The Institution of Structural Engineers Benevolent Fund

Reference number: 718626

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Authorised by the FCA

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Website, phone number and address

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  • When istructe.org first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7235 4535 is
  • Who else gives the postcode EC1V 3PS
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Other names (1)

If you were contacted under any of these names, it is this firm.

  • Institution of Structural Engineers Benevolent Fund Former name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • 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.
  • Complaints Ombudsman, free
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  • 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)

FCA disciplinary action and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action.

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Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company number
03087463
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
2 August 1995 (31 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Activities of other membership organisations not elsewhere classified (SIC 94990)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
John Maxwell Roberts (Dr) Director Apr 1948 2 Aug 1995 12 other companies
John Michael Allen Director Mar 1949 23 May 1996 6 other companies
James Darsie Parsons Director Feb 1961 11 May 2007 3 other companies
Iain Gordon Hill Director Dec 1967 29 Jul 2011 2 other companies
Michael Frederick Ryland Director Feb 1944 20 Jul 2012 2 other companies
Nicholas Charles Wheeler Director Jul 1958 24 Jul 2015 None
Nigel Westwood Director Mar 1954 22 Jul 2016 2 other companies
Lee John Gentry Director Jan 1973 10 Apr 2023 None
Stephen James Martin Secretary Not published 2 Jul 2024 –

Other companies run by these 8 directors

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other companies
26
closed down
13
run together
1

In the full report: all 26 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 8 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 1 company these 8 directors run together
  • All 26 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

This firm’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (4) All events (50)

2026

19 February 2026

  • Changed its registered name from "Institution of Structural Engineers Benevolent Fund"

FCA register

2016

11 February 2016

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

1995

2 August 1995

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 50 events

  • All 50 events in its history (4 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 44
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  • 26 other companies its directors have run, named
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  • All 50 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is The Institution of Structural Engineers Benevolent Fund FCA authorised?
Yes, The Institution of Structural Engineers Benevolent Fund (FRN 718626) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since February 2016 and works as a lender. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is The Institution of Structural Engineers Benevolent Fund’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7235 4535 and the website istructe.org/get-involved/supported-organisations/benevolent-fund for The Institution of Structural Engineers Benevolent Fund. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is The Institution of Structural Engineers Benevolent Fund a scam or clone?
The Institution of Structural Engineers Benevolent Fund is a genuine FCA-listed firm, and the FCA has published no warnings about fake versions of it. Scammers do copy real firms, though, so check that any contact details you were given match the ones on the register.
Is my money safe with The Institution of Structural Engineers Benevolent Fund?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how The Institution of Structural Engineers Benevolent Fund handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about The Institution of Structural Engineers Benevolent Fund to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who runs The Institution of Structural Engineers Benevolent Fund?
Companies House lists 8 directors of The Institution of Structural Engineers Benevolent Fund: John Maxwell Roberts (Dr), John Michael Allen, James Darsie Parsons, Iain Gordon Hill, Michael Frederick Ryland, Nicholas Charles Wheeler and 2 more.
How long has The Institution of Structural Engineers Benevolent Fund been in business?
The company was formed on 2 August 1995, and has held its current FCA authorisation since February 2016.
Does The Institution of Structural Engineers Benevolent Fund use any other names?
It has previously used the name Institution of Structural Engineers Benevolent Fund.

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