The Westcombe Group

Westcombe Group is family-run business and top 25 UK property developer, known for restoring historic Grade I and Grade II buildings into vibrant hotels, commercial spaces and residences to boost the hospitality sector and create beautiful homes, whilst preserving Britain’s architectural heritage. Despite this success, the Group has not forgotten its humble beginnings – the Pankhania family relocated to the UK from Kenya in 1969, and in 1975 Vraj Pankhania founded Westcombe Group. Using a small loan, he bought the company’s first property on Westcombe Hill in London. Under the leadership of Chief Executive and Vraj’s son Kamal Pankhania today, Westcombe’s development of Acre Hotels has reinforced their position as a trusted partner for leading brands like Hilton, Accor and IHG, expanding the firm’s reach nationwide and enhancing local economies. Westcombe’s international business is growing too, with plans to diversify across Europe, in the Middle East and USA. At home, the Group’s support for communities extends via the Dholak Partnership, a social housing initiative established by the Pankhanias to provide affordable homes to frontline workers. The Pankhanias are committed to helping those in need across the world. The Group’s charitable arm, the Westcombe Foundation is overseen by Kamal, with his father Vraj serving as Chair, wife Shraddha Pankhania as Foundation Manager and brother Sunil Pankhania as Co-Chair. The Foundation funds disaster relief and vital infrastructure like schools and hospitals in countries including Kenya, India and Nepal. In the UK, the Foundation partners with charities such as Crisis and the Trussell Trust, and prestigious environmental initiatives like The Queen’s Green Canopy. Looking forward, Westcombe plans to create a community hub in the UK offering essential services through the Foundation, including a homeless shelter and foodbank. This vision reflects its commitment to sustainable development and meaningful philanthropy.