Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Property Development & Investment Solutions
The Wilky Group is a privately-owned, multigenerational property company with a 70-year track record of delivering over 80 commercial, retail, and industrial projects. Our team collaborates with landowners and public sector bodies to achieve regeneration and place-making objectives, focusing on sustainable development. We specialise in unlocking the potential of strategic locations, such as Gatwick Green, to enhance local prosperity and create high-skill employment opportunities. Our expertise spans healthcare facilities, logistics hubs, and workspace developments, underpinned by a commitment to innovation and long-term value. With a history rooted in post-war property development, we have evolved to meet emerging trends while maintaining a focus on quality and sustainability.Our strategic approach involves securing sites and planning consents before introducing delivery partners and finance as projects progress. We operate from repurposed listed properties in Surrey and Hampshire, offering flexible office spaces and event facilities. Our portfolio includes landmark projects like the UK's largest primary healthcare centre and award-winning business parks. The Wilky Group's reputation for excellence is built on partnerships with public and private sector organisations, leveraging local knowledge and relationships to deliver successful outcomes.
Services
Property Development
Healthcare Facilities
Logistics Hubs
Workspace Solutions
Regeneration Projects
Details
- Year established: 1945
Highlights and features
- We have a 70-year track record of delivering over 80 successful commercial and industrial projects.
- Our team specialises in public-private partnerships to achieve complex regeneration objectives.
- We focus on sustainable developments like Gatwick Green, designed for future logistics needs.
- Our strategic approach secures sites and planning consents before project delivery phases.
- We operate from award-winning, repurposed listed properties with modern workspace facilities.
Services
Property Development
The Wilky Group delivers high-quality property developments across commercial, healthcare, and industrial sectors. Our projects focus on sustainable regeneration and strategic land use, creating long-term economic and social value. With expertise in public-private partnerships, we transform underutilised sites into thriving hubs for employment and community growth.
Healthcare Facilities
We specialise in developing large-scale healthcare facilities, including the UK's largest primary healthcare centre. These projects combine NHS and MoD requirements with modern infrastructure, providing integrated services for civilian and military populations while supporting regional health outcomes through advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities.
Logistics Hubs
Gatwick Green represents our vision for next-generation logistics infrastructure. Designed to meet future supply chain demands, this flagship development prioritises sustainability through net-zero emissions targets while creating modern warehousing solutions that support regional economic recovery and job creation across the South East.
Workspace Solutions
Our award-winning workspace portfolio offers flexible office environments in repurposed listed buildings across Surrey and Hampshire. These facilities combine historical character with modern amenities, including high-speed connectivity, ergonomic workstations, and event spaces to support businesses of all sizes.
Regeneration Projects
We revitalise underused land through strategic regeneration initiatives, such as transforming surplus water treatment sites into industrial estates. Our approach creates sustainable employment zones while addressing local economic needs, demonstrated through long-term projects that deliver over 200,000 sq ft of commercial space across multiple developments.
People
Malcolm Young
Chairman and Chief Executive
With over 50 years in commercial property, Malcolm leads our strategic direction. A RICS Fellow, he previously headed acquisitions for a major London property company and established UK Designer Outlet Centres. He chairs enterprise advisory groups and focuses on community revitalisation through quality development.
Sally Fish
Development Director
A Chartered Surveyor with 30+ years' experience, Sally oversees major projects including Gatwick Green. She previously managed 60m commercial portfolios and served as Property Director at PIH. Her expertise spans industrial and retail property development across southern England.
Laura Caudery
Director
Laura leads marketing and communications strategy, drawing on luxury brand experience from Burberry and Alfred Dunhill. She launched Fetcham Park wedding venue, which won UK Best Venue, and managed branding for Michelin-star Sorrel restaurant, which received AA Restaurant of the Year.
Sandra Young
Director
With a CIPR marketing background, Sandra directed our business centres division for 14 years. She founded a PR agency handling corporate clients and established local business forums. Her focus remains on heritage building design and furnishings that enhance commercial success.
Colin Moore
Non-Executive Director
A former journalist and football club marketing director, Colin specialises in strategic communications. He advised on over 20 corporate change situations and helped establish Eagle Radio. He continues to contribute to specific projects as a PR and marketing consultant.
Questions
What types of developments does The Wilky Group specialise in?
We focus on commercial, healthcare, and industrial property developments, including logistics hubs, workspace solutions, and regeneration projects across southern England.
How long has The Wilky Group been in business?
We have a 70-year track record since our founding in 1945, delivering over 80 major projects valued between £2m and £200m.
What is Gatwick Green?
Gatwick Green is our flagship logistics hub near Gatwick Airport, designed for future supply chain needs with sustainability features targeting net-zero emissions by 2050.
Do you develop healthcare facilities?
Yes, we created the UK's largest primary healthcare centre, combining NHS and MoD requirements in a facility serving 45,000 residents and 350,000 regional patients.
Where are your office spaces located?
We offer workspace solutions at Cams Hall (Fareham), Fetcham Park (Surrey), Parallel House (Guildford), and Westmead House (Farnborough) in listed heritage buildings.
