Compass debt company

[Wingco]

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Thanks Enaid - that will do it. Wingco

[Wingco]

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Yup, already done it - funnily enough, I looked them up very early on in the DMP as I didn't recognise the RMR name on my bank statements. But it all looked genuine. Perhaps, in hindsight I should have looked further, although I 'm not sure RMR has been in trouble prior to this?

[Openlaw15]

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That would be worth its weight in tin. But she better be quick!!!!

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They were operating under variations of the name RMR, I believe - at least, that was what was on our bank statements. Wingco

Yes they were operating under said name, RMR. You can look up the company's details at Company House if you haven't already.

[Openlaw15]

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you won't get a single ex employee to comment as all were made to sign an air tight non disclosure agreement with Compass.

I believe these non disclosure clauses, whether compensation settlements or its like are contrary to the Equality Act. If the information is public knowledge anyway the non disclosure is likely to be ineffective, ie will not stand up in court. In this situation therefore, it could be a criminal offence of harassment, ie if the lawyers rely on such clauses when they have either constructive knowledge (enough information that they ought to be aware) or actual knowledge of the knowledge being made public knowledge.

[Wingco]

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Amanda Solloway was looking for a paid intern http://www.w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.aspx?jobid=54811

Perhaps her husband would provide a good reference?

That would be worth its weight in tin. But she better be quick!!!!

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You may find that that the Directors of this company are registered as different sole LTD Companies too. So then the Director would be a subsidiary of the parent company... Compass Debt Counselling is not the registered company name, ie not the LTD company's name.

They were operating under variations of the name RMR, I believe - at least, that was what was on our bank statements. Wingco

[Gilltheblackcat]

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Amanda Solloway was looking for a paid intern

So that's why they went bust, the directors3 have gone for proper jobs!

[EXC]

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I think I second that.

I did read on the FB group that their general manager has been on Linkedin looking for work since end of Feb or beginning of March. Cant find the link now, but her 1st name is Helen, I think. Just in case you get a job application letter....

Amanda Solloway was looking for a paid intern http://www.w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.aspx?jobid=54811

Perhaps her husband would provide a good reference?

[Openlaw15]

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Thanks Openlaw - I will send this to the liquidator. Probably a minefield to unravel who paid what to whom as I believe there was more than one insurer involved.
Wingco

You may find that that the Directors of this company are registered as different sole LTD Companies too. So then the Director would be a subsidiary of the parent company... Compass Debt Counselling is not the registered company name, ie not the LTD company's name.

[Gilltheblackcat]

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Also doubtful that a co in administration/liquidation could or would do anything about breach of such an agreement, as in effect the co has no ongoing commercial interests to damage.

I think I second that.

I did read on the FB group that their general manager has been on Linkedin looking for work since end of Feb or beginning of March. Cant find the link now, but her 1st name is Helen, I think. Just in case you get a job application letter....

[Nibbler]

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Also doubtful that a co in administration/liquidation could or would do anything about breach of such an agreement, as in effect the co has no ongoing commercial interests to damage.

[EXC]

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I very much doubt it - they will employ their contract writing skills to ensure there are no loopholes - these people are professionals:judgey:
Wingco

I can't agree with you there Wingco. From what I've seen their business model, accounts, consumer contracts, tax affairs and conduct are riddled with holes. I can't see why their empoyee non-disclosure agreements should be any different.

[enaid]

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Limitations of compromise agreements

It’s important that businesses realise that compromise agreements cannot be used as a way to buy the silence of employees who have discovered illegal activity or information which is of genuine public interest.
https://www.gov.uk/government/public...disclosure-act

[Wingco]

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I bet there are holes in it.

I very much doubt it - they will employ their contract writing skills to ensure there are no loopholes - these people are professionals:judgey:
Wingco

[Wingco]

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Hello, our story has so many similarities to what I've read. We were already in a DMP (although I wasn't happy with the fees & services). We took a cold call (phone) one evening and were taken in by the sales pitch and thought the idea of a 'debt counsellor' visiting us at home was a nice idea. The 'Counsellor' came round at the agreed time-within an hour or two he had our signatures on a Compass 'bespoke' plan where we paid X per month, half this would be paid to creditors and half would initially pay Compasses fees then the rest would accumulate into a pot of money so Compass could eventually address creditors and negotiate a full and final settlement and have our debt noticeably reduced in the process. No exact timescale or reduction figures could be defined although requested. I also questioned the bacs fees when Compass distributed money to creditors thinking that's money being wasted but was told its in the terms & conditions. Compass have charged just over £3,000 for a service which wasn't completed and had just over £6,000 in this so called savings pot. We're a good £9,000 down at the moment with £4,000 paid off debts.

You couldn't make it up - but we are all in the same boat (canoe without a paddle more like). Wingco

[Wingco]

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Well done.

I'm expecting a long list of creditors to be posted by AABRS periodically - but it will take time - there is no real time limit for submitting your claim yet, but if you have sent it in there is no reason why you won't be added to the list; I don't think you can expect a reply from AABRS! They are being swamped.