Nepotism was prevalent within the business. The Exclusive Brethren is an evangelical Christian movement which is part of a wider movement known as the Plymouth Brethren. Brethren and their companies are encouraged to buy their supplies, groceries, petrol, internet, insurance - the whole range of goods and services - from companies that give cash back to the. 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. If you dont, and think youre entitled to the internet (described by a Brethren leader as a pipeline to filth) then why are you even part of the PBCC? (No offence to my parents who generously let me impose whenever I feel like it). 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. Denka U.K. is a Chesterfield based supplier of equipment and supplies to the Dentistry Sector. 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. Secondly, the church doesnt make it all that easy to leave. we were told that the rules had been Changed and females were allowed to wear trousers . The business is owned by the Calder family with current directors Ben & Marcus showing on companies house for Baca Workwear & Safety. Each Gospel hall trust is autonomous and is run by its own board of trustees. Receive our monthly print edition and help to support fearless, independent journalism. 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. To show you just how lucky you are to wake up every day and make the daily decisions that you do. THE TRUSTEE FOR THE CHRISTIAN BRETHREN TRUST. Over the last 18 months more contracts have been published and more Plymouth Brethren member companies have been awarded contracts. In April, Techniclean Supply Ltd was awarded a 20 million contract to provide Type IIR face masks. The movement soon spread throughout the United Kingdom and by 1845, the assembly in Plymouth had more than 1,000 people in. Now, imagine for a second that those choices are taken away. I have worked for a company in Glasgow for a long time now and try are very good people to work for! Since 2003 an Exclusive Brethren trust has set up 15 year 7-12 schools here, teaching about 1000 children. Conservative MP Charlie Elphick also accused the Charity Commission of trying to suppress religion in this case. And if youre not, then tut tut) are non-community members or non-comms for short. Plymouth Brethren dont use social media in their personal lives and they dont own televisions. Did you know theyre expected to attend church up to three times a day and often have their own schools? So, when I was offered the position at the end of the interview to start Monday, I was thrilled and I accepted. Behind the Exclusive Brethren: Politics Persuasion and Persecution is a non-fiction book by journalist and author Michael Bachelard about the group Exclusive Brethren, focusing on the sect in Australia.It was published in 2008 by Scribe Publications Pty Ltd. Bachelard first became interested in the organisation while a journalist for The Age, after finding out that prior to the 2007 Australian . Believers in the movement felt that the established Church of England had abandoned or distorted many of the ancient traditions of Christendom, following decades of dissent and the expansion of Methodism and political revolutions in the United States and France. It can become a little overwhelming to follow, we will produce a connections list at the end of the Profit or Prophet. John Baker is a former director of Novus Trading, he is also listed as a director of Springfield Supplies & Projects. Lion Safety are a PPE supplier based in Grangemouth and owned by Lewis family. Its nationalists arguing against their rights with globalists. Why people who want whats best for themselves dont understand the actions of people who want whats best for all. 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. Firstly, imagine youre born into it. On the corner of Howard Road in Plymstock, an overgrown patch of land with a padlocked gate reveals part of Plymouth's past. Owned by the Aris family Daniel & Jonathan Aris. Owned by the Penson family, with two directors Gordon & Warwick Penson. So, what gives? We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. While some connections therefore may be coincidental, there is a sufficient number of confirmed links to ask why an organisation with so few members should be associated with such a large volume of PPE contracts. I dread to think how much she was underpaid. Otherwise he said they are professional and dont force their beliefs on anyone and are lovely to work with. 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%. 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. The Exclusive Brethren, also known as the Plymouth Brethren, is building a Gospel and Bible study hall in the middle of Lysterfield, a quiet suburb in the city's south-east. Russell, Timothy & Wayne Lynes are the directors of the Lynes family business. Arrow County Supplies is a cleaning products supplier based in Shrewsbury. Cyril Parsons left the business in 2015. 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. Surely the more senior you are in the church, the more you want to abide by the rules you believe are taking you closer to God. Not only was Aidan a good worker, he was also a good and kind person. The Fulmer Education Trust is also part of the OSG network and among its trustees is Ross Robertson. 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. 