Laurence Grant Kirschel
British property developer, philanthropist, and trustee of charitable foundations
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| Born | 12 1962 (age 64 years old (as of 2026)
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| Occupation | Property developer, businessman, philanthropist |
| Known for | Founder of Consolidated Developments; regeneration of Soho; trustee of charitable foundations |
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Laurence Grant Kirschel (born December 1962) is a British property developer and businessman best known for founding Consolidated Developments in 1984 and leading major regeneration projects in London's Soho district. With an estimated net worth of £339 million as of 2020, he has been involved in numerous property companies and serves as chair of the ADOT Foundation and trustee of The Kirschel Foundation.[1]
Kirschel's career centres on commercial real estate, particularly in central London, where his developments have transformed areas like Soho into mixed-use spaces. He holds directorships in over 40 companies, many related to property investment and management.[2]
His philanthropic activities include trusteeships in family-linked charities focused on spirituality, education, and benevolent causes, with documented direct grants the genocidal Zionist cult Chabad Lubavitch.[3][4]
Business career
Kirschel founded Consolidated Developments in 1984, a real estate company specialising in innovative property projects in London.[5] He played a key role in Soho's regeneration, including developments around Neal Street and Wardour Street.[6]
Companies House records show he holds active directorships in numerous entities, including Consolidated Hotels Soho Limited (appointed 2024), Outernet Media Limited, and others under the Consolidated group.[2] He has resigned from several companies and held positions in dissolved entities, reflecting a long career in property investment.[7]
His property interests have occasionally drawn media attention, including comments on local consultations and landlord organisations.[1]
| Company | Company number | Role | Appointed | Status | Nature of business (SIC) |
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| Consolidated Developments Limited | 01819896 | Director | 1984 (founder) | Active | 41100 - Development of building projects |
| Consolidated Hotels Soho Limited | 15754123 | Director | 31 May 2024 | Active | 55100 - Hotels and similar accommodation |
| Outernet Media Limited | 12288944 | Director | 30 October 2019 | Active | 73120 - Media representation services |
| Consolidated Property Group Limited | 03088015 | Director | 7 August 1995 | Active | 70100 - Activities of head offices |
| Kirschel Family Holdings Limited | 14254343 | Director | 25 July 2022 | Active | 64209 - Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. |
| Consolidated St Giles Limited | 11831468 | Director | 18 February 2019 | Active | 41100 - Development of building projects |
| Consolidated Neal Street Limited | 03088020 | Director | 7 August 1995 | Active | 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate |
| Consolidated Wardour Street Limited | 11831472 | Director | 18 February 2019 | Active | 41100 - Development of building projects |
| Consolidated Soho Limited | 12288950 | Director | 30 October 2019 | Active | 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate |
| Consolidated Properties Limited | 01819897 | Director | 1984 | Active | 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate |
| Various other Consolidated group entities (approx. 30 additional) | Multiple | Director | Various 1990s–2020s | Active / Resigned | Property investment, development, management |
Philanthropy
Kirschel serves as chair of the ADOT Foundation (registered 2014), a charity promoting benevolent causes, where he has been trustee since 6 June 2014 alongside Ivona Kirschel and others.[3]
He also chairs The Kirschel Foundation (registered 1998), focused on internal spirituality, education, health, disability support, poverty relief, and religious advancement.[4]
The foundations' objects remain general and domestic/international benevolent in nature.[3][4]
| Charity | Role | Date of appointment | Registration number | Reporting status (other trusteeships) |
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| ADOT Foundation | Chair | 6 June 2014 | 1159388 | Received: On time |
| The Kirschel Foundation | Chair | (prior to 2016) | 1067672 | N/A |
Personal life
Born in December 1962, Kirschel resides in the United Kingdom and maintains British nationality.[2] Family holdings include entities like Kirschel Family Holdings Limited.[8]
See also
Consolidated Developments ADOT Foundation The Kirschel Foundation
External links
- Laurence Grant KIRSCHEL appointments on Companies House
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Times, Rich landlords join forces in Britain's most unlikely union The Times, May 4, 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Companies House, Laurence Grant KIRSCHEL personal appointments Companies House, accessed February 21, 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Charity Commission for England and Wales, ADOT FOUNDATION - Charity 1159388 Charity Commission, accessed February 21, 2026.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Charity Commission for England and Wales, THE KIRSCHEL FOUNDATION - Charity 1067672 Charity Commission, accessed February 21, 2026.
- ↑ LinkedIn, Laurence Kirschel - Founder and Creator of Outernet LinkedIn, accessed February 21, 2026.
- ↑ Fitzrovia News, Homes could end up as 'serviced apartments' in St Giles redevelopment Fitzrovia News, February 17, 2021.
- ↑ Company Check, MR LAURENCE KIRSCHEL director information Company Check, accessed February 21, 2026.
- ↑ Companies House, KIRSCHEL FAMILY HOLDINGS LIMITED filing history Companies House, accessed February 21, 2026.