Jesus Fellowship Redress Scheme Launch
This is an update from the Trustees of the Jesus Fellowship Community Trust.
The Jesus Fellowship Redress Scheme is open for applications between 26th September 2022 and 31st December 2023.
The Jesus Fellowship Redress Scheme offers fair redress to those who have suffered harm, abuse and/or adverse experiences within the Jesus Fellowship community. It also provides a clear process for employment, pension, national insurance and retirement claims.
The Jesus Fellowship Redress Scheme has been specifically designed to give survivors and applicants an effective means for swift and compassionate settlement, without having to go through the courts. It ensures the compensation available goes to survivors and applicants, rather than being eroded by legal fees. It also means no survivor or applicant, who claims through the Scheme, will have to re-state their experience in court.
The Jesus Fellowship Redress Scheme is being delivered in conjunction with our solicitors, Clyde & Co. All claims will be reviewed by them, and outcomes decided in conjunction with the Jesus Fellowship Community Trust Trustees overseeing the closure of the Trust.
Please visit https://jesus.org.uk for information on what is covered by the Jesus Fellowship Redress Scheme, who can apply, how to apply, and the types of redress available.
Please note that the website covers subjects which people may find distressing. You can find help and support with your application by visiting https://jesus.org.uk/support
The Jesus Fellowship Community Trust will report on the progress and outcomes of the Jesus Fellowship Redress Scheme, with updates published on the website.
The Scheme is part of Phase 2 of the Jesus Fellowship Community Trust closure process.
Information regarding requests relating to future phases of closure, and that are not covered by the Jesus Fellowship Redress Scheme, including the inclusion of former Trust members in the apportionment of any residual Trust funds, can be found here: https://jesus.org.uk/phases-of-closure
Published 26th September 2022
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.