Community Adverse Experience – Compensation Update
The Jesus Fellowship Redress Scheme had previously stated that financial compensation for ‘Community Adverse Experiences’ will be considered by the Jesus Fellowship Community Trust (Trust) at the closure of the Redress Scheme.
This was due to legal priorities relating to the closure of the Trust, and if sufficient Trust funds remain available.
This has been reviewed by the Trust, and we are now pleased to now offer financial compensation for ‘Community Adverse Experiences.’ This applies to:
- Those who have previously received a successful outcome from the Community Adverse Experience Scheme.
- Those who have received an unsuccessful outcome from the Community Adverse Experience Scheme when applying for Capital Refunds only, who otherwise would be eligible for a successful outcome.
- Those who have received a successful outcome from the Individual Redress Payment Scheme, and are confirmed as having lived in community, who do not have a Community Adverse Experience Scheme application.
- Those who have received an unsuccessful outcome from the Individual Redress Payment Scheme, and are confirmed as having lived in community, who do not have a Community Adverse Experience Scheme application.
This will also be considered for all applications which currently remain in progress.
Offer of Compensation
The Trustees of the Jesus Fellowship Community Trust are deeply sorry for and appalled by the abuse that occurred in the Jesus Fellowship Church and the residential New Creation Christian Community.
We offer an unreserved apology to all those affected.
The value of compensation being offered has been decided by considering the harm/s experienced and impact of these, legal advice, and comparison with other Redress Schemes.
The value of compensation being offered is the highest of the following (a single award per person):
| Category of Applicant | Amount of Compensation |
| Children in Community | £10,000 |
| Women in Community, who selected as part of their application: ‘Harmful treatment of Women as subordinates and/or Women suffering detriment and harm through being placed in positions of servitude.’ | £8,000 |
| Adults in Community Only | £6,000 |
This is in addition to any previous Redress Scheme outcome/s that an applicant may have been offered or received.
Applicants who have previously received an offer or outcome from the Jesus Fellowship Redress Scheme, where eligible according to the criteria above, will be contacted directly by email and post.
For applicants whose application remains in progress, this additional compensation will form part of your application offer in due course, where eligible according to the criteria above.
Note to Editors
Since December 2020, The Jesus Fellowship Community Trust has existed solely as a residuary body with one purpose – winding up the administrative affairs of the Jesus Fellowship Church. New trustees were brought in to oversee this work, which includes implementing the redress scheme, supporting survivors and former members, and ultimately closing the Trust