05-01-2025 13:15 via theguardian.com

Stephen Duckworth obituary

My father, Stephen Duckworth, who has died aged 85, dedicated much of his life to supporting the provision of social housing, economic justice and local community causes in North Kensington, London. He was a quiet, gentle man, described as “secretly brilliant” and a respected leader by colleagues and friends.Stephen was best known for his time as finance director of the National Housing Federation, from 1982 to 2002, playing a crucial role in guiding the introduction of private finan
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