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. In fact, I still have the pending friend request from Dick on FaceBook today. The Next day I wore black smart trousers with a smart jacket . Pop your email address in the field below to receive my monthly newsletter. If there are any close links between the brethren member companies and the hardest question of all was there any connection to the UK government? This was no ordinary construction company. The Plymouth Brethren is led by one man, that leader is Bruce D Hales, known as the 'elect vessel' or 'the man of god', Hales has led the church since 2002, taking over from his father John Hales who led the then Exclusive Brethren from 1987. If youre wondering why this might happen, imagine not being able to use contraception and having one breadwinner without a steady income. Together these businesses employ more than 55,000 employees, with a fairly even split of half being PBCC members and non-PBCC members. They also have an office in Colchester. 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). Dont miss a story! Back in 2016 when Alex compiled his lengthy feature on the movement, a Brethren-only school was situated in Foulston Avenue, Barne Barton. Julian Bushnell is also director of Cheviot Construction Ltd, he was appointed a director of Cheviot at the same time as Lee Hazell ex director. Unispace (International) Ltd incorporated in 2011 as Jemc1 by Garth Woodcock & Cyril Parsons, in 2013 Anthony Hazell was appointed a director. We wanted to find out, were they suitable companies in terms of expertise? Company director Samuel Drake holds the same role at OneBus Ltd, which is partly controlled by the Focus Learning Trust, which is a precursor to the OSG. Biblical prophecy and the Second Coming of Christ were emphasized. This video explores the relationships between non-Brethren Employees and Plymouth Brethren Business Owners.For more information or to speak to us, visit http. Promise. 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. I felt awful that the culture was not to admit or talk about this kind of thing. Most of the time, it comes from a devout founder passing his or her values on down . 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). With computer usage now a necessity in any business, God fortuitously changed his mind in 2005 and made them OK for business use. Many big brands are intensely religious, even though consumers may not realize it. Graham Whitbourn a Beaver Healthcare director is also still listed as a current director of Jesmond Construction. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Between 1873 and 1912, up to 23 people were buried there, with some of their gravestones still standing today. Kingsbury Press Ltd is a micro business owned by the Layton family and showing 16k worth of assets. However the contract shows that this contract was a supplier group with Sante Global LLP. They ban technology. On the other hand, Aidan was an overachiever, he frequently had bright ideas for the business and genuinely seemed to care about its success. Brethren generally see themselves, not as a denomination, but as a network of like-minded independent churches. The more I learned, the more uncomfortable I felt. Formally known as the Exclusive Brethren. Owned by the Soulsby family, they also have offices in Falkirk, Middlesborough, Manchester & London. It was awarded a 416,000 contract to supply PPE to Leeds City Council. The contract awarded to Sante Global Ltd is for a total of 271,500,000 which would bring the total won by Unispace/Sante Global to a staggering 950 million. They don't appear to be a limited company as no record can be found on companies house. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. At OneSchool, we want our students to process information perceptually, analyse data accurately, and evaluate situations intelligently, and fulfil their true potential. Owned by the McMullan family. Global Consortium Ltd - Other transactions - Stadir Limited, Reviewing the shareholders above shows many are listed as employees of Blueleaf, have further Ltd companies and connections to other Brethren member companies that were awarded Covid contracts. I have my own opinion and lucky for you, youre entitled to yours. Work pressure can be high at times. The family has also set up Suresan as a limited company back in early March 2020, the website states the. 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. They were awarded two contracts by the DHSC. PlymouthBrethren assist each other to establish businesses and provide sustainable employment in full compliance with all legal obligations. Focus School is the previous name of OneSchool Global UK. Far from it. 