Toynbee Hall

Reference number: 618936

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Authorised by the FCA

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

Identity

Check their details

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
00020080
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
21 July 1884 (142 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (SIC 68209)
  • Other social work activities without accommodation not elsewhere classified (SIC 88990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Samuel Joseph Thomas Director Sep 1985 21 Apr 2020
Thomas Pierre Nowacki Director Apr 1972 13 Dec 2023
Yu-Shan Chiu Director Apr 1996 13 Dec 2023
Alice Caroline Gac Director Jul 1965 13 Dec 2023
Claire Anne Collins Director Nov 1961 11 Jun 2024
Adedamola Adedayo Olaleye Director Jul 1986 11 Jun 2024
Liam Jonathan Patrick Keogh Director May 1987 11 Jun 2024
Kubrat Oladunni Ayandipo Director Feb 1971 10 Mar 2026
Nicholas Philip Edward Bowman-Scargill Director Feb 1987 10 Mar 2026
Luis Hui Director Aug 1982 10 Mar 2026
Camile Claros De Oliveira Director Sep 1996 10 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.)

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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Toynbee Hall FCA authorised?
Yes, Toynbee Hall (FRN 618936) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Toynbee Hall?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Toynbee Hall handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Toynbee Hall to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Toynbee Hall a scam or clone?
Toynbee Hall 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 Toynbee Hall's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Toynbee Hall's FRN is 618936. You can verify it on the FCA register.