23 acres of land under the Westway held in trust and developed for community benefit.
The Trust owns and manages Westway Sports Centre and Portobello Green Fitness Club.
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| A CREATIVE HUB... CREATIVE WORKSPACE & CREATIVE RETAIL | |
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There is now a positive cross-fertilisation between the market, Arcade, Acklam Workspace and the growing creative community in the area. A variety of creative businesses have established themselves in Trust premises which are let at commercial rents but on flexible terms, almost all are focused on the creative industries. This reflects the fast-developing character of the Portobello area, where a tradition of originality and creativity has moved its focus from underground culture into an original and creative business culture focused particularly on fashion and design but incorporating publishing, music, media and creative services business such as PR, marketing and design agencies. SCROLL FOR MORE ON THE CREATIVE BUSINESSES IN OUR UNITS IN PORTOBELLO...CLICK ON ANY SMALL PICTURE ON THIS PAGE TO ENLARGE IT Portobello Business Centre, another tenant, is also on hand to provide local entrepreneurs and start-up businesses with advice and assistance. CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE PORTOBELLO BUSINESS CENTRE WEBSITE |
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| MAKING IT IN PORTOBELLO | |
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A by-product of this is also a diversity of employment opportunities in an area which was once simply empty rubble-strewn bays beneath the A40 Westway flyover. The demand for space in the local area has been particularly strong in the retail sector where small units like those at Portobello Green Arcade and within the market space itself, are in great demand. With few opportunities across London for small entrepreneurs to sell directly to the public and also to provide an outlet to show their products to the wholesale market, these units provide an excellent opportunity for the small entrepreneur. The Trust lets these units to tenants who create / design / source their own unique products rather than pure retailers. SCROLL DOWN TO SEE DETAILS OF SOME OF THE CREATIVE BUSINESSES IN THE PORTOBELLO GREEN ARCADE - including pictures of the shops, products and phone, email
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These concrete shell units in a unique creative hub only 1 minute from Portobello Road are suitable for use as artists studios, craft workspaces, small manufacturing units, or stylish design studios or offices. The building is 24 hour access and is occupied by a range of designers, artists and creative businesses. The recently refurbished purpose-built building comprises 26 functional and versatile concrete shell studios / workshop units over two floors. Current tenants include designers and media & creative companies - working in fashion, music, film & design; as well as artists, sculptors, product designers and publishers. A spacious loading bay with large goods lift is another advantage of this popular and practical base for the creative industries and those involved in small-scale production for the fashion business. |
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| WHAT KATIE DID - faux vintage lingerie, corsetry and hosiery | |
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WHAT KATIE DID |
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Divette |
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| VERDE - Bags, Accessories & Mercanzie | |
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Verde - Leather bags and unique accessories |
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| PREEN - Women's fashion | |
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Preen - women's fashion designed by Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi.
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| BABY CEYLON - Pretty Eccentric Emporium, Women's Fashion | |
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BABY CEYLON |
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| PHILMORE clague | |
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PHILMORE clague |
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| 2TUFF - Womanswear, Accessories & Gifts | |
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2TUFF - womenswear, accessories, design-led gifts |
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| ISIS - Chic, Unique Jewels | |
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LINDA ATKINSON - ISIS Chic, Unique Jewels |
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| SARAH BUNTING LONDON - Jewellery Design/Maker | |
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SARAH BUNTING LONDON |
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| ADAM - London Mod Collection | |
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| SASTI - Groovy Clothes for Kids | |
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SASTI |
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EUFORIA |
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Zarvis - Perfume and Cosmetics, Soaps and luxury bath products, Herbal tonics for mind and body, |
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Copyright © The Incorporated Trustees of Westway Development Trust.
All rights reserved. Westway Development Trust is a registered charity number 262167.
Chief Executive: Martyn Freeman. Chair: Jon Rayman. 1 Thorpe Close, London W10 5XL, UK T: 020 8962 5720 F: 020 8969 5936 email: info@westway.org |