Other Claims Scheme

1. Other Claims Outcomes

The Other Claims Scheme will address all legal claims relating to Employment, National Insurance, Pensions and Retirement, that meet the criteria below.

Due to the specific nature of these types of claims, appropriate outcomes will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

2. Who can Apply?

Any person aged 18 or over who can establish they are/were:

a) Employed by the Trust, OR
b) Employed by an Associated Entity

AND

• a claim arising out of the person’s employment relates to the period from 1st January 2014 to 31st December 2020;

OR

Any person who can establish they have previously received written correspondence from any former and/or current Trustees of the Trust, at any time, in which specific representations have been made to the applicant as an individual (rather than to the Jesus Fellowship Community) regarding provision for any of the following:

• Shortfall in National Insurance Contributions (‘NICs’)
• Pensions entitlement
• Retirement

Who cannot apply to the Other Claims Scheme?

Any person who:

• has pursued a claim for compensation against the Trust and/or an Associated Entity in respect of the same damage or loss for which they are applying to the Other Claims Scheme and has received an award of compensation in full and final settlement of that claim;
• has received a criminal conviction in respect of their conduct towards others in the Jesus Fellowship.
• was a member of the Covering Authority and/or Apostolic Group of the Jesus Fellowship.

3. How to Apply?

Application Form

Please see below information that will be required to complete the application form for the Other Claims Scheme.

Application Form

1. Identification
You will be asked to provide certified proof of identity. The following is a list of the types of ID that will be accepted:

• a certified photocopy of a passport or EU identity card
• a certified photocopy of a driver’s licence
• a certified photocopy of a bank card/post office account card (both sides of card with account details blacked out)
• a recent passport sized colour photograph, signed and witnessed, on the back, by an appropriate professional (solicitor or Medical practitioner) who can confirm your identity.

If you have had a legal change of name either by marriage, divorce or by deed poll since your time in the Jesus Fellowship Community Trust, then you will need to provide evidence of the name change (e.g. a marriage certificate).

All ID must be certified to be accepted. Certified ID is a way of confirming that the document provided is a true copy of the original.

A full list of accepted ID and how to certify ID can be found on the FAQ page.

2. Details of claim
It is important when completing your application that you provide full details setting out the background to your potential claim, together with any supporting documentation, in order that such claims can be processed swiftly, and their merits carefully assessed on a case-by-case basis.

For example, this may include details such as people involved, dates, employment role/position, National Insurance record, correspondence, or other information.

If more information is required during the application process, the Scheme solicitors will contact the applicant or the applicants solicitors for more details.

3. Processing your personal data
You will need to sign a declaration to confirm that you have read the Jesus Fellowship Redress Scheme Privacy Notice and to confirm you understand how your information is shared and kept, before submitting their application.

For all information on how personal data is collected, stored and used, please see here.

Third party support with application
When applying for the Individual Redress Payment Scheme, tyou can be supported by either;

• a Solicitor: All eligible applicants may be entitled to provisions of costs towards any solicitors’ fees, which will be determined on a case-by-case basis. For more information about using a solicitor please continue to the next section below on this page.
• a Litigation Friend: an individual who offers support to an eligible applicant who lacks capacity, and who can fairly and competently conduct an application on behalf of that eligible applicant, and who has completed a certificate of suitability (N235 form) to be filed with the court.
• an Attorney: a person who has a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) as registered with the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG).
• a Nominated Representative: a family member, friend or individual who can assist the eligible applicant with their application form. The applicant must provide a completed Nominated Representative Form, identifying the individual who will be acting as their Nominated Representative. You can find the form here.

If you are being supported by a Litigation Friend, an Attorney (LPA) or Nominated Representative, then proof of consent will need to be provided with the application form along with certified ID. More information on third party support can be found on our FAQ page.

4. Using a Solicitor

Eligible applicants whose Other Claims Scheme applications are agreed, will be offered a contribution towards reasonable legal costs, on a case-by-case basis.

Following the submission of an application, the Scheme Solicitors will advise in writing an offer of payment towards legal fees, relating to the complexity of your situation. Please note that it may take up to 12 weeks to provide an initial response to your potential claim.

Legal costs will usually be settled directly with the Eligible Applicant’s Solicitor following settlement and payment of the claim.

If you are offered a payment and want to accept it, you will be asked to sign a settlement agreement. The settlement agreement is a legal document. It has important consequences on your rights to raise or continue civil court action related to your abuse. You must sign and return the settlement agreement to receive payment. A solicitor will be able to advise you on the terms of the settlement agreement.

How to engage a solicitor?

We are not in a position to recommend a particular solicitor but help can be found through the Law Society website Law Society website.

5. Next Steps

You can apply using the button at the bottom of this page.

Once your application has been submitted, you will be sent an acknowledgment from the Scheme Solicitors, to confirm your application has been received. Depending on the details submitted, it may then take up to 12 weeks to provide an initial response to your potential claim.

When your application is being processed:

• Initially, your application will be checked against your certified ID and a check of records will be carried out, as relevant to the details submitted.
• The Scheme Solicitors will look at your claim and come back to you or your solicitor, if further information is required.
• The Scheme Solicitors will advise in writing an offer of payment towards legal fees, relating to the complexity of your situation
• Once the Scheme Solicitors have reviewed and considered the application, they will then send advice to the Trustees with recommendations.
• You will then receive a decision either directly or via your solicitor if you have one, which may include an offer of compensation by way of settlement offer.
• You will then be required to respond to the scheme solicitors. If you have engaged a solicitor, they will be able to advise you on the offer received for your consideration.
• Once an offer has been accepted, any funds that may be owed to you will be paid. Any solicitor fees paid for by the Scheme will be sent directly to your chosen solicitor.

Whilst the scheme solicitors will endeavor to respond to applications in a timely manner you may expect the overall process to take weeks or months, depending on the volume of applications received at any given time. You will be updated throughout the application process.

Please note: If you have a solicitor supporting you through your application, all communication will go through them. Your solicitor will be informed of receipt of application and be contacted for any further information.