Unity Trust Bank Plc

Reference number: 204570

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Scammers have impersonated this firm. The FCA has published 1 warning naming the fake phone numbers, emails and websites they used. See the warnings →

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
01713124
Company status
Active
Company type
Public limited company
Incorporated
7 April 1983 (43 years old)
Registered office
Four, Brindleyplace, Birmingham, B1 2JB, England
Nature of business
  • Banks (SIC 64191)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Susan Sternglass Noble Director Jun 1961 3 Nov 2017
Alexander Owen Ryan Director May 1979 20 Nov 2020
Christine Anne Coe Director Apr 1954 3 Mar 2023
Colin Dundas Fyfe Director Mar 1967 29 Jan 2024
John Leonard Eatwell (Lord) Director Feb 1945 28 Nov 2024
Paul Novak Director May 1972 5 Mar 2025
Penny Linda Hogan Director Mar 1978 26 Mar 2025
Christopher Sparks (Dr) Director Jul 1962 1 Sep 2025
Keith Victor Smithson Director Mar 1962 12 Jan 2026
Pamela Elizabeth Rowland Director Dec 1961 22 May 2026
Gray Tavener Secretary Not published 1 Dec 2025

Warning

Scammers have impersonated this firm

Fraudsters have used this firm's name or details with their own contact information to appear genuine. Check whatever you were given below, and against the firm's real details above.

Fake phone numbers (1)
  • 0345 140 1500
Fake email addresses (2)
  • info@unitytrust.com
  • us@unitytrust.co.uk
Fake websites (1)
  • unity-trust.co.uk
The FCA warning these came from

Scammers change these details often. Always check the live FCA warning.

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money FSCS may apply
    Eligible deposits are typically protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person, per banking group.
  • Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
  • 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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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Entering into regulated credit agreement as Lender (Excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising/having right to exercise lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement (excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

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.

The clone warnings above are scammers using this firm's name, not something the firm has done.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Unity Trust Bank Plc FCA authorised?
Yes, Unity Trust Bank Plc (FRN 204570) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Unity Trust Bank?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Unity Trust Bank to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Unity Trust Bank a scam or clone?
Unity Trust Bank 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 Unity Trust Bank's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Unity Trust Bank's FRN is 204570. You can verify it on the FCA register.