It is with great sadness that Coastline Housing has received news of the death of Group Chair Mark Duddridge.
Mark joined Coastline in 2021 and brought with him a wealth of expertise gained through his roles with many well known local and national companies. His work with charitable organisations reflected his passion for supporting people in communities by ensuring there are opportunities for change.
At Coastline, this was shown in his dedication to helping create our Coastline Plan, shaping the ways we will work to end the housing crisis in Cornwall.
Allister Young, Chief Executive of Coastline Housing, paid tribute to Mark. He said: “This is such sad news and we have barely begun to take it in. We are all deeply upset and extend our heartfelt condolences to Mark’s family and friends. What made him so brilliant in his job was his commitment to trying to make sure communities in Cornwall have a bright, prosperous future and that everyone has a decent, secure home to live in. He regarded it as a personal crusade and that drive and passion to bring people together typified his approach.
“He had boundless energy and was always pushing us forward to do things better. But it was never in an adversarial way. His unassuming approach and personal modesty meant that people wanted to do their best for him, and that’s what made him such an exemplary leader. Above all he was a profoundly warm, personable and selfless character. He is a great loss to Cornwall and Scilly, and all those who knew him.”
Everyone at Coastline extends their deepest condolences to Mark’s family.