The Friendly Trust

Reference number: 719615

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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
03608297
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
31 July 1998 (28 years old)
Registered office
Canton House 435-451 Cowbridge, Road East Canton, Cardiff, CF5 1JH
Nature of business
  • Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabled (SIC 88100)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Philip Joseph Boshier Director Apr 1983 20 Feb 2017
Owain Phillips Director Apr 1987 12 Jan 2021
Jaime Falarczyk Director Dec 1976 14 Jan 2025
Fiona Mary Hughes Director Dec 1981 14 Jan 2025
Rupert Philip Cecil Boston Director Jan 1980 14 Jan 2025
Clio Galatea Khan Director Oct 1983 13 Mar 2025
Lawrence Adegoriola Gomez Director Feb 1994 10 Jul 2025
Ian Vernon Murdoch Cater Director Mar 1965 11 Sep 2025
Darren Joyce Secretary Not published 14 Aug 2023

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

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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is The Friendly Trust FCA authorised?
Yes, The Friendly Trust (FRN 719615) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with The Friendly Trust?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how The Friendly Trust handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about The Friendly Trust to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is The Friendly Trust a scam or clone?
The Friendly Trust 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 Friendly Trust's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
The Friendly Trust's FRN is 719615. You can verify it on the FCA register.