Bartholomew Financial — FSCS Claims & Compensation (FRN 596038)
Full legal name: Bartholomew Financial Ltd
Bartholomew Financial Ltd (FRN 596038) was failed and declared in default by the FSCS on 22 November 2022. If you were advised by Bartholomew Financial and lost money, you may be able to claim compensation of up to £85,000 from the FSCS. Eligibility depends on your circumstances — a free check takes under a minute.
Bartholomew Financial Ltd appears on the FSCS failed-firms register. It was failed and declared in default on 22 November 2022, in the Pensions category.
What this means for you
If Bartholomew Financial advised you on a pension — for example transferring a workplace, personal or final-salary pension, or moving it into a SIPP — and the advice was unsuitable for you, you may have a claim. Where the firm has failed, eligible losses can be claimed from the FSCS up to £85,000 per person.
Your options
- FSCS — where Bartholomew Financial has failed, you may claim eligible losses up to £85,000 per person, per firm (the FSCS limit is £85,000 for firms that failed from 1 April 2019, £50,000 for 2010–2019 and £48,000 before that). You can claim free at fscs.org.uk without using a solicitor.
- A representative — specialist firms can gather the evidence and handle the claim for you, typically on a No Win, No Fee basis.
- Check your time limit — deadlines vary by route. See our guide to time limits for mis-selling claims, and how compensation is calculated.
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Is Bartholomew Financial Ltd still trading?
Bartholomew Financial Ltd (FRN 596038) appears on the FSCS failed-firms register and was failed and declared in default on 22 November 2022. You should always check the current position on the FCA Register and the FSCS website.
How do I claim against Bartholomew Financial?
You can claim directly and free of charge through the FSCS at fscs.org.uk, or instruct a representative to handle it for you. Either way, a free initial check can confirm whether you may be eligible.
How much could I claim for Bartholomew Financial?
Where eligible, the FSCS pays up to £85,000 per person for Bartholomew Financial. The actual amount depends on your assessed loss and your individual circumstances.
Other pension firms on the FSCS list around the same time
- Premier Wealth Management HarrogateDeclared in default 13 December 2022 · FRN 752619
- AntonorDeclared in default 29 November 2022 · FRN 486910
- Oracle ConsultantsDeclared in default 11 November 2022 · FRN 618258
- Juno Moneta WealthDeclared in default 11 November 2022 · FRN 669519
- Solutions Financial Services (UK)Declared in default 27 October 2022 · FRN 402668
- HallmarkDeclared in default 20 October 2022 · FRN 403377
This page is for information only and is not affiliated with the FSCS. You can complain to the Financial Ombudsman Service or claim from the FSCS for free without using a solicitor. Compensation depends on your individual circumstances. This website does not constitute legal advice.