Judges praised the firm’s specialist knowledge, consistent client outcomes, and the trust contractors place in its advisers
WARRINGTON, UK — 19 October 2026 — Brookson Financial has won Excellence in Contracting Financial Services at The Contracting Awards 2026. The award recognises the financial services provider that delivers the best overall support to UK contractors. Winners were announced at a ceremony at the Park Plaza Riverbank in London on 30 September 2026.
Held in association with ContractorUK, The Contracting Awards celebrate the providers going above and beyond for the UK contracting community. A panel of ten judges with deep knowledge of the sector chose this year’s winners.
Built on trust, not volume
Brookson Financial has given specialist financial advice to UK contractors for over 30 years. Its advisers focus on the parts of contracting life that general advisers often miss, such as variable income, gaps between contracts, and how lenders view limited company directors.
The judges noted that the firm’s results tell a story of “scale built on trust rather than volume alone.” In 2025, Brookson Financial:
- Managed over £285m in pensions and investment assets for clients
- Placed £80m in contractor mortgage lending
- Helped clients access £20m tax efficiently in retirement
- Earned 152 five-star Trustpilot reviews
The judges also pointed to the consistency behind those numbers. Clients often describe Brookson Financial’s advisers as patient and clear. Proactive annual reviews across mortgages, pensions, and protection help advice keep pace as a contractor’s life changes. A governance framework aligned to the FCA’s Consumer Duty keeps every recommendation suitable as standard.
In their closing remarks, the judges summed up the firm’s case as “the unglamorous but decisive combination of specialist knowledge, sustained client outcomes and a team that contractors evidently trust with decisions that matter.”
A word from Brookson Financial
“This award means a lot to our whole team, but the real credit belongs to our clients,” said Kelly Kilpin, Director of Financial Services at Brookson Financial. “Contractors trust us with some of the biggest decisions they’ll ever make, from buying a home to planning for retirement. We don’t take that lightly. Every review, every call, and every plan we build starts with how contractors actually work. Winning this award tells us we’re getting that right, and we’ll keep earning that trust every day.”
Part of a strong year for the Brookson Group
The win follows a standout shortlist for the wider Brookson Group. Earlier this year, Brookson, Brookson One, Brookson Legal, and Brookson Financial earned eight finalist placements between them at The Contracting Awards 2026. Brookson Financial accounted for four of those, across mortgages, pensions, insurance, and overall financial services.
Contractors who want to talk through their finances can book a free, no-obligation Financial Wellbeing Review with a Brookson Financial adviser. Learn more about Brookson Financial.
About Brookson
Brookson is the UK’s leading provider of comprehensive contractor and agency services, with over 30 years of experience supporting the flexible workforce. Brookson provides accountancy, umbrella employment, CIS payroll, and supply chain partnership services, and is the parent brand under which Brookson Legal and Brookson Financial sit. Together, the three brands make up the Brookson Group, part of the People2.0 family.
Important information
Brookson Financial is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA number 179752).
