The Greenwich Enterprise Board (GEB)
The loss of workspace within the Borough is a key issue facing SMEs. Employment sites have been lost to housing development and less and less affordable workspace is available for local businesses.
We believe that affordable workspace is the cornerstone of the economy, empowering local people and ensuring locally-led sustainable economic development.
Good quality, affordable workspace is crucial for continued economic development within the Borough and its re-provision needs to be at the forefront of any economic strategy.
GEB has 10 sites, over 100 tenants, with over 120,000 sq ft of office and light industrial space.
Our tenancies are in high demand with an average occupancy rate of 95% and a waiting list for both light industrial and office units.
A Social Enterprise Landlord
As a not-for-profit social enterprise, GEB has a different business model from normal commercial landlords. We offer our spaces on simple flexible terms:
- Affordable rents designed to reduce the financial burden on new businesses.
- No reference checks.
- No credit checks.
- No long-term commitments. After six months tenants may leave with one month’s notice, with no penalty or charge.
- GEB’s in-house maintenance team ensures the proper management of the estates and supports tenants.
- Small units that often qualify for 100% business rate relief.
Local Impact and Experience
In England, 5.4% of SMEs are led by people from ethnic minority backgrounds. In GEB’s tenant community this figure is 37.5%, significantly exceeding the proportion of ethnic minorities living in Greenwich.
GEB has experience developing new-build properties and restoring listed buildings within the Borough.
Our latest development, The Charlton Workstack, won both a RIBA London Award and a New London Architecture Award for Industrial and Logistics.
Our restoration of both the Eltham Orangery and the Royal Arsenal Gatehouse in Woolwich received notable praise from Historic England.
Industrial and Office Space Across Greenwich
GEB provides both office and industrial space in:
- Charlton SE7
- Eltham SE9
- Greenwich SE10
- Woolwich SE18
You can explore specific types of space below:
- Office space in Charlton SE7
- Office space in Eltham SE9
- Office space in Greenwich SE10
- Office space in Woolwich SE18
- Industrial Units in Charlton SE7
- Industrial Units in Greenwich SE10
Available Commercial Property in Greenwich
You can view all of our currently available commercial property in The Royal Borough of Greenwich, including offices and industrial units, on our vacancies page. Availability is subject to demand.
Frequently Asked Questions
1Do your industrial units in Greenwich have 24-hour access?
Many of our industrial units in Charlton SE7 and Greenwich SE10 provide 24-hour access. This varies depending on the site, so specific access arrangements should be confirmed for each property.
2How close are your office spaces to transport links in Greenwich?
Office spaces in Greenwich SE10 are located within easy access of DLR and mainline rail services, with connections into central London.
Our office spaces in Woolwich SE18 are adjacent to the Elizabeth Line Station with easy access to the DLR and mainline stations.
3Are business rates included in the rent?
In most cases, rent is quoted exclusive of business rates and service charges. Tenants should check the details of each property and refer to the local authority for current rateable values.
4What types of commercial property does GEB provide in Greenwich?
GEB provides a range of commercial property across Greenwich, including office space and light industrial units in Charlton SE7, Eltham SE9, Greenwich SE10 and Woolwich SE18.
5What are the tenancy terms for GEB properties?
GEB offers flexible tenancy arrangements. After an initial six-month period, tenants may leave with one month’s notice, with no penalty or additional charge.
6Do you carry out credit or reference checks?
GEB does not carry out credit or reference checks as part of its tenancy process.