History
Hyelm
Hyelm was founded in 1926 by the late Arthur J.West who, realising the great need, decided to provide a personal service accommodation club for young people coming to London to work or to study.
It started life in Tufnell Park, North London, where several properties were occupied and moved to a Victorian property in Hampstead in the early 1950s after increasing repair costs and war damage made it necessary to consolidate.
Funded mainly by grants from the Greater London Council, the Hampstead property was demolished during the 1970s to make way for Arthur West House - a purpose-built development that now provides accommodation and facilities for up to 233 residents.
Ames House
In 1996, Hyelm entered into merger negotiations with The Ames House Trust, which offered housing with support for 25 young women in Hampstead. Ames House was established in the late 1890s.
After negotiations with the Charity Commissioners, a group structure was formed whereby the two organisations retained their separate legal identities and Hyelm became the sole corporate trustee of Ames House.
The Ames House property was sold during 2004. A long-term lease of a portion of Arthur West House, comprising 68 bed spaces, was subsequently purchased from Hyelm with the sale proceeds.
Further Development
Construction began on a new Hyelm project in the Old Street area of London in 2006. The scheme opened in 2008 and now provides accommodation, services and facilities for up to 125 key workers and young people.
Photo Archive
Click here to visit The Hyelm Group photo archive.