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| Blink Animation Ltd (England) Simon Drew, Per Brogard Ripoff investment, scam, paedophilia links Birmingham, Other |
| 9th of May, 2011 by User268442 |
BROKERS AND INVESTORS BEWARE OF BLINK ANIMATION AND SOFI ON SAFARI SCAM
****************************************************************** Blink Animation (aka Taylor Drew) wants to raise money (6 million of your money) to sell its children's animated programs to its kiddy audience, but guess what, check out its product 'Fergie's Farm' linked to a well-known celebrity with paedophila links!!!!! Do you want to back people like that? They don't have any money, look like scammers of the century with a Swedish sounding dodgy broker called Der, or something. Also they are already in litigation with ex-partners. Last time I heard they wanted a 100% loan based on nil repayments for 6 years!!!! What do they take us for. I said no to them and they went bananas. Very rude to me after that. I have kids and a family - no way are these paedophile backers going to get any of my money. They can go to h**l! DON'T INVEST, SEND YOUR MONEY TO UNICEF INSTEAD!! |
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Blink Animation, Sofi on Safari, Taylor Drew Productions, Boblins, GLG Inspire, and others - all shell companies where the 'lure' has been a share in the rich profits from children's animation shows and their 'lucrative' merchandising rights.
However none of these companies ever really turn a profit despite (in the case of Boblins/GLG) pulling in considerable investment. Strangely the directors all manage to take handsome expenses and paid trips before the liquidators arrive.
And Mister Drew's involvement? The charismatic sales director for the scams. One hears on the grapevine that he's also schmoozing HRH Duchess of York, yes Sarah Ferguson - two peas in a pod!
To summarise - avoid this man and his scamming |
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| One hears that both Mr Simon Drew and his former associate Mr David Griffiths are to stand trial for 34 counts of fraud and deception totalling some £15 million |
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| Hope they both get Ten years each |
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I don't know if the David Griffiths above is the David Griffiths - but if it is - he is the one that started the whole fraudulent process and he got away with it once, Inspire GLG, Boblins etc was the 2nd time. We will get you this time David. Bailed twice - 3rd time lucky for us, we will have our day in court - and boy are we going to enjoy it. Simon Drew and for that matter Nigel Taylor were just stupid and greedy and taken in by him, to the extent that 250 investors collectively lost £15.2 million. Simon Drew deliberately escaped his responsibilities by taking the IVA route and hasn't even got the decency to support his kids. As an ex-IFA he knows how to hide money and avoid paying his debts. Now married to a bit part actress, who had her day in the soft porn industry, by moving 200 miles to East Sussex he thinks he can run away from his guilty secrets. Many of the people he charmed into investing in Boblins, Ambers Animals (became Sofi's Safaris etc were trustess/parents of disabled people's funds. One wheel chair bloke lost his £250K award. Simon - how can you sleep at night - worse why do you think you can go back and do it again and again. As for Dave Garbutt - 1st David Griffiths for years, then Simon Drew - are you involved in the pay off's - surely you don't willing work with/for criminals ? And Mark Bevan, professional company secretary with many fingers in many pies.
Sooner or later we will be able to take this whole sorry story to the press - just let the police do their piece first. 3 years of investigation - the finish line is in sight...thanks to the tenacious few.
If you are a potential investor - fund manager or otherwise, steer well clear - you will be glad you found this site. |
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From the crown prosecution service website: http://www.cps.gov.uk/westmidlands/cps_west_midlands_news/man_charged_with_a_multi_million_pound_fraud/
>27/03/2012
A 48 year-old man is due to appear before Birmingham Magistrates’ court on Wednesday 28 March 2012, in connection to an alleged multi million pound fraud.
Jayne Salt, Head of the West Midlands Crown Prosecution Service Complex Casework Unit said:
"I have authorised West Mercia Police to charge David Griffiths with 18 counts of procuring the execution of a valuable security under the Theft Act and 16 counts of fraud by false representation under the Fraud Act, offences which were committed between 2004 and 2008.
"These charges relate to an alleged £13.5million fraud where investors were induced to invest monies on the basis of false representation in companies concerned in making television programmes which would later go into administration with very little or no return to any of the investors.
"This decision was taken in accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors. After careful consideration of all the evidence, I am satisfied there is sufficient evidence for a realistic prospect of conviction and it is in the public interest to prosecute this case.
