Evie Copland wins CIH vice presidential election

We are pleased to announce that, after a closely fought election period, Evie Copland CIHCM has been chosen by Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) members as the organisation’s next vice president.

Evie, director of customer and communities at Berwickshire Housing Association, received over 47 per cent of the votes cast and was elected ahead of fellow candidates Katrina Henshaw, Hony Premlal, Paul Smith and Thomas Sutton.

Evie will officially become the vice president following the CIH’s annual general meeting in October 2025. Commenting on the news Evie said “Thank you to my fellow members for this opportunity to represent you as the next vice president of the Chartered Institute of Housing, I am truly honoured and humbled.

“With five excellent and deserving candidates this year, we should be proud that we have such talent and commitment within the membership. I am really looking forward to getting stuck in supporting Julie with her campaign and meeting as many members as I can over the next couple of years. Thank you for your trust and encouragement.”

John Hannigan, chair of CIH’s governing board said “As a dedicated and truly passionate housing professional, I am looking forward to welcoming Evie to our presidential team in October. My congratulations to her.

"We had five incredible candidates for this year’s election – Evie, Katrina, Thomas, Paul and Hony should be extremely proud of their campaign and their phenomenal commitment to the housing sector. I’d like to say a personal thank you to all of you for supporting CIH and our members.”

Gavin Smart, CIH chief executive added “We're delighted to announce Evie as the vice president elect of the Chartered Institute of Housing. I know she will bring huge energy and passion, and together, her and Julie Haydon will make an excellent presidential team.”