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Messrs Hoare Trustees
Messrs Hoare Trustees is the single-family office for the Hoare banking dynasty, managing a multi-asset portfolio from London.
Messrs Hoare Trustees
Messrs Hoare Trustees was established by the Hoare family, whose wealth traces to Sir Richard Hoare founding C. Hoare & Co. in 1672 — one of Britain's oldest private banks. The office operates from London with a mandate to preserve and grow capital across generations, distinct in maintaining a direct lineage to the original banking fortune without external capital. The office allocates across real estate, private credit, infrastructure, and energy transition assets. Known portfolio positions include direct UK property holdings and co-investments in renewable energy infrastructure. Investment activity is typically bilateral or through small consortia, reflecting the family's preference for control and long hold periods. The geographic focus is primarily the United Kingdom and Western Europe. Total assets under management are not publicly disclosed. The office employs a small team, with key investment decisions made by senior family members and a small cadre of external advisors. No recent operational events are documented in the public record. Its structural differentiator is the 350-year continuity of wealth under the same banking surname — an unusually long-lived single-family operation that does not rely on any external investor base, making it a pure stewardship vehicle rather than a fee-driven asset manager.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
London
Corporate office
London, United Kingdom
Principals
Sir Richard Hoare
Principal and Benefactor of the Hoare family fortune
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who makes investment decisions at Messrs Hoare Trustees?
Investment decisions are made by senior members of the Hoare family and a small team of external advisors. The office does not publicly name its investment committee or CIO. It operates with a lean structure, consistent with the family's preference for discretion and control.
What is the relationship between C. Hoare & Co. and Messrs Hoare Trustees?
C. Hoare & Co. is the private bank founded by the family in 1672 and still controlled by the Hoare family. Messrs Hoare Trustees is a separate entity that manages the family's non-bank investment assets, including real estate and infrastructure. The bank itself remains an operating company within the broader family structure.
Does Messrs Hoare Trustees accept external capital?
No. It operates as a pure single-family office with no external limited partners. All capital comes from the Hoare family's balance sheet. This gives the office flexibility to invest in illiquid assets and hold positions for decades without the pressure of fund lifespans.
What investment stages does the office target?
The office focuses on direct long-hold equity and credit investments, typically in mature or capital-intensive sectors such as commercial real estate, private credit, and infrastructure. It does not actively seek venture capital or early-stage technology investments, based on public portfolio data.
Where is the underlying wealth from?
The wealth originates from the founding of C. Hoare & Co. in 1672 by Sir Richard Hoare. The bank has remained under family ownership for over 350 years, making the Hoare family one of the longest-surviving banking dynasties in the UK. The family office manages the diversified investment portfolio funded by banking profits and real estate.
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