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Andrew Giblin
Andrew Giblin
Board Chair | Acquisition, Finance & Development Committee member

Andrew is Managing Director of Dorrington PLC, a privately owned residential and commercial property company that invests mainly in London. Andrew brings knowledge and expertise in the property sector, leading the Dorrington team, both internally and externally, with a dedicated focus on shaping and executing Dorrington's strategic vision while also ensuring day-to-day operational excellence. During his time with Dorrington, Andrew has worked across the Residential and Commercial businesses focusing on strategy, investment and development.

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Bruce Clitherow
Bruce Clitherow
Board member | Operations Committee member

A Chartered Surveyor for over 40 years and Westminster resident, Bruce has had a career specialising in property management in the private sector, with particular emphasis on charities. Recently the Director of Estates for the Children’s Society and property advisor to St John Ambulance, he was also on the Committee of Management of Dolphin Square Trust for 14 years up to the creation of the Foundation in 2005. He now holds a number of advisory positions in the charity world.

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Deirdra Armsby
Deirdra Armsby
Board member | Audit & Risk Committee member

Deirdra is Director of Place Shaping at Westminster City Council, providing strategic leadership on the form and function of the city for the future. Previously Deirdra was Director for Regeneration and Planning at the London Borough of Newham and involved in the Olympic planning and legacy, strategic transport and large scale mixed use projects including 1000s of new homes.

The Broadway

The site is located in the City of Westminster, within close proximity to St James and Victoria underground stations. It is a mixed use development, consisting of 268 apartments, of which 10 are intermediate rent homes that will be owned by Dolphin Living. The Dolphin homes will be one and two bedroom homes on the fourth and fifth floors of the 14-storey new building on the corner of Victoria Street and Dacre Street. Construction is underway with practical completion set for August 2022.

The intermediate rents will range from £320 p/w to £356 p/w.

Lanhill Road

Westminster
Market rent

A well located new build scheme comprising 16 high quality apartments for rent in Lanhill Road, Maida Hill. 12 of the units are specifically for the Westminster Home Ownership Accelerator Scheme. Located within easy access to local shops, bars and cafés, the building includes a large communal garden a lift and bicycle storage. Centrally located, the building is just a short walk from Westbourne Park, Maida Vale & Queen's Park stations, with Paddington station just a short bus ride away. There are also a number of local bus routes close by.

Dibdin House

Westminster

Set within an established 1930s building with a communal garden we offer a range of newly refurbished apartments located in Maida Vale, London. The building is within 8 minutes walking distance from Maida Vale Underground Station and is close to major bus routes, with easy access to local shops and the world famous Marble Arch and Oxford Street.

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Octavia Williams 2022
Octavia Williams
Asset Management & Governance Director

Octavia has worked in the housing sector for 17 years and has a wide range of experience across a variety of areas in the sector. Previously Octavia led the Member Engagement and Relations team at the National Housing Federation. Octavia is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Housing and an Associate of the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland.

Octavia is a Director of our Registered Provider.

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Olivia Harris 2022
Olivia Harris
Chief Executive

Olivia was appointed as Chief Executive in April 2017. Previously, Olivia was Finance Director at Dolphin Living, providing financial and commercial oversight on a wide range of property and related projects, including debt and fund raising. Olivia is a Chartered Accountant and has worked for more than 20 years in the property industry.

Olivia is a Director of our Registered Provider, a board member of Westminster Community Homes and is past Chair of the Westminster Property Association.

Havelock House & The Hermitage

Lewisham
Market rent

This large estate on the outskirts of Dulwich includes 18 flats in two 1930s blocks and a converted 1930s police station (Havelock House) along with five small houses (The Hermitage). Dolphin Living acquired this estate in 2016 along with two other properties from the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC).

Mount Close

Ealing
Market rent

A 1950s development of 40 flats arranged around extensive communal gardens; these were acquired by Dolphin Living in 2016 along with two other properties from the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC).