Shaftesbury is a Real Estate Investment Trust which invests exclusively in the liveliest parts of London's West End. Focused on food, beverage, retail and leisure, our portfolio is clustered mainly in Carnaby, Seven Dials and Chinatown, but also includes substantial ownerships in East and West Covent Garden, Soho and Fitzrovia. Extending to 16 acres, the portfolio comprises 611 restaurants, cafés, pubs and shops, extending to 1.1 million sq. ft., 0.4 million sq. ft. of offices and 624 apartments. All our properties are close to the main West End Underground stations, and within ten minutes' walk of the two West End transport hubs for the Elizabeth Line, at Tottenham Court Road and Bond Street. In addition, we have a 50% interest in the Longmartin joint venture, which has a long leasehold interest, extending to 1.9 acres, in St Martin's Courtyard in Covent Garden.

History

Shaftesbury was founded in 1986 as a private company by the Levy family, with an initial injection of £10 million. The family had a long history in UK real estate, having founded the London-based estate agency DE & J Levy, and co-founded the major post-war development company The Stock Conversion and Investment Trust, in the 1940s.The company's first property acquisition was a group of 26 buildings in London's Chinatown.The company secured a listing on the main market of the London Stock Exchange in October 1987 when it was valued at £26 million. In its early years, the company had a UK-wide investment strategy but, following the UK real estate recession of 1990 to 1993, it focussed its investment activity solely in London's West End.

Mission

Shaftesbury's mission is to create extraordinary places that bring together vibrant communities and diverse experiences, to inspire moments of delight tailored to each individual's needs.

Vision

Shaftesbury’s USP is our long term commitment towards managing and developing our assets to be the foremost destination for our communities and customers.

Key Team

Mr. Simon John Quayle B.Sc., BSc, MRICS (Property Director & Exec. Director)

Ms. Karen Baines (Marketing & Communications Director)

Lorna Hyde (Head of HR)

Ms. Shelley Webb (Head of Group Residential & Kingly Court)

Ms. Samantha Bain-Mollison B.A., M.Sc., MRICS (Head of Retail)

Ms. Lydia Clarkson (Head of Public Realm & Policy)

Mr. Matt Smith (Head of Sustainability)

Recognition and Awards

Shaftesbury is the recipient of multiple awards, including the Queen's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development, the Sunday Times Special Recognition Award, and the Civic Trust Award.