Our Story

When we opened our doors in 2003, Hackney was already an area we loved. More than 20 years later, much has changed, but the things that drew us here in the first place remain: a vibrant mix of people, parks and canals, day-life and nightlife, and an ever-changing mix of interesting buildings, all within easy reach of the rest of the city.

Over the years, Hackney has become our home, and we’ve changed and grown alongside it. In 2003, we joined the Broadway Market Traders and Residents Association, helping to re-establish the Saturday market on Broadway Market in 2004.

Since then, there have been plenty of milestones along the way. We’ve welcomed many Blakestanley babies, watched staff come and go — and, happily, come back again. We’ve sponsored four local schools for more than 20 years, opened our second office on Chatsworth Road in 2014, and introduced office bikes while reducing our company cars, which are now all electric.

But of everything that has changed and grown over the years, what we’ve enjoyed most is being part of people’s lives. Helping our clients and our staff through their own life journeys in Hackney is what makes this place feel like home.