Private Family Office & Central Services

The platform behind the
Jenner portfolio

Blockworks provides in-house central services to a diverse portfolio of companies spanning education, care, property, hospitality and technology.

31 Portfolio companies
250+ People employed
£50m Development activity

What we are

Central services for a
substantial portfolio

Blockworks is the private family office and central services platform supporting the Jenner portfolio of businesses. We provide the professional infrastructure that enables portfolio companies to operate, grow and deliver with confidence.

Our team works across the portfolio — not as external consultants, but as an integrated part of the Jenner business. From planning strategy and property development to finance, payroll and governance, Blockworks provides the expertise and coordination that keeps the portfolio running at scale.

The Jenner brothers have built and operated businesses together over many years. Blockworks is the platform that brings professional central oversight to a diverse and growing portfolio.

The Jenner Portfolio

Breadth and depth across
multiple sectors

The portfolio spans specialist education, children's care, property development, holiday hospitality and technology — with new ventures in development.

Education
Magdalen Court School

Specialist education provision supporting children and young people with complex needs.

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Education
Cardrew Court School

Specialist education school providing tailored learning for students with additional needs.

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Education
Ivy Court School

A new specialist school currently in development, expanding the education provision in Exeter.

In development
Education
Penrose Court School

A new specialist school in development in Redruth, extending the portfolio's reach in Cornwall.

In development
Care
Central & Southern Homes

Children's assisted and supported living care, providing specialist residential accommodation.

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Hospitality
Hesdin Holidays

Premium holiday accommodation, representing the portfolio's investment in hospitality and property.

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Technology
PartnerAI

A technology venture exploring the application of artificial intelligence in business operations.

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Car Parking
Exeter City Car Parking Limited

A managed company within the Jenner portfolio, supported by Blockworks central services.

Central Services

In-house expertise
supporting the portfolio

Blockworks provides professional central services to Jenner portfolio companies — enabling consistency, compliance and operational excellence across the group.

Planning Applications & Strategy

Strategic planning guidance and application management across the portfolio, with 250+ successful applications delivered.

Property Development & Asset Improvement

Identifying, planning and delivering property improvements and developments across the portfolio's assets.

Building, Construction & Project Delivery

End-to-end project management for construction, conversion and refurbishment across the portfolio.

Payroll & People Administration

Centralised payroll processing and HR administration supporting the portfolio's 250+ employees.

Finance, Bookkeeping & Accounting

Financial management and reporting infrastructure serving the entire Jenner portfolio.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Management Information

Budget planning, financial forecasting and management reporting to support informed decision-making.

Governance & Strategic Support

Board-level management, governance frameworks and strategic guidance across portfolio companies.

Supplier & Operational Coordination

Procurement, contractor management and operational coordination across the portfolio's supply chain.

31
Portfolio companies
supported
250+
People employed
across the portfolio
£50m
Development activity
delivered to date
250+
Successful planning
applications achieved

Property & Planning

A proven track record in
property and development

While Blockworks provides broad central services, the team's property and planning credentials are a significant strength — built over many years of practical delivery.

250+ Planning applications
Listed Building Restoration

Sensitive restoration and conversion of listed and historic buildings, preserving character while creating functional modern spaces.

Supported Living & Specialist Accommodation

Purpose-designed residential settings for children and young people with complex care and educational needs.

Residential Conversion & New Build

Converting existing buildings and delivering new residential schemes to support the portfolio's growth.

Hospitality & Property Transformation

Transforming properties into high-quality hospitality and holiday destinations, including the Hesdin estate.

Planning Strategy & Navigation

Deep expertise in planning applications, local authority engagement and navigating complex planning landscapes.

Asset Improvement & Value Creation

Identifying and executing improvements across the portfolio's property assets to enhance value and utility.

Est. Over many years A family business built on partnership, ambition and quiet capability

The Jenner Portfolio

Family ownership,
professional standards

The Jenner portfolio has been built over many years through the brothers' shared vision, complementary skills and long-term approach to business. The portfolio has grown from property and construction roots into a diversified group spanning education, care, hospitality and technology.

Blockworks was established to provide the centralised professional services this scale of operation requires — ensuring portfolio companies are well-supported, well-governed and positioned for continued growth.

Discreet

Quiet confidence over public profile

Ambitious

Long-term thinking, steady growth

Professional

High standards across every company

Get in Touch

For enquiries regarding
the Jenner portfolio

Blockworks handles enquiries from investors, lenders, partners, authorities and suppliers on behalf of the Jenner portfolio.