Warwick Penson is also a trustee of Althorpe Gospel Hall, a Plymouth Brethren church alongside Daniel Goodenough of GDC & Nexus Team. Back in 2016 when Alex compiled his lengthy feature on the movement, a Brethren-only school was situated in Foulston Avenue, Barne Barton. Within 4 weeks she had disappeared, never to be seen again. Belonging to the Church does not provide special exemptions, privileges, concessions, tax breaks, etc. CID Products based in Leeds are a safety supply company. Springfield Supplies & Projects is a furniture supplier in Bristol ran by the Baker family. Director Consent Form view. We would spend hours, sitting and watching him fill out spreadsheets that should have been done on his own time. Byline Times is funded by its subscribers. 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. Kingsbury Press Ltd is a micro business owned by the Layton family and showing 16k worth of assets. [25] The Stewards' Foundation, established in 1955, lends money to Brethren assemblies, institutions, workers, and missionaries. 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. Free and open company data on New Zealand company PLYMOUTH BRETHREN CHRISTIAN CHURCH (NEW ZEALAND) LIMITED (company number 8041708), 5 Noel Rodgers Place, Milson, Palmerston North, 4414. . Many big brands are intensely religious, even though consumers may not realize it. Bronze Architecture based in Rackheath, Norwich. My impression was that the men had an intense level of pressure on them. - providing lunch to staff but they themselves dont sit at the table - women will wear skirts and dresses (not too revealing or short) as opposed to jeans etc. This video explores the relationships between non-Brethren Employees and Plymouth Brethren Business Owners.For more information or to speak to us, visit http. Sadly, I think Dick could sense Aidans drive and determination and he did all he could to crush it, with varying levels of success. Bob Oliver is a former director of ACAD trading with Alfred Soulsby of CID Products. And if youre not, then tut tut) are non-community members or non-comms for short. Graham is also a former director of Plymouth Brethren Church ran businesses Allerbrook & Scribefort. 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. 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. Fund a better media. Brethren women are expected to give up working once theyve had children. Oska Care won two contracts with NHS Scotland for the supply of beds & mattresses. These 8 companies all have close contacts to either Unispace Global/Sante Global LLP or Medco Solutions. The Exclusive Brethren is a Christian sect that split from the Church of England in the early 1800s and has established itself in rural communities across Australia and the world. 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. Put yourself in a Brethrens shoes and take that idea for a walk. Ive worked for 2 brethrens people, both of them looked after me very well Id have no quibles in saying they are just great. Following my departure, there are 6 women working full time there, 2 of which were community. . Linkedins strapline needs updating. They are sometimes permitted (supposedly by the Elders) to go visit family that live abroad, but this is pending approval. With computer usage now a necessity in any business, God fortuitously changed his mind in 2005 and made them OK for business use. Whilst I worked for the company of approximately 55 people, 75% of employees were community members. I Worked for what sounds like the same company about 7 years ago. They don't appear to be a limited company as no record can be found on companies house. Plymouth Brethren members serve their local community by collectively employing within their businesses thousands of people, many of whom are non-Brethren. There are only distance links to any other Brethren members. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Likewise the Church does not provide any funding for businesses owned by Plymouth Brethren members. Active. Richard (Dick) Blackledge is also a former director of JMA Trading, JCA Trading & PAA Trading. Inivos work closely with Unispace and on the webinar section of their website you can find a webinar that is brought to you. They were awarded two contracts by the DHSC. Innova Care Concepts are based in Wetherby. 56 808 920 147. All Rights Reserved. I dread to think how much she was underpaid. Inside the secretive and strict Plymouth Brethren sect in Manitoba. Dermott is an ex director of Causeway Vision. However, those without a family connection can choose to join by meeting with a local group. I was shortly greeted by a woman who promptly filled me in on the dos and donts of the office. Sante Trading Co. Ltd Shareholders (part 1). Recommend. In 2015, Brethren members followed Charity Commission officials during a dispute over the Preston Down Trust. He liked to be in charge, things had to be done his way. I believe this to be so truly right that I cant even begin to comprehend your side of the argument because your values dont match up with mine. 