FSCS in-default register

Chilington Limited (previously Charles Stapleton & Co Limited)

Declared in default27 April 2007FRN 114509

What this means for you

Because Chilington Limited (previously Charles Stapleton & Co Limited) has been declared in default, you can't complain via the Financial Ombudsman Service in the normal way. Instead, eligible customers can apply to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme for compensation.

Background

Chilington Limited, previously known as Charles Stapleton & Co Limited and regulated under FRN 114509, was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 27 April 2007. The firm's product type classification is not specified in available records. Former customers of the firm may be entitled to FSCS compensation, though the specific limits applicable depend on the nature of financial products held.

Products this firm wrote

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How to claim

  1. Check you were a customer of this firm during the period it was regulated.
  2. Gather your policy / advice / contract paperwork — start with anything you have in writing.
  3. Identify your loss and the date it crystallised.
  4. Apply via the FSCS online claim portal at claims.fscs.org.uk.
  5. The FSCS investigation typically takes 6–18 months. They will assess eligibility, liability and quantum.