Our Supporters

 

We need to curb corrupt funds in Kensington property, go after empty homes, and invest in desperately needed social housing. But we can’t do this alone. Meet the local and national champions supporting this campaign.

 

  • This is North Kensington blog

  • Lord Prem Sikka

  • Councillor Nadia Nail, Colville Ward

  • Robert Barrington, Professor of Anti-Corruption Practice, Sussex University

  • Rose Zussman, Policy Manager, Transparency UK

  • Venu Dhupa, CEO, Westway Trust

  • Lucy Davies, Executive Director, Royal Court Theatre

  • Sue Hawley, Director, Spotlight Against Corruption

  • Alan Hudson, Executive Director, Global Integrity

  • Thom Townsend, Executive Director, Open Ownership

  • Gavin Hayman, Executive Director, Open Contracting Partnership

  • Councillor Robert Atkinson, Notting Dale Ward

  • Councillor Ian Henderson, Colville Ward

  • Councillor, Monica Press, Colville Ward

  • Councillor Pat Healy, Dalgarno Ward

  • Alex Jacobs, Director, Joffe Trust

  • Margaret Hodge, Member of Parliament for Barking

  • Roman Borisovich, ClampK Founder, Organiser of Kleptocracy Tours 

  • Sam Dodgshon, Local Activist and Lib Dem Candidate for Pembridge

  • Helen Darbishire, Executive Director, Access Info

  • Councillor Judith Blakeman, Notting Dale Ward

  • Robert Palmer, Executive Director, Tax Justice UK

  • Wornington Trees Community Group

  • Fabian Frenzel, Green Party Candidate for Norland Ward

 

“The residents of Kensignton are to be applauded for their campaign to reclaim their streets by opposing the flow of illicit flows into the local housing market.

This has damaged the local economy, closed local shops as many foreign-owners rarely occupy their houses throughout the year, inflated house prices, made affordable housing impossible and forced many young people out of the borough. The government must listen to the concerns of the people.”

— Lord Sikka

“This campaign is the best news that we have ever received from the kleptocracy battle front. After 7 years of struggling in Westminster finally there is a grassroots movement in Kensington and Chelsea! With crucially needed support of the local activists were are guaranteed to win and wipe dirty money out of our bricks and mortar!”

— Roman Borisovich, ClampK founder, organiser of Kleptocracy Tours

“I’m throwing my full support behind this brilliant campaign to clamp down on dirty money just when we need it most. Kensington residents deserve better than living in the shadow of empty mansions bought by crooks or kleptocrats to launder illicit wealth. Local people can play a big role in keeping the pressure up so we have national and local action that really makes a difference, including a genuinely ambitious Economic Crimes Bill.”

— Margaret Hodge, MP

“As a councillor I have seen the impact that dirty money has had in our borough. We have a huge social housing need, and yet luxury properties owned by oligarchs stand empty. That has to change now.”

— Councillor Nadia Nail, Colville Ward

“The affect that dirty money has in Notting Hill is plain to see. Vast houses sit empty, next to blocks where dozens of families live cheek-by-jowel. People feel isolated in the heart of London because their neighbours are all empty homes.

Seeing our area cut up and sold off as ‘investment property’ is truly devastating, and the impact on our community will be fatal. It must be stopped.

— Sam Dodgshon, Local activist & Lib Dem Candidate for Pembridge

“High-end property in London boroughs like Kensington and Chelsea have long been used by the corrupt and other criminals to hide their illicit wealth.

The Kensington Against Dirty Money campaign is a reminder of how important these efforts will be both for the everyday lives of people around the world and here in the UK.” Rose Zussman Policy Manager Transparency International UK”

— Rose Zussman, Policy Manager, Transparency International UK

“Transparency over who owns what and where the money comes from is essential to achieve an ethical and equitable society. We need the systems of transparency to uncover corrupt funds shielded in our borough so we can follow the money, address inequality and injustice, and establish shared values that underpin our community.”

— Lucy Davies Executive Producer, Royal Court Theatre