"The defendant will be appearing before Birmingham Magistrates' court on Wednesday 28 March for a first hearing."<
Drew, you're next |
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NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED
Dear All
I can confirm that on Wednesday 14th March 2012 I charged David Griffiths with 34 counts of fraud/deception. He is now due to appear before Birmingham Magistrates on the 28th March 2012.
To explain the procedure from hereon in:-
This first hearing is called a 'plea and case management hearing' - it is purely administrative and I wouldn't recommend anyone attend as it is often only a ten minute affair. At this hearing I do not expect Mr Griffiths to enter a plea (which is quite usual). I anticipate that the matter will be referred for Crown Court hearing but in order for this to happen we will have to have a 'committal hearing' which is usual set for 8 weeks after 'plea and case management'.
The 8 weeks between 'plea and case management' and the 'committal' hearing give us, the Prosecution, the opportunity to upgrade the file to Crown Court standard and to serve copy papers on the Defence. At the 'committal hearing' the Magistrates can then be satisfied that the matter is ready for the Crown Court and they will refer the matter for a first 'plea and case management hearing' at the Crown Court.
It is this first hearing in the Crown Court where we will learn whether Mr Griffiths will enter a guilty or not guilty plea. I anticipate a 'not guilty' plea in which case the Court will adjourn the case for trial.
In relation to Mr Drew, the Crown Prosecution Service felt that as an agent of Mr Griffiths' he too should face proceedings for the same 34 fraud/deception offences. Since he was not arrested he cannot be charged, however, he can be served a summons, which will happen during the course of the next few days. Ultimately whether an individual is charged or served a summons makes no difference to the case - both are a method of advising an individual of the allegations they face and bringing them to Court. Both Mr Griffiths and Mr Drew will stand as co-accused in the same case and all their court dates will eventually marry up once the proceedings get underway.
I will of course keep you up to date with all that goes on at Court as I will be attendance at all hearings.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me.
Regards.
Dianne
WDC 2125 Dianne Knight
Fraud Squad
Economic Crime Unit
Direct Dial: 01905 332283 |
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Why would Simon Drew have two company director identification numbers registered with Companies House?
(1)
Director Summary
Mr Simon Drew has 1 company director or secretary appointments.
Short name - Simon Drew
Director ID : 915520465
Month/Year of Birth: 11/1964
Address
22 Fazeley Studios 191 Fazeley Street
Digbeth
Birmingham
West Midlands
United Kingdom
B5 5SE
Company Summary
Company Name Company Status
BLINK ANIMATION LIMITED Active
Appointment Date: 14/10/2010
Position: Director
Occupation: Tv Producer
Company Status: Active
Address:
22 FAZELEY STUDIOS
191 FAZELEY STREET
BIRMINGHAM
B5 5SE
GB
(2)
Director Summary
Mr Simon Drew has 13 company director or secretary appointments.
Short name - Simon Drew
Director ID : 910002003
Month/Year of Birth: 11/1964
Address
Upper House Orleton
Stanford Bridge
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR6 6SU
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Company Summary
Company Name Company Status
SOFI ON SAFARI LIMITED Active
TAYLOR DREW PRODUCTIONS LIMITED In Liquidation
MONSTER SCHOOL LIMITED In Liquidation
ODD-JOBBERS LIMITED In Liquidation
BOBLINS LIMITED In Liquidation
RAINBOW (ORETON) LIMITED Dissolved
DITCHAM & DREW PROPERTY DEVELOPMENTS LTD Dissolved
DITCHAM & DREW PROPERTY DEVELOPMENTS LTD Dissolved
BOBLINS LIMITED In Liquidation (Company Secretary Resigned 31/03/2005)
COURTPRICE LIMITED Active (Director Resigned 10/05/1997)
LUTEACT LIMITED Active (Director Resigned 31/03/1998)
T & D PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LIMITED Dissolved (Director Resigned 31/03/2004)
FINANCIAL ADVISORY BUREAU LIMITED Dissolved (Director Resigned 01/10/1995)
SOFI ON SAFARI LIMITED
Appointment Date: 18/03/2009
Position: Director
Occupation: Ifa
Company Status: Active
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Address:
22 FAZELEY STUDIOS
191 FAZELEY STREET DIGBETH
BIRMINGHAM
B5 5SE
GB
Directors and Secretaries
Load Officers
Company Accounts:
To view financial summary login
