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PROJECTS & OTHER COMPANIES

The Osney Arms Guest House Ltd

The Osney Arms is a delightful B&B situated in the magnificent city of Oxford.  Only a few minutes walk from the city centre, it is perfect for a relaxing break or a base for exploring the beautiful city of dreaming spires.  

This property was obtained on a lease option when it was a run down pub. I was able to create a win - win situation between myself and the owner.  Working with a select team of investors we were able to finance a quarter of a million pound refurb to turn that pub into a beautiful 10 bedroom B&B.  And I am now able to help others manage their dream B&Bs/serviced accommodation as well (see more on training HERE)

Learn more at ​www.theosneyarms.co.uk

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Sophia Holidays

Two wonderful holiday destinations inspired by my journey and a dream in the Kalahari dessert over 20 years ago.  

Chalet Sophia in La Clusaz, France was purchased 2 years after my African journey and shortly after I was able to bring the first group of disabled children on the adventure of a lifetime with my charity SADA.  This is the property that began my property journey and helped make my dreams come true and is making a difference in the lives of disabled children.

I've also got a holiday cottage a bit closer to home in Port Isaac, Cornwall.  Jacobs Cottage is in a scenic fishing village on the Cornish Coast.  It's a home away from home for myself and my boys along with a providing a great rental income.
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Learn more at www.sophiaholidays.com

Gillie's Alternative Investments

Gillie has several investments around the globe with a focus on  sustainability and growth.

Canada:
One of Gillie's dreams is to extend her charity work internationally.  So she has started by purchasing 14 acres in Canada.  A beautiful forest location where she hopes to build a base in the form of a ranch.

Greece:
Gillie is currently building a villa in Samos Greece.  This will be part of her personal portfolio and holiday investments.

Nicaragua:
For several years Gillie  wanted to invest in an alternative investment and if it could sort her carbon footprint out, all the better.  After looking for 5 years she found a Sustainable Bamboo company set up by Troy Wiseman, who also believes in having a purpose and supports orphanages around the world.

She has half a hectare that will soon be producing crops after maturing for the last few years.

Creating Homes Limited

Housing vulnerable people (including ex-offenders) whilst providing lenders a financial return.

The Challenge

  • Vulnerable people struggle with homelessness and account for half of the people attending many accommodation and day centres for the homeless.

  • The draw back to ‘3 square meals and a roof over their heads’ is high and for many ex-offenders the ticket back is re-offending

  • Loads of smaller ‘rehab charities don’t have the financial capacity or inclination to buy and manage property

  • Without a fixed abode it becomes very hard to get a job

  • Most landlords and employers don’t want to engage with the vulnerable.

The Solution

  • We raise funding from private lenders and banks at 0 to 6% interest, with capital returned in 5 – 10 years

  • We spend our money on property suitable for a variety of vulnerable people on a rental basis.

  • We charge the council and / or our tenants for their rent.  With this money we repay our lenders & cover our operating costs.


Track Record

  • We have operated for more than 20 years

  • Property portfolio valued at £5.5m in 3 countries

  • Currently housing ex-offenders, homeless and others. 

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