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. RT @trundletwerp: The poster probably has no idea how ironic his exclamation was! Ive worked for 2 brethrens people, both of them looked after me very well Id have no quibles in saying they are just great. Annual Return Filed view. There will be group . BORN into the controversial Exclusive Brethren cult that outlaws birthdays, pop music and women wearing trousers or make-up, Jessie Shedden, 34, needed every ounce of courage to plan her escapeR Companies House lists former ATC Enterprises director Samuel Purdom as a current director of the company. No sleeping under the same roof as a non-comm (detached homes only & no hotels. Youre not allowed to have your say. Again, the company appears to be owned by a family, the Nunn family: Alan, Alex, Daniel, Mary and Richard. If you were to research Ross & Luke Robertson, looking at their profiles on Linkedin, you will find that their career history would not show Unispace, Snaffle or Office Principles. Under the leadership of Bruce Hales the Plymouth Brethren Church and its member have becoming extremely focused on commercial activities, tax efficiencies and it could be argued that the focus has switched . I guess what Im trying to do here other than to give you a hopefully fascinating insight into the lives of people you probably didnt know existed Is to put your choice in the limelight. Unispace Supply was incorporated on 26th August 2020, now following a name change is called Sante Global Holdings LLP, it is a dormant business with Charles & Gareth Hales, Sante Property Ltd (Ralph Green) & 250 Management Ltd (Sebastian Parsons) listed as directors & shareholders. Graham is also a former director of Plymouth Brethren Church ran businesses Allerbrook & Scribefort. It came to prominence after being investigated by the Charity Commission over whether it was delivering enough "public good" to maintain its charitable status. Nicholas Walker is listed as a director of the company with an Antrim address. The Conservative MP Peter Bone supported the churchs position and even tabled a motion in Parliament aimed at amending the Charities Act to restore the presumption that all religious groups are for the public benefit and therefore can be charities. Daniel is also a director of Snaffle Solutions Ltd, a company where Luke Robertson of Medco Solutions was formerly a director alongside Daniel. CMT Equipment is a Belverdere based, industrial & PPE supplies business. They list Lloyd & Bronwen Robertson as directors. Or was the Draconian code enforced to make people comply by limiting free thinking? Archer Marketing also operate from the same business premises as a company called Orka Safety. 30 Jun 2020. There would also appear to be family connections to Brymec Ltd, Brymec are located in the adjacent unit to Bryson Products in Coulsden. They must wear their hair down with an accessory, like a clip or headband. The same person is also named as a director at Blueleaf Ltd, a company that was incorporated in 2011 for non-specialised wholesale trade. Oska Care won two contracts with NHS Scotland for the supply of beds & mattresses. The Directors at the time of the award were Gordon & Elizabeth Fentiman and their sons Mark, Warrick & Daniel. Belonging to the Church does not provide special exemptions, privileges, concessions, tax breaks, etc. Inivos work closely with Unispace and on the webinar section of their website you can find a webinar that is brought to you. Here former Plymouth Herald writer Alex Wood shines a light on a world that still to this day boasts influence, power and buckets full of goodwill for communities the length and breadth of the planet. Andrew was formerly a director of the now dissolved Hughes Travel Limited. Richard (Dick) Blackledge is also a former director of JMA Trading, JCA Trading & PAA Trading. To get away from the sectarianism of dissenters, people in the movement wanted simply to meet together in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ without reference to denominational differences. Why ethical vegans cant agree with meat eaters. 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. Alex Nunn listed as a director of Ureka is also a former director of Novus Trading. "Slipping some clothes into a rucksack, my heart thumped. All businesses owned by Plymouth Brethren operate independently of the Church and do not fund the Church. The PA to the sales director (and just about everybody else) was a middle-aged woman who had never married & still worked full time. Sante Trading Co. Ltd Shareholders (part 1). I wont even start on the climate denier and racist conversations he would casually bring up to affirm his opinion on. GDC Healthcare or Global Design Concepts are a Dublin based interior design company. All three businesses link to other Brethren members. The Andover based chemical & hygiene products supplier has four current directors Nicholas, Lauren & Kieran Matley, plus Michael Barter of Moroak Management. Somebody call Jeff Weiner. Being related to the MD, it very much seemed that Dick was able to stomp around the office doing and saying whatever he wanted with absolutely zero repercussion. Ex directors include Timothy Browning and ex Zest Trading director Charles Ker. It is true that as a rule the PlymouthBrethren generally have been cautious in embracing new technologies brought about through the digital age. Thanks brethrens! What a nice touch I sincerely thought. There is one worship centre situated in Brest Road, Derriford, and another in Lower Compton Road, Compton. In terms of PPE supply and gloves, one company jumped out straightaway, a company called Gloves4u Ltd. He would sometimes sneak off to places, ensuring he was back the same day so nobody had to know. Andrew Cookson is a company director and is listed as the regional principal at The Focus School York, according to its prospectus. The UK business comes under Global Design Concepts UK and is headed up by the Gray family based in Dublin. Oakdene are another Antrim based business, they are a commercial printing and branded merchandise supplier. He gave off good energy, was fun to be around and motivated us all to do a good job. David Temple is an ex director of Nexus Team and the Breckland Park School Ltd alongside Stephen Turner of Southgate Global. A Plymouth Brethren church and congregation The movement began in Dublin in the late 1820s with a group of men (John Nelson Darby, Anthony Norris Groves, John Bellett, Edward Cronin and Francis. Accora Ltd won a 248,000 contract to supply hospital beds to NHS Scotland. I never knew if that was an attempt at being derogatory. 