Our Team

Preston is the Founder and visionary behind Really Local Group™.

In 2005 he moved to London and became acutely aware that the majority of developers who claimed they to be 'regenerators', were actually developing sites with a 'top down' approach, with little real consultation with the locals as to what they really wanted for the area, and with very little ‘social conscience’. This was leading to identikit high streets and a clear neglect of localism.

New to the London property market, Preston wanted to break this mould, to deliver true regeneration and to shake up cultural development by launching venues that would truly have the local community’s best interests at its core.

Chris joined the team in early 2018 to guide the organisation as it expands in preparation for the opening of our new sites. He is responsible for pushing forward the planning, design and implementation of all our pipeline projects. He comes from a theatre production and finance background having general managed shows on the West End and internationally.

Alex joined the team in April 2019 to lead on property matters across the growing estate and execute Really Local Group™'s acquisition strategy. Coming from a corporate real estate background, he is experienced working across the leisure and hospitality sectors in an investment and development capacity.

Isra is responsible for the events and cinema programming and its marketing. She has previously run her own multifunctional community space and has a background in venue hires, events, community programming and cinema marketing. She also runs the film collective T A P E and has written for and about cinema for various outlets.