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 same person is also named as a director at Blueleaf Ltd, a company that was incorporated in 2011 for non-specialised wholesale trade. Thats not aiming to put anyone down, the non-comms I met working there were more than capable of their roles & fantastic people. The Leeds based Gloves4u was a supplier of rubber/medical gloves to the UK market. Owned by the Aris family Daniel & Jonathan Aris. Russell Lynes is a director of the Rapid Relief Team, he is also a former director of ATC Enterprises & Zapp UK Trading. Why ethical vegans cant agree with meat eaters. All of a sudden, something I had never even considered to exist, let alone be an issue, had piqued my intrigue. In 2021 Gordon, Elizabeth & Daniel terminated their directorships. The family business listed Garth, Mark, Benjamin & Daniel Woodcock alongside Alistair Wickland as directors. The business is owned by the Calder family with current directors Ben & Marcus showing on companies house for Baca Workwear & Safety. Inivos is owned by the Fentiman family, the company was originally registered as Specialist Health Solutions Ltd, in Kings Lynn but is now registered in London under the Inivos name. Ocura Healthcare Furniture is a healthcare seating & furniture supplier based in Kent & Aberdeenshire. 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. To show you just how lucky you are to wake up every day and make the daily decisions that you do. Women mustnt wear trousers or make-up. Though the company confirmed to Byline Times that a Nick Walker is a director, the school has not not replied to inquiries to confirm whether the same Nick Walker is a trustee. Members businesses include a diverse range of fields, such as distribution and sales in clothing, architecture, rehabilitation aids, food and manufacturing. Though Tower Supplies does not appear to be a limited company the Aris's are named as directors of a number of businesses including Vista 4, where Jonathan is listed as a current director. A high proportion of Plymouth Brethren members operate family businesses. The Exclusive Brethren is a subset of a Christian group, often described as Plymouth Brethren in the UK. Children must continue to live with their parents until they are married. 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. (No offence to my parents who generously let me impose whenever I feel like it). Graeme was formerly a director of Midway Design & Build alongside Dale Paterson & Roger Lewis. They was very supportive and provided a fantastic, structured, secure place to work. 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. There is a large Plymouth bretheren community locally. The business has two directors Andrew Cuckson & Patrick South. Something big had happened and I could sense it. We explore the incredible church network with a giant global following, Get the latest nostalgia features and photo stories straight to your inbox. Receive our monthly print edition and help to support fearless, independent journalism. I was instantly fascinated by the Brethren women. That said, there are connections between the Nicholas Walker named on Companies House and the fellow trustees of OneSchool Global Knockloughrim. It is true that as a rule the PlymouthBrethren generally have been cautious in embracing new technologies brought about through the digital age. 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 Girls are also expected to wear skirts and their hair down, with a bow of some sort or head piece attached. 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. Our research in the UK shows that between the Companies registered on Companies House, Church Halls (Meeting Rooms), Schools and the various other Brethren Charities, that there are well over a 1,000 listed brethren entities in the UK alone, covering the businesses, charities & schools. 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 children attend the local schools until about 9yr old when they move on to their own faith school. Leaving is fairly non-optional for the Brethrens. They also have an office in Colchester. To put this into a sports metaphor that oh so many small businesses like to use. Director Kenneth James is an ex director of the now dissolved Silverdale Projects Ltd. The company based in Plymouth, is a safety wear & PPE company ran by the Burtenshaw's. He would call meetings that would start when it suited him and ended when it suited him, even if they over ran by 2 hours. Why people who want whats best for themselves dont understand the actions of people who want whats best for all. Owned by the Penson family, with two directors Gordon & Warwick Penson. But how much do you know about Plymouth Brethren and its beliefs? Mark Reiner is a trustee of Benhill Gospel Hall Trust alongside Neil Hardwick a director of UBT (EU) Ltd. Mark's sister Lois is the Auntie of Anthony Hazell ex Unispace/Sante Global. Orcagel again links to Unispace through director Garth Woodcock, the health & hygiene chemical products business has eight directors from the Cowie, Fowler & Woodcock families alongside Eric Hethrington. So, you can guess what else shes never done. Ill look after your email address real good. The company concerned being owned by supposedly God-fearing # . Business Outlook. The Magee brothers who are directors of the company are Paul, Marcus & Alan. You can wear trousers, but you might get looked at funny. He notoriously didnt read his emails. Thus the investigation led us back to the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church members and the companies they owned. Owned by the Sellars family they are a transit packaging business with a number of well known clients including Iceland, Thorntons & Halewood International. Members of the PBCC refer to themselves as the community. Did you know theyre expected to attend church up to three times a day and often have their own schools? There is one worship centre situated in Brest Road, Derriford, and another in Lower Compton Road, Compton. Unispace Global Ltd was awarded a more than 108 million contract on 16 May for garments for biological or chemical protection. All businesses owned by Plymouth Brethren operate independently of the Church and do not fund the Church. The North Ferriby registered Origin Packaging was awarded 2 contracts from the DHSC for a total value of 121,072,000 to supply saline filled tubes & funnels. He spoke of a desire to live the city life in a skyscraper and wanted to see the world, but knew he never would. 