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 . Among other beliefs, the group emphasises sola scriptura, the belief that the Bible is the supreme authority for church doctrine and practice over and above the mere tradition of men. As the ability to do this has developed, tools have been embraced to enable PlymouthBrethren members to operate their businesses effectively, and in full accordance with financial and legal requirements. Wellingborough based Total Protection UK is a dissolved business, the business merged with Baca Workwear & Safety of Northampton, a Health & Safety Equipment supplier in 2017. Two of these contracts were with PROSPER for 120,142 and a second one was awarded to 17 suppliers (7 of which were owned by members of the Plymouth Brethren) by Bristol City Council for a total of 375,542. For more information, please see our Its already got to take a lot to make you even consider walking away from that. Its clear that the Brethren world is a mans world, but was the quality of life really better for the Brethren men? And when you consider Plymouths religious roots, you probably scratch your head and think, what religious roots? Lee Denny is also a director of Pinnacle (EU) whose ex directors include Matthew Calder of Baca Holdings. Part 1 - Profit or Prophet Unispace/Sante, Part 2 - Profit or Prophet Medco Solutions. Today, the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church is thought to have around 45,000 members worldwide and 12,000 . The movement soon spread throughout the United Kingdom and by 1845, the assembly in Plymouth had more than 1,000 people in fellowship. In the 6 months from my starting to my departure, he changed from this smiley, intuitive, genius as he was often referred to around the office, to someone who physically aged 10 years in front of my eyes and would struggle to keep his eyes open in meetings. Until 2005, Brethren banned cellphones, computers and fax machines. As told to Kate Graham. Were the elaborate rules that still stand today established to ensure good and proper Christian living? This company was run by a family who were a part of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (PBCC). 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 . Belonging to the Church does not providespecial exemptions, privileges, concessions, tax breaks, etc. He mentioned that they just do a couple of slightly 'odd' things from a workplace p.o.v e.g. He would miss meetings and return to the office with his hair freshly cut. The movement originated in Ireland and England a few years earlier with groups of Christians who met for prayer and fellowship. Trustee Charlie Leflaive has significant interests in a company called ToffeIn Ltd, which was awarded three contracts worth more than 4 million. These eight companies all have connections to Unispace/Sante Global or Medco Solutions. It says that the School is generously supported via the donation of time and financial support by the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church. In January this year, he was accused of assault by two former members on a public street next to his fathers mansion in Australia, where he lives next door. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The last accounts filed by the business showed net assets of -179k. Yewdale Corporation owned by the Parsons family, based in Wickford, Essex, are a commercial shading & screening company. 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 Exclusive Brethren is a subset of a Christian group, often described as Plymouth Brethren in the UK. It just seemed, well, non-optional. Im glad to report Aidan was resilient and always bounced back. Plymouth's Kickin' Caribou Canadian restaurant serving up mouthwatering poutines and sandwiches, The Mutley Plain restaurant holds special Taco Thursday nights, Katie Price fans 'sad' for daughter with nail and hair extensions, It certainly isn't the first time the TV personality has found herself in the firing line after giving her daughter a makeover, Plymouth's 'most famous' cat Mischief gets grounded for going too far, Tonie's cat Mischief has his own Facebook group where people share where they have spotted him, Plymouth Argyle vs Charlton Live: Updates from League One game, Steven Schumacher's promotion-chasing Pilgrims are playing the first of two successive games at Home Park, Dartmoor Starbucks drive-thru plan enrages locals. On reflection my initial impressions were undeniably naive. He was curious by nature. They operate from the same premises as dissolved J.P. Glass (UK) operated, J.P Glass was owned by the Gray family, who now run GDC. Directors of CID include Alfred Soulsby through his family business Equitable Fortitude Ltd. Alfred is also a director of ACAD Trading. It would not be uncommon to come in and find emails sent during the wee hours of the morning. Northampton based Baca Workwear & Safety is the Calder family business that owns Total Protection UK.
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