The Knightsbridge Business Group has been in existence since 1975 and is Chaired by Chris Barrass.
Our objectives are to promote the commercial character of Knightsbridge for the benefit of our members and to foster neighbourly relationships by working closely with other residential and commercial groups in the area.
We purposely keep our membership count low to ensure we are known to each other personally and this makes for lively discussions on local, political and topical issues ranging from policing, traffic flow, noise and air pollution. A guest speaker is occasionally invited to attend. We are not a charity but aim to help with local events and worthwhile causes.
The Kensington & Chelsea Foundation, of which we are Patrons, exists to connect businesses in the Royal borough with their local community through engaging and partnering with local charities, drawing support from local individuals, groups of residents, businesses and schools for high impact charitable work.
Charitable recipients and beneficiaries have been;
- The Jubilee Sailing Trust
- The Cystic Fibrosis Trust
- The Intermission Youth Theatre
- The Lullaby Trust
- The Grenfell Tower Disaster Fund
- Honeypot Children's Charity
- The Household Cavalry Foundation
- The Chelsea Community Hospital Schools
- The West London Action for Children
- The Kensington and Chelsea Foundation
The Knightsbridge Business Group supports The Knightsbridge Neighourhood Forum (KNF) which was set up in collaboration with the Knightsbridge Association with the express purpose of promoting the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of the Knightsbridge Neighbourhood Area through the creation of the Knightsbridge Neighbourhood Plan. We support the objectives of the KNF which are very much in line with the values of the Knightsbridge Business Group.
Recognising the pressing need for additional investment and enhanced security, members of the Knightsbridge Business Group took the initiative to begin establishing the Business Improvement District. The creation of the BID and its continued efforts have received strong backing from the Knightsbridge Business Group, reflecting a shared commitment to the area’s prosperity. As a statutory body, the BID collaborates with a wide range of local stakeholders, including local authorities, to make Knightsbridge a better place for businesses, residents, and visitors. A dedicated security street team is now available, actively supporting the community and fostering a safer environment for everyone in Knightsbridge. Most notably, the BID is leading a transformative, once-in-a-generation plan to elevate the area. This includes the development of a grand place strategy aimed at enhancing the public realm, which will result in a better experience for both pedestrians and vehicles. These initiatives are designed to ensure that Knightsbridge continues to thrive and remains welcoming, secure, and vibrant.