Whilst you might be thinking, that doesnt sound so bad I witnessed a certain member of staff burn out in front of my eyes. (No offence to my parents who generously let me impose whenever I feel like it). The accounts published by the parent company of Blueleaf show a large increase in turnover, which would suggest again that the contract was worth much more than stated on the government UK contracts website. This is the only business where the Penson's are directors. Dermott is an ex director of Causeway Vision. . Scripture states that any woman caught praying with an uncovered head causes herself shame. Figuratively speaking of course. Because its not just being cast out, its knowing that your family will supposedly no longer love you. 31/08/2013 22:55. Up to 1.1 Billion in Government PPE Contracts Awarded to Firms Linked Working for a Cult? See It With Your Own Eyes Cons. Find out more about us. The company provide workwear and lists three directors Gerard & Richard Simmonds and Roy Jones. According to the Charity Commission, Greenfield Gospel Hall Trust is part of the Brethren network. Garth Parsons is a former director of Larchcroft Trading alongside Christopher Napthine. Andrew was formerly a director of the now dissolved Hughes Travel Limited. Companies House show an allotment of shares at the end of 2013 and lists in September 2014 the shareholding, the largest shareholder was now the Australian registered company Unispace Global PTY Ltd, holding a 51% share, Garth Woodcock & Anthony Hazell owned 19.5% each, Dale Woodcock & Sebastian Parsons holding the remaining 10%, each with 5%. One year later in June 2014, two more directors were added to the business, Dale Woodcock, the younger brother of Garth and Sebastian Parsons, a son of Cyril Parsons. In the United States and Sweden, Brethren political activism has . These stories made me incredibly proud, even more so because Im sure he shouldnt have been talking to me about them, let alone doing them. Members businesses include a diverse range of fields, such as distribution and sales in clothing, architecture, rehabilitation aids, food and manufacturing. I have worked for a company in Glasgow for a long time now and try are very good people to work for! The culture seemed entrepreneurial, the offices modern & the people kind. Companies House lists former ATC Enterprises director Samuel Purdom as a current director of the company. Daniel Fentiman is an ex director of Nexus Team and this again includes a number of other brethren business owners & employees. Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (New Zealand) Limited The best place to live in Plymouth revealed - as voted for by you, Last week, we asked you where the best place to live in Plymouth was. Goodbye evolution). Working at UBT | Reed.co.uk Not only was Aidan a good worker, he was also a good and kind person. Another contract with Liverpool council was awarded worth 106,000,000 to seven suppliers including Arrow County Supplies and another brethren member business Streamline Corporate. Director Gerard Leflaive is also an ex director of Novus Trading alongside Kevin Smallridge, Roland Coldrick, Alex Nunn and John Baker. Blackledge is also a current director of the Universal Business Team, other directors include Andrew Critchley formerly a director of Oska Care, Timothy Barter father of Michael Barter a director of Techniclean. They were owned at the start of the pandemic by Garth Christie & his son Neil, Garth Christie is one of the church "elders", he was very familiar with government, he was one of the frontmen for the dealing with the appeal against the charity commission, that went through parliament back in 2013, the other frontman was Bruce Hazell, who just happens to be Anthony Hazell's uncle. The majority of members are born into the church. Lovair are a commercial bathroom & washroom company based in Stockport and now under the name The Splash Lab, the business is owned by Fraser & Justin Lovell. Workagile Ltd as an ex director of the company incorporated in 2020, with his brother in law's Charles & Glyn Hathorn of Pineapple Furniture being the other directors of this dormant company. The first meeting in England was held in December 1831 in Plymouth. Two groups still operate in Plymouth, with further brethren organisations dotted across the country and abroad, wrote Alex in a fascinating feature about the history of the Brethren in 2016. New to Byline Times? Owned by the McMullan family. At least 180 million and up to 300 million in ventilator and PPE contracts appear to have been awarded to companies linked to an evangelical movement described as a cult by former members which has multiple ties to the Conservative Party, Byline Times can reveal. We use some essential cookies to make our services work. Bronze Architecture based in Rackheath, Norwich. Whilst he embraced his lifestyle and made the most of it, open conversations with Aidan often left me feeling upset for him. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Plymouth Owners Club P.O Box 416 Cavalier, North Dakota 58220-0416 www.plymouthbulletin.com New membership: $28/year Renewals: $26/year Membership: 3,200. The company website states they provide a complete design, supply, deliver & maintenance solution for healthcare equipment. Recommend. And why right wing & left wing are finding it increasingly difficult. In the 3rd part of Profit or Prophet we delve in to a further 8 companies owned by members of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church. Likewise the Church does not provide any funding for businesses owned by Plymouth Brethren members. I did see a couple of non-comms in senior positions, but even they had something in common with the family. When it comes to family life, men are expected to work, while married women stay at home. The family business listed Garth, Mark, Benjamin & Daniel Woodcock alongside Alistair Wickland as directors. Castle Industrial Supplies of Carnforth are a packaging company owned by the James family. Man's escape from 'cult' that stopped members from keeping pets or Former-Exclusive Brethren members detail the church's money-go-round - RNZ You might not be allowed any contact with family ever again (unless you wanted to rejoin). The Antrim based Snack business owned by the Walker family were one of the biggest brethren winners and link closely to other Northern Ireland & Scotland brethren ran companies. 3130 VIC. The sect, whose members are subject to strict disciplinary practices, enjoys tax reliefs and rebates reportedly worth as much as 11 million a year. The more I learned, the more uncomfortable I felt. PlymouthBrethren assist each other to establish businesses and provide sustainable employment in full compliance with all legal obligations. The Magee brothers who are directors of the company are Paul, Marcus & Alan. It can become a little overwhelming to follow, we will produce a connections list at the end of the Profit or Prophet. Likewise the Church does not provide any funding for businesses owned by Plymouth Brethren members. Cyril Parsons had resigned as a director at the start of 2013 and his 50% shareholding was switched to Anthony Hazell. 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When we launched Open & Candid back in 2020, one of the first stories we covered was the remarkable number of covid contracts that had been won by members of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church. They dont care about non community only themselves actually think they are the opposite to good but pure evil. Companies House lists Alex Michael Nunn as one of the directors of Ureka - the same, full name as a trustee listed at the Brethren-supporting Cardiff Gospel Hall Trust. Leaving is fairly non-optional for the Brethrens. Its important for me that, you the reader, understand that prior to accepting this role, I had never heard of the Brethren and that the interview process did nothing to deter me. If youre wondering what the common denominator is, you need not look further than their penises. If we go back, one of the many questions is how and why the contracts were awarded? Director Richard Simmonds is an ex director of Upton Construction Ltd alongside fellow ex director Robert Freeman of Moroak Management and a current director Nicholas Farr. He did business training with UBT and, before that, attended Wilton Park School in Salisbury, which was part of the Brethren network. We also introduce new voices of colour in Our Lives Matter. Companies linked to 'Exclusive Brethren' evangelical sect awarded Globally, Brethren businesses generate a combined turnover of $22bn. Brethren generally see themselves, not as a denomination, but as a network of like-minded independent churches. Turns out BBN had announced its forthcoming closure. Things became difficult for me after this pand I left a few weeks later. Graham is also a former director of Plymouth Brethren Church ran businesses Allerbrook & Scribefort. Sam formerly worked for Traxx Tyres, this has links to various winners of covid contracts. How much do you know about Plymouth Brethren and its beliefs? When you consider Plymouth and its famous people, you might think of Tom Daley, Dawn French and Sir Francis Drake. The Brethren are no strangers to controversy, condemned for a tendency to harshly excommunicate and isolate those who fall foul of its practices and beliefs . For many, leaving their family simply isnt a choice. I wont even start