Trusted by generations to deliver

From humble beginnings in the 1700s to the FTSE-listed Rathbones you see today, our motivation is simple: to help more people invest well, so they can live well.

Proud of our past, excited for the future

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We started life as a family-run timber merchant, and by 1912 focused solely on managing our clients’ wealth. Today, we’re a top 3 UK wealth manager, with over 20 offices across the UK and Channel Islands.

We're also proud to support our wider community through initiatives like the Rathbones Group Foundation. 
Our story is still being written – and we’re excited to help our clients shape theirs too.


Top 3 by Funds under Management as at December 2024 reported by Platforum, 2025

We always go one step further

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Doing the right thing is about more than results – it’s part of who we are.
It’s reflected in the one-step-further service we provide from day one and beyond. Making clients’ lives easier today is just as important as delivering great results tomorrow.


It’s also shown in the way we invest – with integrity – integrating responsible investing principles into our process for decades. And because we believe others should benefit from our success too, we donate a percentage of our pre-tax profits through the Rathbones Group Foundation.

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We look after individuals, families, and charities – providing services that include financial planning, investment management, and specialist trust advice. We also support financial advisers with investment solutions, funds and portfolio services – helping them deliver great outcomes for their own clients.


The sound business decisions we make aims to deliver consistent value for our shareholders - as well as strengthen the trust that clients have in us.

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We will invest in your development and well being and offer a competitive benefits package to support you in reaching your goals, both in and outside of work.

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8 April 2019

Rathbones Winchester sponsors world’s first Scout-led expedition to Antarctica

A Hampshire Scout has successfully completed the world’s first Scout expedition to Antarctica.  The polar expedition, sponsored by Rathbones Winchester, saw Joe Doherty, (25) become the first to ski to the South Pole and to complete the return leg of his journey by wind-powered kite ski. 

After man-hauling food and kit, enduring average temperatures of -27 degrees Celsius and regularly climbing to an altitude of 2900 metres, Joe reached the South Pole after a gruelling 45 days. He successfully completed the expedition in just 61 days.

Joe started his expedition to the Geographic South Pole

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19 February 2015

Rathbones' Funds under management grow 24%

This is a preliminary statement of annual results published in accordance with FCA Listing Rule 9.7A.

It covers the year ended 31 December 2014.

Mark Nicholls, Chairman of Rathbones Group Plc, said:

“2014 was a challenging year for most investment markets, which became increasingly volatile in the second half. Despite this, Rathbones had another good year and achieved strong and broad-based growth. Our total funds under management grew by 23.6 % over the year to £27.2 billion and we warmly welcomed more than 5,000 new clients during the year.

“Rathbones looks forward to future growth

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17 January 2018

Rathbones sponsors the 2018 Charity Awards

Rathbones is delighted to be working in partnership with Civil Society Media as sponsors of the 2018 Charity Awards. The awards celebrate leadership, good governance, innovation and excellence. As investment managers, we do everything we can to support the work that the third sector does and promoting best practice is an important part of our relationship with charities.  The Charity Awards provide charities of all shapes and sizes with a window to showcase their efforts and the impact they have made.

Now entering its 19th year, the Charity Awards continues to recognise those charities that

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15 October 2021

Rathbones announces net zero emissions targets

Rathbone Greenbank Investments (Greenbank), Rathbones’ specialist ethical, sustainable and impact arm, has today detailed its plan to become a net zero emissions business by 2040. This commitment covers emissions associated with its operations, supply chain and investments.

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13 February 2017

Melanie Wotherspoon wins an award at the Citywealth Powerwomen Awards 2017

 

Rathbones is pleased to announce that Melanie Wotherspoon has won a bronze award in the Leadership (Financial Organisation) category of the Citywealth Powerwomen Awards 2017.

Melanie was shortlisted for the award last August in recognition of her services to both Rathbones and the wider wealth management industry.

The Citywealth Powerwomen Awards recognise individuals and companies who maximise the potential of women in wealth. Now in their fourth year, the awards champion women in the wealth sector and highlight the female leaders of today and tomorrow.

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3 April 2014

2014 second quarter - key themes

Each quarter we produce a market review based on the key themes discussed at our Strategic Asset Allocation Committee. This quarter’s key themes include:

1. Sterling looks overvalued, but currency headwinds may continue for some time.

2. With markets close to fair value, long-short strategies can boost performance.

3. Referendum: "Should Scotland be an independent country?"

4. China - hard landing or managed slowdown?

5. Emerging markets - are bonds a better way to gain exposure than equities?

Read the key issues shaping current investment strategy.

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