TAYLOR DREW PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
Appointment Date: 03/12/2008
Position: Director
Occupation: Director
Company Status: In Liquidation
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Address:
1071 WARWICK ROAD
ACOCKS GREEN
BIRMINGHAM
B27 6QT
GB
Directors and Secretaries
Load Officers
Company Accounts:
To view financial summary login
MONSTER SCHOOL LIMITED
Appointment Date: 31/08/2007
Position: Director
Occupation: Ifa
Company Status: In Liquidation
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Address:
BRITANNIA COURT
19 BRITANNIA ROAD
WORCESTER
WR1 3DF
GB
Directors and Secretaries
Load Officers
Company Accounts:
To view financial summary login
ODD-JOBBERS LIMITED
Appointment Date: 10/06/2005
Position: Director
Occupation: Director
Company Status: In Liquidation
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Address:
BRITANNIA COURT 19
BRITANNIA ROAD
WORCESTER
WR1 3DF
GB
Directors and Secretaries
Load Officers
Company Accounts:
To view financial summary login
BOBLINS LIMITED
Appointment Date: 29/11/2004
Position: Director
Occupation: Ifa
Company Status: In Liquidation
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Address:
BRITANNIA COURT 19
BRITANNIA ROAD
WORCESTER
WR1 3DF
GB
Directors and Secretaries
Load Officers
Company Accounts:
To view financial summary login
RAINBOW (ORETON) LIMITED
Appointment Date: 08/09/2004
Position: Director
Occupation: Financial Advisor
Company Status: Dissolved
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Address:
THE LARCHES, ORETON
KIDDERMINSTER
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY14 0TW
GB
Directors and Secretaries
Load Officers
Company Accounts:
To view financial summary login
DITCHAM & DREW PROPERTY DEVELOPMENTS LTD
Appointment Date: 01/06/1999
Position: Director
Occupation: Financial Advisor
Company Status: Dissolved
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Address:
5 HIGH STREET
MUCH WENLOCK
SHROPSHIRE
TF13 6AA
GB
Directors and Secretaries
Load Officers
Company Accounts:
To view financial summary login
DITCHAM & DREW PROPERTY DEVELOPMENTS LTD
Appointment Date: 01/06/1999
Position: Company Secretary
Occupation: Financial Advisor
Company Status: Dissolved
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Address:
5 HIGH STREET
MUCH WENLOCK
SHROPSHIRE
TF13 6AA
GB
Directors and Secretaries
Load Officers
Company Accounts:
To view financial summary login
BOBLINS LIMITED
Appointment Date: 29/11/2004
Resignation Date: 31/03/2005
Position: Company Secretary
Occupation: Ifa
Company Status: In Liquidation
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Address:
BRITANNIA COURT 19
BRITANNIA ROAD
WORCESTER
WR1 3DF
GB
Directors and Secretaries
Load Officers
Company Accounts:
To view financial summary login
COURTPRICE LIMITED
Appointment Date: 08/08/1996
Resignation Date: 10/05/1997
Position: Director
Occupation: Financial Adviser
Company Status: Active
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Address:
LLOYDS BUILDING
10 THE SQUARE
ALVECHURCH
B48 7LA
GB
Directors and Secretaries
Load Officers
Company Accounts:
To view financial summary login
LUTEACT LIMITED
Appointment Date: 22/01/1994
Resignation Date: 31/03/1998
Position: Director
Occupation: Ifa
Company Status: Active
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Address:
TY TO ALBA CRUNDALLS LANE
BEWDLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DY12 1NB
GB
Directors and Secretaries
Load Officers
Company Accounts:
To view financial summary login
T & D PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LIMITED
Appointment Date: 31/05/1995
Resignation Date: 31/03/2004
Position: Director
Occupation: Ifa
Company Status: Dissolved
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Address:
PORTWAY HOUSE
STREAM ROAD
KINGSWINFORD
DY6 9NT
GB
Directors and Secretaries
Load Officers
Company Accounts:
To view financial summary login
FINANCIAL ADVISORY BUREAU LIMITED
Appointment Date: 06/03/1992
Resignation Date: 01/10/1995
Position: Director
Occupation: Ifa
Company Status: Dissolved
Address:
641 GREEN LANES
LONDON
N8 9RE
GB
Isn't this against Companies House rules? |
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| More please, this is karma! |
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Those addresses aren't correct, Simon Drew's address is (so wellwishers may send consolations, or the public interest be served):
Ascham House,
4 The Grove,
Rye,
East Sussex,
TN31 7ND |