on the climate denier and racist conversations he would casually bring up to affirm his opinion on. If you were to act on this, you would be walking out on your family, your friends, your job and everything you have ever known. Nexus Team is the company that supports Campus & Co at the OneSchool Global campus in Swaffham. Cyril Parsons left the business in 2015. Bob Oliver is a former director of ACAD trading with Alfred Soulsby of CID Products. Companies Linked to 'Exclusive Brethren' Evangelical Sect Awarded Their website states they are Pressure Care Experts specialising in the supply of beds, mattresses, cushions and chairs. Some of these companies also have further connections to more companies that won covid contracts. Oska Care won two contracts with NHS Scotland for the supply of beds & mattresses. Director of Meraki Global Investments with Dean Hales the cousin of Gareth & Charles Hales (owners of Sante Global LLP & formerly Unispace Global), Director of Meraki Global Investments with Lee Hazell the brother of Anthony Hazell (director of Unispace Global & named in some of the Sante companies), Director of Meraki Global Investments with Myles Woodcock the son of Garth Woodcock (co founder of Unispace Global), Agile Group Holdings Ltd alongside Anita Glass, Receptek Ltd alongside Anita Glass incorporated back in 2006. Plymouth Brethren dont use social media in their personal lives and they dont own televisions. Dont miss a story! [26] GPH Society [ edit] A high proportion of Plymouth Brethren members operate family businesses. Techniclean Holdings Limited owns more than 75% of the shares, and Micheal Wyatt Barter is a director, with more than 25% of shares and voting rights. Eastpoint Global based in Great Yarmouth, are a specialist distributor of educational aids. I Worked for what sounds like the same company about 7 years ago. Following my departure, there are 6 women working full time there, 2 of which were community. Thats why Brethren women wear head scarves while attending church services, though it is common for Brethren ladies to wear a ribbon or headband when out amongst the general public. Im sure no one is pointing a gun at them and forcing them down the aisle, but if the alternative is to live with your parents for the rest of your life, what would you do? Exclusive Brethren cult leader's millionaire son accused of assault 29 Jun 2021. Barter is linked to Tim Browning, a director at both Techniclean companies, who sits on a number of schools and trusts run by the Brethren network, including OSG. The Exclusive Brethren is a subset of a Christian group, often described as Plymouth Brethren in the UK. Another director, Gary Critchley, holds the same position at Plymouth Brethren Christian Church Ltd. Woodcock is also a director at Orcagel Company Ltd which was only incorporated in March this year. PlymouthBrethren businesses would typically be considered good corporate citizens. None of our meeting halls have been used since 17th March owing to the current covid situation. They believe only those formally recognised as part of that or an equivalent assembly should break bread. The company concerned being owned by supposedly God-fearing # . GDC Healthcare or Global Design Concepts are a Dublin based interior design company. JMA Trading shows Jonathan Mark Andrews as a current director, he is also a director of Blueleaf. Some of the more hardline Brethren groups even reportedly refuse to eat among non-members or strangers. Until 2005, Brethren banned cellphones, computers and fax machines. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Yet the Brethren are very focused on having it all together and if you show the least sign of brokeness or sin, you get booted out." Jacomb was so terrified of having her doubts exposed that she . Their cousin Estelle is the sister in law of Chris Glass of Agile Medical. Did you know theyre expected to attend church up to three times a day and often have their own schools? All Rights Reserved. At Open and Candid part of our investigation looked at how could an office design company become involved in PPE on such a scale? Dick Blackledge is also a former director of UBT (EU) and was a director at the same time as Charles Hathorn & Garth Christie. We wanted to find out, were they suitable companies in terms of expertise? ARMENIAN EVANGELICAL BRETHREN CHURCH. Kingsbury Press are a printing firm based in Doncaster. In addition, the religious group owns many gospel halls up and down the UK. I have my own opinion and lucky for you, youre entitled to yours. They were awarded two contracts by the DHSC. There has been a further contract awarded by the DHSC under the Sante Global LLP moniker, this is on top of the 680 million won under