The Whiteley Community Foundation
The Whiteley Community Foundation is a cross-body charitable trust made up of representatives from The Whiteley Project, Westminster City Council and local residents’ associations. We are looking to make a positive contribution to the local area by delivering and supporting local projects. We are pleased to share some of our recent and ongoing work with you here.
The Foundation is always interested in hearing about local charities and initiatives in the area which provide valuable support to the community. We aim to help these projects either financially, through advice or by way of volunteer work. Please do get in touch using the details below should you know of such an organisation or individual.
If you are a charity or business in the Bayswater and Lancaster Gate area, we can support your future plans to help the community.
ABOUT
THE WHITELEY
The redevelopment of the iconic Whiteley department store, originally built by William Whiteley in 1911, will breathe radical new life into this much loved architectural gem.
The project will provide new homes, the UK’s first Six Senses hotel, and choice restaurants and retailers.
Community is at the heart of our vision for the Whiteley, which is designed to benefit existing and future residents of Bayswater.
The foundation is a key aspect of contributing to our local community
By supporting the excellent local businesses, charities and talented individuals, we can ensure everyone can benefit.
You can read more about the Whiteley redevelopment
The Whiteley Jobs Fair
On Monday 9th June 2025, Concilio was proud to deliver The Whiteley Jobs Fair on behalf of The Whiteley London, C C Land and MARK Capital Management, in partnership with Westminster City Council.
Held nearby asThe Whiteley landmark development nears completion, the event embodiedTheWhiteley’s commitment to creating lasting value for the local community. It also marked another important step in the work of The Whiteley Community Foundation, supporting residents in accessing meaningful employment opportunities.
The fair was officially opened by Cllr Geoff Barraclough, Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development, who warmly welcomed attendees and commendedThe Whiteley’s growing contribution to Westminster’s economic and social fabric.
More than 270 local residents attended, meeting with eight exciting businesses opening atThe Whiteley this summer and beyond, and exploring over 150 job opportunities spanning hospitality, wellness, retail and more.
The event was delivered in close collaboration with Westminster City Council’s Employment Services, who also ran a dedicated Skills Zone offering personalised careers and CV advice.
The companies attending included:
- Third Space
- Six Senses
- Nela Restaurant
- 3812 Gallery
- Guillam Coffee House
- Adventures in Furniture
- Yuum
- Concilio
Positive outcomes are already being seen, with several businesses progressing candidates through interviews and into roles:
- Everyman interviewed 30 attendees after the event eventually hiring 4 individuals
- Nela Restaurant conducted speed interviews at the fair, they have offered 4 positions to local residents
- Guillam and Adventures in Furniture have conducted over 20 interviews
- Yuum engaged with more than 40 attendees, with many progressing to the next stage
- Third Space and Six Senses will open later this year, they spoke to more than 100 attendees collecting CVs and contact information
- Concilio interviewed six candidates for two placement opportunities with each role being filled
Watch highlights from The Whiteley Jobs Fair, captured by So-Motive
The Committee
The committee is made up of the developers, councillors and representatives from local community societies. The committee review every application when it comes in to determine the best applications to support.
Justin Black
Head of UK Development at CC Land
Maggie Carman
Bayswater Ward Councillor
Laila Cunningham
Lancaster Gate Ward Councillor
Ryan Jude
Lancaster Gate Ward Councillor
Billy Kennedy
Chair of the Queensway Residents Association
James Moody
MD, Europe at MARK
Max Sullivan
Bayswater Ward Councillor
James Small-Edwards
Bayswater Ward Councillor
Ellie Ormsby
Lancaster Gate Ward Councillor
John Zamit
Chair of the South East Bayswater Residents Association
Justin Black
Head of UK Development at CC Land
Maggie Carman
Bayswater Ward Councillor
Laila Cunningham
Lancaster Gate Ward Councillor
Ryan Jude
Lancaster Gate Ward Councillor
Billy Kennedy
Chair of the Queensway Residents Association
James Moody
MD, Europe at MARK
Max Sullivan
Bayswater Ward Councillor
James Small-Edwards
Bayswater Ward Councillor
Ellie Ormsby
Lancaster Gate Ward Councillor
John Zamit
Chair of the South East Bayswater Residents Association
The Committee
The committee is made up of the developers, councillors and representatives from local community societies. The committee review every application when it comes in to determine the best applications to support.
Justin is the Head of UK Development at CC Land, one of the partners in the Whiteley redevelopment. Justin is the Chair of the Whiteley Community Foundation and overseas all applications that are submitted to the committee.
Justin Black
Head of UK Development at CC Land
Cllr Carman has been the councillor for Bayswater since 2018 and currently serves as the Deputy Cabinet Member for Housing Services. Since joining the council, some of her campaigns have included safer neighbourhoods, the Royal Oak Coach station and the licensing of bars and nightclubs.
Maggie Carman
Bayswater Ward Councillor
Cllr Cunningham was first elected in 2022 for Lancaster Gate following a legal career with the Crown Prosecution Service. One of her core campaigns since joining the council has been tackling crime in the area.
Laila Cunningham
Lancaster Gate Ward Councillor
Cllr Jude was first elected in 2022 for Lancaster Gate and serves as the Deputy Cabinet Member for Climate Action and Biodiversity. Cllr Jude takes a strong interest in improving sustainability across Westminster to address the climate crisis.
Ryan Jude
Lancaster Gate Ward Councillor
Billy is a long term resident of Queensway and serves as Chair of the Queensway Residents Association. He has been an active participant in the Whiteley redevelopment project regularly liaising with the project team to communicate the comments, questions and asks of the local community.
Billy Kennedy
Chair of the Queensway Residents Association
James is the Managing Director, Europe at MARK. MARK is an experienced real estate management organisation and one of the co-developers on the project. Alongside The Whiteley, MARK are regenerating Queensway Parade to create a markedly improved experience throughout the area.
James Moody
MD, Europe at MARK
First elected in 2022 for Bayswater, Cllr Sullivan serves as the Deputy Cabinet Member - City Management and Air Quality and Cycling Champion. He has pushed for Westminster Council to move towards electric cargo bikes in place of diesel vans for cargo, an important measure in promoting better air quality across the city.
Max Sullivan
Bayswater Ward Councillor
Cllr Small-Edwards was first elected in 2022 for Bayswater and serves as the Deputy Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development.
James Small-Edwards
Bayswater Ward Councillor
Cllr Ormsby was first elected in 2022 for Lancaster Gate and serves as the City Council’s Deputy Cabinet Member - Procurement and Finance and Armed Forces Champion. In her time as a councillor, she brought forward proposals for the council’s Diverse Council declaration.
Ellie Ormsby
Lancaster Gate Ward Councillor
John is the Chair of the South East Bayswater Residents Association, who works to represent the views of residents in the area, offering a collective view on areas of concern for residents. John has been actively involved in the Whiteley project since its inception and continues to represent residents on the Foundation and the CLG.