When Lord Westbury started Hart, a risk management and private security company in 1999, he believed that the company would go on to become the nucleus of a larger group. His vision was to create a stable of independent companies that complemented each other in their offerings, had a global presence, were adaptable and able to deliver in some of the most challenging environments.
Today the Chelsea Group consists of 12 dynamic companies with offices around the world, from London to Dubai and Sydney. Our CEOs and management teams have a wealth of experience behind them and are an impressive driving force. Our services are extensive, enabling us to offer our clients integrated solutions, and we remain dedicated to first-class delivery. At the heart of the group is the belief that every challenge can be overcome, no matter the environment.
The group is always looking to the future, and continues to grow year on year.
Lord Westbury creates Hart, a private security and risk management company that operates across land, sea and air, combining military experience with commercial expertise. Their first contract is the challenging task of a Fisheries Management and Protection Programme on the Horn of Africa for Puntland.
The Chelsea Group acquires CTG Global, a human resources and managed-services company that provides unique support to the humanitarian and development community. With operating experience in 30 countries, CTG has deployed over 30,000 experts across Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
The Chelsea Group acquires majority holding in Longport Aviation Security. Longport has 3,500 employees operating in 16 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Enigma Alliance is formed as the strategic consultancy arm of the group, offering international engagement strategies and analyses for NGOs, governments and business entities.
Building begins on Chelsea Village Hotel, the group’s secure accommodation in Mogadishu. The project is built and managed by COG, using NapCap accommodation containers, while Hart Nationwide provides the security.
In line with the growing portfolio of companies (at this stage, six in total), the Hart Group is renamed the Chelsea Group (RW Chelsea Group Holdings Ltd).
Leadership Trust, a company that Lord Westbury worked for earlier on in his career, becomes part of the Chelsea Group and celebrates its 40th birthday. The Leadership Trust offers high-impact leadership training.
Security Exchange, a specialist insurance-related risk management company providing travel risk management, a Kidnap and Ransom capability and product integrity, joins the Chelsea Group.
The group expands into the energy sector with the launch of its affiliate, Chelsea Énergie.
After three years of operations, Chelsea Group Mozambique joins the group, offering security solutions and risk management across the region.
CTG wins the Oslo Business For Peace Award, acknowledging their efforts for empowering women in conflict settings.
Chelsea Énergie, an Independent Power Producer (IPP) and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) company, renovates a 40MW HFO plant in Madagascar, and commences work on hybridisation with the installation of 68MW solar and 40MWh of BESS.
Chelsea Water is launched. Chelsea Water designs, implements, and maintains high-performing, sustainable and cost-effective products, serving customers across Africa and the Middle East.
Crisis Response Centre CTG+ is launched in Cape Town, South Africa, to support CTG’s Duty of Care.
Chelsea Parkfields, a historic estate in Herefordshire’s countryside, is added to the group. The versatile space supports Leadership Trust as a training and development centre, and hosts corporate events and special occasions.
Security Exchange rebrands as se24.
Crisis Response Centre CTG+ is expanded to form Assist360, a medical assistance and travel risk management provider offering 24/7 support in conflict-affected and high-risk regions.
