We would like to help you recover your lost or unclaimed assets, but first we want to ensure that you are comfortable dealing with us.

How to verify Worthington Clark

Worthington Clark was founded in Australia in 1981; we have provided genealogical research services for over 40 years.  For the last 20 years we have also provided asset reunification services.

1. Check out what our customers say about us

Visit our Trustpilot page, or google ‘Trustpilot Worthington Clark’ to see what customers say about us.  Visit Trustpilot

2. Rely on our history

Recovering assets is a highly complex matter, involving liaising with several organisations.  We have been doing this for over 20 years, which demonstrates that we are reputable and good at what we do.  We pride ourselves on understanding where every dollar is so we can collect everything you are due.

3. Check out our registrations

We have been registered with the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) since 1981.  Our Australian Company Number (ACN) is 002 216 953 and our directors are Simon Bligh (CEO) and Paul McFadden (COO).  We hold an Australian Financial Services (AFS) licence as a corporate authorised representative of ShareX Pty Ltd (licence number 519872).  Our corporate authorised representative number is 1306734.  AFS licences are regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), requiring businesses to follow strict rules laid out in the Corporations Act 2001.  Go to the Australian Government’s ASIC Connect website to check this.  Visit ASIC Connect

4. Review our website

Have a look through our website to read up on our business.

5. Meet our team

Put a face to a name and read our staff biographies.  Feel free to research their LinkedIn pages.  Our staff have over 170 years of experience in the industry.  They include highly specialised employees who have worked at organisations that hold lost assets, so they fully understand these complex processes.  Visit the team page

6. Refer your financial or legal advisor to us

We would be delighted to talk to your financial or legal advisor and answer any questions they have.

7. Ask us for references

We can provide the details of lawyers who have dealt with us for many years and who can confirm our credentials.  We can also put you in touch with customers.

8. Arrange a meeting

We can meet you in person at any of our offices, and in special circumstances we will travel to see you.

9. We are an active supporter of family-history websites

We are a Gold Sponsor of the renowned Ryerson Index.  Visit Ryerson Index

10. Risk-free

To recover assets, we never ask for money upfront, we are only paid out of recovered funds.

11. Call and ask us anything you want

If you phone us on +61 2 4868 6888, a specialist can take you through the details of your case and the asset recovery process from start to finish.

How to verify Worthington Clark’s CEO, Simon Bligh

Simon Bligh is the majority owner and Chief Executive Officer of Worthington Clark.  Simon has worked in Australia and Europe in finance and commercial roles for over 30 years.  Simon teamed up with investors to buy Worthington Clark in July 2023, as published by the Australian Financial Review (AFR).  Visit AFR

1. Video call

Simon will happily meet or do a video call, and you can put a face to a name.

2. Company website

You can see Simon on the team page of our website.  Visit the team page

3. LinkedIn

You can check out Simon’s LinkedIn profile, he has over 6,000 followers and more than 500 connections.  Visit LinkedIn

4. Chartered Accountant qualification

You can check Simon’s Chartered Accountant qualification with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).  It shows that Simon has been a member since 1993 and lives in Dover Heights, Australia.  Visit ICAEW

5. Justice of the Peace qualification

You can check out Simon’s NSW Justice of the Peace qualification on the NSW Justices of the Peace (JP) register.  It returns Simon Dominic Bligh.  Visit the JP register

6. UK Companies House register

You can search for Simon on the UK Companies House register.  It returns Simon Dominic Bligh, 40 Wallangra Road, Dover Heights, Sydney New South Wales 2030, Australia.  Visit UK Companies House

7. Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) registers

You can research Simon on the ASIC registers, the Australian equivalent of Companies House.  The website can be difficult to navigate and there is a search fee, contact Simon if you would like help doing this.  Visit ASIC Connect

8. Personal references

Simon can provide personal references from senior people at large organisations.