ABOUT US
WHO WE ARE
Elthorne (first) Tenant Co-Operative is a resident (we have tenants, lease and free holders) managed Co-Operative and was set up in 1979. On behalf of Islington Council, the Co-operative currently manages 139 properties which consist of 68 Lease- & Freeholders as well as 71 Tenanted units. The properties are housed within ten residential blocks and form together the Elthorne (first) Tenant Co-Operative which is part of Elthorne Estate, located in the London Borough of Islington.
The Co-operative takes a hands-on approach to housing management and has earned an excellent reputation through effective management with the emphasis on local administration. We continue to build on our relationship with the Islington Council and strive to provide an effective and efficient service through both value for money and regular cost review exercises. This has become more important than ever before as local governments are seeking to save cost. While the current cost conscious environment has put a strain on resources, it has also made the Co-operative more streamlined and cost efficient.
The Co-operative takes a pro-active approach to managing rent arrears to safeguards the financial stability of our organisation. It has therefore employed a part-time assistant who closely monitors rent arrears. Lyn Tuckfield is our Finance/Rent Arrears Officer and her position is funded by Islington Council. She is employed on a service contract.
Elthorne 1st furthermore employs an Office Manager, Michelle Small and full time Caretaker Scott Paton.
Elthorne 1st Tenant Co-Op is registered as a Limited Company, No. IP2259R, with the Financial Conduct Authority under the Co-Operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014
THE PEOPLE AND THE AREA
Elthorne estate is home to a diverse population and many of our residents have been living on our estate for a very long time. Islington’s population itself has become more ethnically diverse in recent years and this has brought a greater contrast to our neighbourhood, with areas of huge affluence and privilege next to areas of severe deprivation.
Our Estate is close to Archway tube station and in close proximity to good transport links to the rest of Islington and the whole of London. The recent redevelopment has brought huge improvements to Archway and we continue to see changes in this community. The modernisation has also created improvements for both pedestrians as well as cyclists. Archway enjoys shopping and leisure facilities as well as restaurants and cafes.
MICHELLE SMALL
CO-OP MANAGER
She is responsible for the day to day running of the Co-op.
Michelle is contactable Monday – Thursday between the hours of 8am and 5pm on 07950 612 187.
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SCOTT PATON
CARETAKER
He is responsible for the day to day cleaning of the estate, along with liaising and organising outside contractors.
Scott’s hours are Monday – Friday 8am to 4pm.
He can be contacted direct on the Co-Op Mobile: 07375 776 796 for any estate issues and to request lumber clearance.
Please also use this mobile number to report an emergency out of hours.
LYN TUCKFIELD
FINANCE/RENT ARREARS OFFICER
She is contracted to monitor rent and arrears collection and manages the Co-Op's finances.
Email: lyn@elt-1st.co.uk
158 St. John's Way,
London, N19 3RL
Our office hours are Monday's, Tuesday's & Thursday's between 8am & 2pm on:
Tel: 0207 263 5756
Any queries between 3pm & 5pm, please phone Michelle on
Mobile: 07950 612 187 - also use this number on Wednesday's (all day).
OUR TEAM
The Elthorne First Co-op is managed by a Management Committee and their members are all residents and volunteers. If you would like to become part of the Co-op’s management committee please speak to Michelle.
Elthorne 1st, employs an Office Manager, Michelle Small and a full time Caretaker Scott Paton, We also employ the services of an Finance/Rent Arrears Officer
on a service contract, Lyn Tuckfield.
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