the Unispace name. These eight companies all have connections to Unispace/Sante Global or Medco Solutions. The Andover based chemical & hygiene products supplier has four current directors Nicholas, Lauren & Kieran Matley, plus Michael Barter of Moroak Management. They add a further 570 million in covid contracts to the total awarded to companies owned by members of the Plymouth Brethren. Recent filings for PLYMOUTH BRETHREN CHRISTIAN CHURCH (NEW ZEALAND) LIMITED. Biblical prophecy and the Second Coming of Christ were emphasized. Our Network - Plymouth Brethren Church The majority of senior positions were reserved for uncles, cousins, brothers-in-law and others that were presumably held in high regard by the church. They was very supportive and provided a fantastic, structured, secure place to work. This business was based out of the same premises as another brethren PPE contract winning company Lovair Property. The Drake family business, situated in Cambridge supplies bed & chairs, they were awarded 2 contracts, the biggest contract for over 18 million was from the DHSC for testing facilities. The directors of the company are Anthony Drake & his sons Tim, Sam, Laurie & Nick. Kim Bhasin and Melanie Hicken. Martin is a relation of Plymouth Brethren Church leader Bruce Hales. Mum-of-three 'brainwashed' by cult who 'took her children away' Plymouth Brethren members serve their local community by collectively employing within their businesses thousands of people, many of whom are non-Brethren. This also allows them to serve the community by communicating with and distributing to those in need, as well as contributing to the Church. Russell Lynes is a director of the Rapid Relief Team, he is also a former director of ATC Enterprises & Zapp UK Trading. Other ex directors include Doug Cowie. Our beliefs & values are the reason we get so passionate, emotional, even aggressive sometimes. The interviewees politely asked if I could spare some time to speak to a non-comm member of staff before I left, to help me get an idea of what it was like to work there. I was shortly greeted by a woman who promptly filled me in on the dos and donts of the office. This company was run by a family who were a part of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (PBCC). Insider Tony McCorkell reveals secrets of the wealthy Christian sect All businesses owned by Plymouth Brethren operate independently of the Church and do not fund the Church. The church told Byline Times: Plymouth Brethren meeting halls are only ever used for their intended charitable purposes and never for business networking or discussion. TV and radio are not used, except in an educational setting at school, due to the fact that it is very difficult to filter out content. There was just one catch. The Exclusive Brethren is a subset of a Christian group, often described as Plymouth Brethren in the UK. Men mustnt wear ties, have long hair or facial hair. At the start of the pandemic in March 2020 Unispace Global was a global interior design business, incorporated in the UK back in July 2011 by brother in laws Cyril Parsons & Garth Woodcock, under the name of Jemc Ltd, each holding a 50% share in the company, a month later in August 2011 they changed the name to Unispace Global Ltd. Working for Brethren company : r/newzealand - Dive into anything Director Andrew Walker is an ex director of Causeway Vision Ltd.Causeway Vision also includes Garth White as a current director & Dermott McMullan & Dale Paterson as ex directors. The Turner family business lists seven directors including Stephen & Craig Turner, Craig is also a current director & Stephen an ex director of Nexus Team Ltd. Stephen was also a director of the now dissolved Breckland Park School Ltd along with David Temple of Eastpoint. It was my first offer put on the table much sooner than I had anticipated. A specialist healthcare equipment provider they follow a similar pattern for the Bristol based brethren businesses, in that Kevin Smallridge is listed as a director and he is also a former director of Novus Trading. Sterilab Services Contract inc Sante Global LLP. And no, Im not just talking about moving into her own place, although that too because, rules are rules (unless youre a man at the top of the hierarchy). formerly Project Emerald Ltd, originally a Dublin based business supplying ecommerce software, which it would appear was taken over at the end of 2019, on the Apparatus website it lists clients including Bryson Products, Carlton Packaging, Castle Industrial Supplies, Techniclean, Wise Workwear and Stronghold Global, all of which won covid contracts. Warwick Penson is also a trustee of Althorpe Gospel Hall, a Plymouth Brethren church alongside Daniel Goodenough of