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6016557/2024Partially Successful

Castle Trust Capital plc

27 February 2026Employment TribunalFirst instanceEngland & Wales
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Decision Overview

Case Summary

Ms Bendelow claimed unfair dismissal and disability discrimination against Castle Trust Capital plc. The tribunal found the unfair dismissal claim succeeded, awarding £15,000 total compensation, but dismissed the disability discrimination claims.

Compensation

Estimated total

£15,000

Extracted from the judgment text and may not capture every award component precisely.

Key Issues

  • unfair dismissal
  • disability discrimination pursuant to ss. 15, 19, 20 & 21 Equality Act 2010

Cited Laws and Legal Issues

Employment Rights Act 1996 unfair dismissalEmployment Rights Act 1996

Ms Bendelow claimed unfair dismissal and disability discrimination against Castle Trust Capital plc.

Equality Act 2010 disability discriminationEquality Act 2010

Ms Bendelow claimed unfair dismissal and disability discrimination against Castle Trust Capital plc.

Decision Text

(CVP) 1 of 1 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant Respondent Ms I Bendelow Castle Trust Capital PLC Heard at: Norwich (CVP) On: 23-27 February 2026 Before: Employment Judge S Moore (sitting alone) Appearances For the Claimant: Mr R O’Keeffe, counsel For the Respondent: Mr B Amunwa, counsel JUDGMENT (1) The claim for unfair dismissal succeeds and the Claimant is awarded £15,000 by way of total compensation. (2) The claims for disability discrimination pursuant to ss. 15, 19, 20 & 21 Equality Act 2010 are dismissed. Since full reasons were given orally to the parties at the hearing written reasons will not be provided unless a written request is received by the Tribunal within 14 days of the sending of this judgment. Approved By: Employment Judge S Moore Date: 27 February 2026 Sent to the parties on: 23 March 2026 For the Tribunal:

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Case Facts

Respondent

Castle Trust Capital plc

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Claimant
Ms I Bendelow
Case Number
6016557/2024
Tribunal
Employment Tribunal
Level
First instance
Decision Date
27 February 2026
Published
20 April 2026
Jurisdiction
England & Wales
Judge
Employment Judge S Moore
Representation
Legally represented