The investment trust sector has long been part of the UK market. The first trust entered the market in 1868 and the Association of Investment Companies was founded in 1932. Investment trusts have certainly evolved and the market in which they invest in has changed too.
What we do
At Hawksmoor we specialise in providing high quality discretionary management services for Private Investors (and clients of Professional Advisers) including trusts, pension schemes and charities. We also manage Multi Asset Funds-of-funds and a series of risk-based ‘Model Portfolios’ for Financial Advisers.
How can we help you?
Private Investors: As a Hawksmoor client you can expect a high level of service from a reliable and dedicated investment team who are responsive to your needs and committed to the responsible management of your money.
Professional Advisers: If you are an Independent Financial Adviser, Solicitor or Accountant, we can work in partnership with you to provide effective solutions to managing your clients’ portfolios.
Here comes the sun
Funds Crescendo blog: 10 April 2026
Investors remain fixated on what has gone wrong for renewables trusts in recent years, rather than focusing on the improving rate of change for the sector. We believe several of the renewable trusts represent classic cases of a big gap in perception vs reality.