GDC & Nexus Team. What a nice touch I sincerely thought. Bryson Products Ltd are located in Coulsden, Surrey. Something big had happened and I could sense it. Promise. There is no legal or pastoral connection between the Church and the businesses that members run.. Our leading investigations include: empire & the culture war,Brexit, crony contracts,Russian interference,the Coronavirus pandemic,democracy in danger, andthe crisis in British journalism. The regulator then received more than 3,000 letters from church members and more than 200 letters from MPs, and The Times alleged that Charity Commission officials were followed to unrelated events by Brethren members. Sterilab Services was a Harrogate based company owned by the Frizelle family. WTF is BBN I thought. I began to hear of Brethrens who had unlocked mobile phones or computers at their houses. 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Selkent Fastenings is a London based Fastenings & Fixing supplier. The prime concern has been how to use thesetechnologieswithout any harm to the user. Formally known as the Exclusive Brethren. If youre wondering where visiting family might take you, the majority are in Australia and Canada, but conveniently theres a settlement in the Bahamas. Its clear that the Brethren world is a mans world, but was the quality of life really better for the Brethren men? So, is it really a choice? He is the son of Exclusive Brethren world leader Bruce Hales. Sante was formed early in the pandemic by the Hales in conjunction with Anthony Hazell, Sebastian Parsons & Ralph Green. Whilst were on the recurring theme of donts and donts, one thing I could never get my head around was that it seemed the more central to the church you were, the more allowances you had to break the rules you were supposed to live by. To clarify, I didnt get the impression that the people running the business necessarily wanted it this way. And if youre not, then tut tut) are non-community members or non-comms for short. The Gray's did previously had a company in Stockport, Cheshire called J.P. Glass Ltd which was dissolved in 2017. One Australian supplier, 2San Pty Ltd, lists Simon Whiley as a director, and a company owned by Dean Hales as a shareholder, was awarded $26 million by the Department of Health to provide medical equipment and accessories. Vista 4 also lists Richard Farrant as a director, along with ex director Mark Barter. The Bushnell family business lists four current directors Julian, Karl, Shaun & Vaughan Bushnell. The owners of the business work are open community, so I would class them as a bit more progressive - example in point they realise & appreciate the need for certain skills & expertise in order. Active. He mentioned that they just do a couple of slightly 'odd' things from a workplace p.o.v e.g. Innova Care Concepts are based in Wetherby. He would sometimes sneak off to places, ensuring he was back the same day so nobody had to know. AES Industrial supplies are based at the same business premises as Oxford Safety Supplies in Didcot. There were a number of director changes in late 2020 as the Critchley family relinquished their directorships, including ex director Garry Critchley, Critchley is a current director of Plymouth Brethren Christian Church Limited. This company was run by a family who were a part of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (PBCC). Russell, Timothy & Wayne Lynes are the directors of the Lynes family business. Fund a better media. They must wear their hair down with an accessory, like a clip or headband. Universal Business Team Reviews: What Is It Like to Work At - Glassdoor However, most members do use computers at home, work or school, with appropriate internet filtering, reports SomersetLive. It also shows Myles Woodcock (son of Garth Woodcock) as the Sales Director. The Brethren has around 20,000 UK members and includes a number of businesses and non-profit groups under its umbrella, charitable organisations such as the Rapid Relief Team, business consultancy UBT, and OneSchool Global (OSG). The business is owned by the Temple family and lists David & Maurice Temple as directors. I think perhaps there was a level of shame to being signed off which probably did nothing to ease the stress and pressure he must have been under. In March 2020, Ross was the Principal, Global Enterprise Accounts at Unispace Global Ltd. Luke was a director of Snaffle Solutions Ltd alongside co director Daniel Reiner, Luke previously was employed for over 7 years at Office Principles Ltd, owned by Cyril Parsons, Cyril is the co-founder of Unispace Global & father of Sebastian Parsons of Sante Global LLP & formerly Unispace Global.
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