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. At Open and Candid part of our investigation looked at how could an office design company become involved in PPE on such a scale? On April 18th 2019, there was a buzz around the office. I have honestly never known so many people to actively use LinkedIn, a business purpose social media that has seemingly received the seal of approval by the big man himself. Yewdale Corporation owned by the Parsons family, based in Wickford, Essex, are a commercial shading & screening company. Orka is a family business ran by the Rabey family including director Paul Rabey who is also a director of Jesmond Construction. It just seemed, well, non-optional. Fancy receiving an email each month with all of my latest content? RT @trundletwerp: The poster probably has no idea how ironic his exclamation was! The family has also set up Suresan as a limited company back in early March 2020, the website states the. I eagerly obliged. Meetings mostly entailed the group talking him through doing his own work. It says that the School is generously supported via the donation of time and financial support by the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church. They are based in Peterhead, with a London based showroom sharing the same address as Oska Care, Orcagel also has an Irish based distributor called GC group in Derry. The employees of Unispace have moved to other brethren companies following the sale, many have moved to Sante. According to its website, the OSG operates 130 campuses with 2,500 staff across 21 countries. Part 1 - Profit or Prophet Unispace/Sante, Part 2 - Profit or Prophet Medco Solutions. This woman, free of men in her life, exuberated more confidence than all the other mumbling and timid Brethren women I met combined. Prior to the pandemic this appeared to be predominantly in relation to trolleys and drawer consumable for the trolleys. Further to the prohibition of donning a pair of leggings and tying their hair up, Brethren women are inhibited from so many choices most of us take for granted. Today, the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church is thought to have around 45,000 members worldwide and 12,000 . Growing up in the Exclusive Brethren meant missing out on a lot of things other children took for granted. Eastpoint Global based in Great Yarmouth, are a specialist distributor of educational aids. Otherwise he said they are professional and dont force their beliefs on anyone and are lovely to work with. I have worked for a company in Glasgow for a long time now and try are very good people to work for! Far from it. The OneSchool Global network was established in the early 1990s. 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. I have my own opinion and lucky for you, youre entitled to yours. All three businesses link to other Brethren members. 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. Peter Harrison, 'elder' to the ex-Brethren Another person caught up in the Thompson and Clark surveillance is an 84-year-old ex-Brethren man in Palmerston North named Peter Harrison. I googled Brethren but getting mixed results, so was wondering if anyone knows or has experience in working in such environments. Garth Parsons is a former director of Larchcroft Trading alongside Christopher Napthine. She was not replaced. The unifying feature of all UBT's clients is that the owners are parishioners of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (PBCC). We all pay tax just like anyone else! Firstly, imagine youre born into it. The first Brethren assembly in England was established at Plymouth in 1831 which is why Brethren are often called Plymouth Brethren. The Milton Keynes based Carlton Packaging is owned by the Magee family. 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. Some of these companies also have further connections to more companies that won covid contracts. GDC Healthcare or Global Design Concepts are a Dublin based interior design company. 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. The 680 PPE contracts were moved to Sante prior to the sale of Unispace. Dont miss a story! Once the un-sex educated virgins manage to successfully navigate intercourse, no protection is to be used. Turns out BBN had announced its forthcoming closure. The network began in Australia and now we have more than 23 campuses across the country. 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. Given considerable concern about the billions spent on PPE contracts during the Coronavirus crisis without competitive tendering much of which appears to have gone to Conservative friends and donors this new revelation suggests an ever narrower sectional interest when it comes to public funds. Great company to work for, great team that motivate and care for all involved, employees, customers and suppliers. The Gray's did previously had a company in Stockport, Cheshire called J.P. Glass Ltd which was dissolved in 2017. The PA to the sales director (and just about everybody else) was a middle-aged woman who had never married & still worked full time. The directors of the company are Tim Pocock, his son Joseph Pocock and Keith Wade. 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. This was no ordinary construction company. Definitely no swearing, save that shit up for when you get home. 