The Civil Service Benevolent Fund

Reference number: 624489

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
07286399
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
16 June 2010 (16 years old)
Registered office
5 Anne Boleyns Walk, Cheam, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 8DY
Nature of business
  • Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 82990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Sonia Clare Phippard Director Jan 1960 6 Dec 2021
Michael Jonathan Smith Director May 1971 8 Jul 2022
Luke John Treadwell Director Jun 1992 31 Mar 2023
Angela Jane Macdonald Director May 1970 12 Jul 2024
Alban Stowe Director Oct 1988 28 Feb 2025
Amrita Brember Director Jun 1983 25 Jul 2025
Catherine Luise Blair (Dr) Director Aug 1983 28 Nov 2025
Anne Spinali Director May 1980 28 Nov 2025
Malini Nebhrajani Director Jan 1969 15 May 2026
Oak Watson Director Dec 1997 8 Jul 2026
Hannah Riley Director Nov 2000 8 Jul 2026
Anna Louise Hughes Secretary Not published 5 Mar 2026

The firm, by virtue of its constitution or any enactment, must be:(i) required (after payment of outgoings) to apply the whole of its income and any capital it expends for charitable or public purposes, and (ii) prohibited from directly or indirectly distributing amongst its members any part of its assets (otherwise than for charitable or public purposes); And the firm must not have any associate (other than a not-for profit debt advice body) which carries on debt adjusting or debt counselling or providing credit information services.)

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
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  • Debt Adjusting
  • Debt-counselling
  • Providing Credit Information Services

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds one earlier registered name for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • The Charity for Civil Servants

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is The Civil Service Benevolent Fund FCA authorised?
Yes, The Civil Service Benevolent Fund (FRN 624489) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with The Civil Service Benevolent Fund?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how The Civil Service Benevolent Fund handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about The Civil Service Benevolent Fund to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is The Civil Service Benevolent Fund a scam or clone?
The Civil Service Benevolent Fund is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is The Civil Service Benevolent Fund's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
The Civil Service Benevolent Fund's FRN is 624489. You can verify it on the FCA register.