Abuse Compensation Schemes
Our team of specialist abuse lawyers act for individuals who may have suffered abuse relating to several group actions and schemes.
Talk To UsHow our abuse compensation specialists can help
We understand it can be incredibly difficult for victims of abuse to come forward and report what happened to them, especially if some years have passed since the incident occurred. We also appreciate some claims will have passed the limitation period. But we do act for victims of historic abuse under several schemes, which you can find out more about below.
The Church of England National Redress Scheme
The most recent abuse compensation scheme is the Church of England Redress Scheme. It is not yet fully up and running, but there has been an update as of 26th April 2024, and we urge anyone who was a victim of abuse while at the church to talk with our team as soon as possible. You can find out more below.
Other schemes we can help you claim under:
We have acted for victims of historical abuse in relation to the following five group actions and schemes:
- Yehudi Menuhin School Abuse Compensation Scheme >>
- The Jesus Army Abuse Compensation Scheme >>
- St James and St Vedast Compensation Scheme >>
- Lambeth Children’s Home Redress Scheme >>
- The Myles Bradbury Compensation Scheme >>
Claiming under these schemes
We understand the delicate nature of these claims, and the lasting impact abuse can have on the victims involved. Malcolm and his team are highly experienced in helping individuals who need legal advice and support for abuse claims, and are dedicated to getting people closure, and a sense of justice.
No win, no fee legal advice
We offer no win, no fee agreements (also known as Conditional Fee Arrangements (CFAs) to our abuse clients. In ‘no win, no fee’ agreements there are no up-front costs for you and we agree to take on the financial risks.
To learn more about funding your abuse claim click here >
The Church of England National Redress Scheme
Planning for this Scheme began in 2020 after a damning report from the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, found that the Church had failed to protect children from sexual abuse. Although the scheme isn't fully up and running yet, we recommend getting in touch with Malcolm Johnson, as soon as possible, if you previously suffered abuse within the Church of England.
Yehudi Menuhin School Abuse Compensation Scheme
Following claims from violinist Nigel Kennedy, one of the school’s alumni, and several investigations and reports, many former pupils of the Yehudi Menuhin School have come forward with allegations of abuse whilst in attendance there. The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) produced a report on this in March 2022 and our team, led by Malcolm Johnson, has acted for former pupils who suffered as victims of the abuse in question.
The Jesus Army Abuse Compensation Scheme
This scheme was set up by the Jesus Fellowship Church Trust, and went live on 26th September 2022.
The purpose of the scheme is to compensate both children and adults who suffered abuse whilst in the care of the Jesus Fellowship Church, which was also known as the “Jesus Army.”
Since the death of Jesus Army founder Noel Stanton in 2009, many allegations of abuse from both children and adults have surfaced. Since then, a number of people have been convicted of carrying out abuse at the Jesus Fellowship Church. There have also been allegations that the abuse had been covered up by senior members in the Church.
Malcolm Johnson and his team advise the Jesus Fellowship Survivors Association, which has been set up to support victims of abuse in the Church.
Please note this scheme ended on 31.12.23. Please get in touch with our team on 0808 164 0808 or request a call back, and we will call you.
St James and St Vedast Compensation Scheme
Please be aware this scheme has ended. However we can still provide legal advice and support for abuse victims under any of the below schemes. If you wish to talk to our team about your situation then please call us on 0808 164 0808 or request a call back, and we will call you.
Malcolm Johnson and his team have successfully obtained compensation for over 75 former pupils of St James and St Vedast schools, which operated in London in the 1970s and 1980s. All of our clients have alleged that they were subjected to a physically and emotionally violent regime at these schools.
Response from the schools
The school has given or offered a full written apology to every victim who has come forward so far, together with the offer of a meeting with the current school governors in the future.
Please note: this scheme has now ended. Please get in touch with our team on 0808 164 0808 or request a call back using the button below, and we will call you.
Lambeth Children’s Home Redress Scheme
Please be aware this scheme has closed down. However, we can still provide legal advice and support for abuse victims. You can call us on 0808 164 0808 or request a call back, and we will call you.
Malcolm Johnson and his team have represented over 80 former children in the care of the London Borough of Lambeth, who have made claims to the Lambeth Children’s Homes Redress Scheme.
The scheme began in 2nd January 2018. It was the result of work done by the Shirley Oaks Survivors Association and their negotiations with Lambeth.
This work resulted in Lambeth setting up a multi-million pound fund to compensate survivors of abuse, who had been in Lambeth children’s homes and foster placements over the years. When it first came out, the scheme was described by Lambeth’s Council Leader as the “first of its kind in England.”
Please note - the scheme closed to new applications on Saturday, 1 January 2022 at 5pm.
The Myles Bradbury Compensation Scheme
While there is no actual “scheme” in place, victims are encouraged to contact our solicitors, who will present their claims to the NHS Trust’s lawyers.
Malcolm Johnson and his team have acted and continue to act for a number of former children who were abused by Myles Bradbury, a child cancer specialist who was employed by Addenbrookes Hospital. He was jailed in 2014.
The NHS Trust that owns Addenbrookes Hospital has since made a number of substantial payouts to Myles Bradbury’s victims.
Can I claim?
If you suffered abuse by Myles Bradbury during your time at Addenbrookes Hospital, we encourage you to get in touch and talk to us.
The NHS Trust isn’t currently posing cut-off periods for this scheme. No matter how long ago your abuse took place, how old you were at the time, or whether your abuse was reported to the police, we can still provide legal support and guidance.
It’s important to note that there is scope for victims to undergo specialist treatment, paid for by the NHS Trust prior to their settling their claim. And, there does not yet appear to be any cut-off date for making a claim. However, we would advise any victim to make a claim as soon as possible.