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. Current directors are Andrew, Graeme & Roger Paterson. Oh hello. However, most members do use computers at home, work or school, with appropriate internet filtering, reports SomersetLive. CEO Approval. Sterilab Services Contract inc Sante Global LLP. Glenn Haughton a current director is also an ex director of Vendimia Ltd alongside Gerard Simmonds of Safpro Industrial Supplies. Two of these companies are Unispace/Sante and Medco Solutions. A matter of fact, yet oddly humorous them and us description was delivered. We use some essential cookies to make our services work. Inivos the Peterborough & Kings Lynn based company is an infection prevention & control business who did very well out of the pandemic supplying PPE. Cookie Notice Most of the time, it comes from a devout founder passing his or her values on down . Thanks brethrens! Nexus Team is the company that supports Campus & Co at the OneSchool Global campus in Swaffham. Northampton based Baca Workwear & Safety is the Calder family business that owns Total Protection UK. This is one of many examples of the groups lobbying activities, that have seen it able to mobilise the support of hundreds of MPs and raise millions of pounds. working for companies owned by plymouth brethren. He was curious by nature. It came to prominence after being investigated by the Charity Commission over whether it was delivering enough "public good" to maintain its charitable status. Accounts show at the end of 2020 that the P&L account had increased from 1.9 million to 28.2 million! 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. Multi-millionaire Sydney businessman Bruce D. Hales, left, leads the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church.Michael Bachelard The Brethren are hugely wealthy and politically connected. There is no opposition. Be the first to find this review helpful. Whilst you might be thinking, that doesnt sound so bad I witnessed a certain member of staff burn out in front of my eyes. leap 2025 grade 6 ela practice test. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Pop your email address in the field below to receive my monthly newsletter. Croydon based Giftfinder is a family business of the Purdom's, supplying bespoke branded merchandise. They supply beds, mattresses and other care equipment, companies house shows three directors Bob Oliver, Joe & Tom Hulbert. The Andover based chemical & hygiene products supplier has four current directors Nicholas, Lauren & Kieran Matley, plus Michael Barter of Moroak Management. 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. 29 Jun 2021. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. The last accounts filed by the business showed net assets of -179k. Inivos is owned by the Fentiman family and lists current directors Daniel, Elizabeth, Gordon, Mark & Warwick Fentiman as directors. Something went wrong, please try again later. In terms of PPE supply and gloves, one company jumped out straightaway, a company called Gloves4u Ltd. Probably, I think, we were a mixture of both. They were regularly in contact with former Prime Minister John Howard, donate secretly to the Liberal Party, and have lobbied for and supported conservative causes. A month after the story was published, a Brethren company registered as a charity, the Plymouth . Gerard Simmonds was a director of dissolved company Vendimia Ltd alongside Glenn Haughton of Halco Europe Ltd. Fairfield Care Products of Bedford is the Denny family company that supplies Healthcare equipment. It can become a little overwhelming to follow, we will produce a connections list at the end of the Profit or Prophet. 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. Acopia Group is a diverse company based in Bognor Regis, offering packaging, procurement and branded merchandising. 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. It was temporary, within walking distance and well paid. Never one to deprive my curiosity, I spent the weekend with the word cult reverberating around my head while I prepared for my first day at the office. 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. working for companies owned by plymouth brethren working for companies owned by plymouth brethren. Again, the company appears to be owned by a family, the Nunn family: Alan, Alex, Daniel, Mary and Richard. 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. Figuratively speaking of course. Directors are father & son, Mark & Daniel Reiner. Belonging to the Church does not providespecial exemptions, privileges, concessions, tax breaks, etc. Annual Return Filed view. Traxx Tyres also shares registered company address with Sante Global LLP. Many of the men personally invested in the business worked extremely long hours. The Brethren generally have been cautious in embracing new technologies brought about through the electronic age, concerned about how to use these technologies without any harm to the user. 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. And when you consider Plymouths religious roots, you probably scratch your head and think, what religious roots? Byline Times has uncovered about a dozen connections between trustees listed amongst this school and church network, who also appear to be directors and shareholders at companies awarded PPE and ventilator procurement contracts by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). Mark's brother Bernard is a director of the Bible & Gospel Trust, Aller Brook Ltd, Luke Reiner another relative is a director of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church Ltd.
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