advice , support and access to sustainable housing strongly aligns with her passion. She is extremely proud of what Fusion has achieved over the years and is thrilled to contribute to an organisation that helps create positive change and improves the lives of people in our community.

Tony Hood

Trustee

After 20 years working in Liverpool and the North West as a front-line worker in the community and housing sectors, Tony came across to Yorkshire to work for Kirklees Council. He was responsible eventually for all aspects of the Housing service, the Council’s relations with the community and voluntary sector and Adult Social Care. He retired in 2009, as Director of Neighbourhoods and has since been a trustee with a number of voluntary and housing organisations. He was very glad to join Fusion in 2022, having known us since 1995, and has always respected our value-driven commitment to supportive, professional services for people across this region who are in acute housing need.

Neil Sims

Trustee

Neil is a retired Chartered Building Surveyor and has 30 years experience of residential and commercial property management, planned and responsive repairs, social housing planned works and project management. He joined Fusion last year and is excited to use his extensive experience to assist our service delivery. Neil also sits on our Health and Safety Committee.

Khan Saleemi

Trustee

Khan is a seasoned business leader with a strong track record in growing market share, regulatory compliance, customer journey, boosting operational performance, and developing high-performing teams. After years of driving commercial success, he’s now focused on a more meaningful, purpose-driven mission.
Khan has worked alongside major local councils during London Olympics 2012, as well as Greater Manchester authorities. He is skilled in managing relationships with large commercial organisations e.g. Lancashire Cricket, AO Arena, Chelsea FC, Arsenal FC. He is passionate about driving impactful change in social housing & community development.
Khan brings experience in leadership, strategy, stakeholder engagement, compliance, employment & business growth. He is also a confident speaker, passionate brand ambassador, and a big believer in building strong teams and lasting partnerships.

He is looking forward to collaborating with purpose-driven organisations where he can make a real impact.

Santokh Gill

Trustee

Santokh Gill is a higher education professional with over twenty years’ experience, with teaching and research spanning housing, migration, equality, diversity and inclusion. His work has explored the housing experiences of refugees and the ways communities build belonging and cohesion.

Santokh brings to Fusion Housing a strong understanding of the social and structural barriers faced by marginalised groups, along with extensive experience supporting students from diverse backgrounds to succeed. His commitment to widening participation and creating inclusive learning environments shapes the perspective he brings to the Board.

Driven by a belief that safe, secure housing is the foundation of wellbeing and opportunity, Santokh is proud to support Fusion’s mission to help people overcome challenges and build positive futures for themselves and their communities.

Mark Dowson

Trustee

Mark has dedicated his career to improving housing and community services, working across several housing associations and leading local authority housing teams. As former Chair of Bradford-based Chartford Housing, he helped grow the organisation, strengthen governance and ensure people facing housing challenges received compassionate, practical support focused on long‑term stability. His belief that safe, secure homes unlock better life opportunities has shaped all his work.

His current role is Head of Corporate Projects for a multi‑academy trust, leading programmes that strengthen schools, support staff and widen opportunities for the young people and families they serve. Mark is committed to supporting Fusion Housing’s mission to prevent homelessness, reduce hardship and help individuals access safe, sustainable housing. He is proud to contribute to the positive change Fusion creates across the region.

Daniel Mziray

Trustee

Daniel Mziray is a PhD researcher, Chartered Architect (RIBA/ARB), Chartered Manager (CMI), and Project Manager (APM) with more than 30 years’ experience spanning design, construction, digital transformation, and healthcare estates. His career has included architectural practice, leading affordable housing initiatives in Africa, and holding senior leadership positions within the NHS, where he has overseen asset management and delivered BIM‑enabled estate transformation programmes.

Daniel is also an international public speaker, having presented at Marcus Evans affordable housing conferences, and is known for integrating technical expertise with strategic leadership. He actively champions design thinking as a practical approach to problem‑solving, change management, and innovation. Alongside his professional work, he is committed to mentoring, writing, and community engagement. Daniel joined the Fusion Housing Board of Trustees to support the organisation’s vital work in tackling homelessness, drawing on his long‑standing passion for affordable housing, social justice, and creating pathways out of homelessness for vulnerable communities. He is dedicated to helping Fusion strengthen its strategic impact and continue delivering high‑quality support to those most in need.

David Knox

Trustee

David is a commercial lawyer whose focus is to use his MSc in Social Business & Entrepreneurship to counter poverty and social exclusion in people not in education, employment or training and in those needing supported housing, so Fusion’s work is inspiring. For some years a trustee of Emmaus North-East, he remains their Company Secretary and is also North-East Reserve Forces’ Property Advisory Board’s (non-exec) Legal Member.

Christos Argyropoulos

Trustee

Chris is a Chartered Accountant with extensive experience across both professional practice and industry. Throughout his career, he has developed a broad range of financial, strategic, and operational expertise, and he currently serves as a Senior Finance Manager within a large manufacturing group. Chris’ professional background spans several sectors, including facilities management, construction, and retail, with experience gained across Yorkshire and the wider region.

In addition to his professional responsibilities, he is committed to supporting the voluntary sector and currently serves as Treasurer for a Manchester-based disability charity. This role enables Chris to apply his financial skills and governance experience to help ensure the organisation remains financially sustainable and well-positioned to achieve its objectives.

He joined Fusion Housing because of a strong desire to give back to the local community in West Yorkshire, where he has lived and worked since 2018. Chris is passionate about using his professional expertise to support organisations that make a meaningful difference to people’s lives. As a Trustee, he is proud to contribute to the positive impact that Fusion Housing delivers across the region, helping to strengthen communities and support individuals in accessing the housing and services they need.