Professional Advisers

Working with us

C. Hoare & Co. is the UK’s oldest privately owned bank. Founded in 1672, it has remained in the ownership of the Hoare family for 12 generations.

Family values are the heart of our business. Our purpose – to be ‘good bankers and good citizens’ – is embedded in all that we do, and we welcome customers who share our values.

We are based in Fleet Street, with a branch in Lowndes Street, and have a strong presence across the UK, with relationship managers based in East Anglia, and the South West, North West and North East of England. Most of our customers come to us on recommendation and, as a pure banking service, we are able to work alongside and recommend professional advisers.

Working with C. Hoare & Co., you can:

Strengthen your relationships with clients by introducing them to a highly trusted and reputable bank.
Benefit from our expertise to deliver enhanced advice and service excellence to clients.
Expand your service offering with access to our award-winning philanthropy specialists.

Eligibility

We seek to build close, lasting relationships underpinned by Hoare family values of honesty, empathy, excellence and social responsibility. We enjoy working with individuals and families who share our values, and are pleased to work with their businesses too.

Typically, our customers are based in, or have strong ties to, the UK, with wealth of £10 million or more. We generally expect new customers to deposit or borrow at least £1 million.

What makes C. Hoare & Co. special?

Our small size ensures every customer enjoys a highly personal service.
Short lines of communication within the bank help us make quick decisions and offer flexible arrangements.
We maintain a simple, conservatively managed balance sheet.
- Over 20% of our deposits are with the Bank of England.
- Our partners jointly own the bank and bear unlimited liability.

What can your clients expect from C. Hoare & Co.?

Personal introduction to partners — before joining the bank, they will have a meeting with one of the bank’s owners.
Exceptional personal service — they will be assigned a relationship manager who knows and cares about them, their family, and their plans.
One-stop banking — the relationship manager looking after their personal banking can also take care of their business needs.
Immediate access — when they call the bank, they will be put through to a person, not a machine, who can help; typically, calls are answered within three seconds.
FX expertise — our Treasury team is on hand to support foreign exchange requirements and can be contacted directly.
Support with philanthropy — our donor advised fund, the Master Charitable Trust, simplifies and supports charitable giving.
Interesting connections — customers enjoy meeting at our programme of talks and events.

Experience and expertise

With more than 350 years’ experience of private banking, we also offer expertise in the following sectors:

To ensure you connect with the right expert, please see our list of key contacts.