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In the separation agreement drafted between Simon Drew and his ex, the mother of his two children, he agreed to pay monthly child maintenance. He has systematically defaulted, details below:
2009 - September - amount: £1, 119.50 - actual: £760.00 - outstanding: £359.50
2009 - October - amount: £1, 140.00 - actual: £500.00 - outstanding: £640.00
2009 - November - amount: £1, 110.00 - actual: £1, 000.00 - outstanding: £110.00
2009 - December - amount: £1, 090.00 - actual: £1, 000.00 - outstanding: £90.00
2010 - January - amount: £1, 030.00 - actual: £500.00 - outstanding: £530.00
2010 - February - amount: £1, 030.00 - actual: £700.00 - outstanding: £330.00
2010 - March - amount: £1, 050.00 - actual: £500.00 - outstanding: £550.00
2010 - April - amount: £1, 283.00 - actual: £1, 210.50 - outstanding: £72.50
2010 - May - amount: £1, 040.75 - actual: £1, 000.00 - outstanding: £40.75
2010 - June - amount: £1, 030.00 - actual: £0.00 - outstanding: £1, 030.00
2010 - July - amount: £1, 030.00 - actual: £0.00 - outstanding: £1, 030.00
2010 - August- amount: £1, 013.00 - actual: £1, 010.00 - outstanding: £3.00
2010 - September - amount: £1, 098.00 - actual: £1, 000.00 - outstanding: £98.00
2010 - October- amount: £1, 098.00 - actual: £900.00 - outstanding: £198.00
2010 - November - amount: £1, 048.00 - actual: £1, 000.00 - outstanding: £48.00
2010 - December- amount: £1, 091.50 - actual: £0.00 - outstanding: £1, 091.50
2011 - January - amount: £1, 068.00 - actual: £1, 000.00 - outstanding: £68.00
2011 - February - amount: £1, 076.00 - actual: £1, 000.00 - outstanding: £76.00
2011 - March - amount: £1, 095.00 - actual: £1, 050.00 - outstanding: £45.00
2011 - April - amount: £1, 068.00 - actual: £1, 000.00 - outstanding: £68.00
2011 - May - amount: £1, 048.00 - actual: £1, 000.00 - outstanding: £48.00
2011 - June - amount: £1, 061.50 - actual: £1, 200.00 - in credit: £138.50
2011 - July - amount: £1, 168.00 - actual: £1, 048.00 - outstanding: £120.00
2011 - August- amount: £1, 048.00 - actual: £1, 048.00 - outstanding: £0.00
2011 - September - amount: £1, 132.50 - actual: £1, 048.00 - outstanding: £84.50
2011 - October- amount: £1, 175.00 - actual: £1, 048.00 - outstanding: £127.00
2011 - November - amount: £1, 151.50 - actual: £1, 048.00 - outstanding: £103.50
2011 - December- amount: £1, 148.50 - actual: £1, 198.00 - in credit: £49.50
2012 - January - amount: £1, 102.50 - actual: £1, 048.00 - outstanding: £54.50
2012 - February - amount: £1, 162.50 - actual: £1, 148.00 - outstanding: £14.50
2012 - March - amount: £1, 162.50 - actual: £1, 048.00 - outstanding: £114.50
2012 - April - amount: £1, 162.50 - actual: £0.00 - outstanding: £1, 162.50
2012 - May - amount: £1, 162.50 - actual: £0.00 - outstanding: £1, 162.50
2012 - June - amount: £1, 242.50 - actual: £250.00 - outstanding: £992.50
Total arrears to date in child maintenance welfare payments for his two children that he says he loves so much:
£10, 274.25
Will he ever make it up to them, who knows, does he care, unlikely... |
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looks like one of the directors has jumped ship
http://companycheck.co.uk/company/08100366 |
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2012 - July - amount: £1, 157.50 - actual: £0.00 - outstanding: £1, 157.50
Total arrears to date:
£11, 431.75 |
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| Drew and Griffiths took 300k off me, nice to see his address |
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| They were due in court this week, does anyone know if they got sent to crown court? |
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| Does anyone who got sucked into this by an FSA advisor and know if we can sue the advisor for bad advice and not doing due dilligence. My advisor creamed at least 50k from me. I am so angry with myself |
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Speaking as some one who has had dealings with studios run by David Griffiths in the past, I can't say I'm that shocked. When I worked for a games studio in Birmingham UK, 3D films were regarded as a standing joke by me and my colleagues. My local paper, The Shropshire Star, had run articles promoting their productions, and subsequent job interviews with that company were frankly a joke. Not so long ago I had an interview with the man himself in Bewdly, and he was the most appaulling, rude patronising twerp I've met. Good riddance to bad rubbish. The British animation scene does not need rogues like this in the business I am sure you will agree. It only remains to see what happens to Blink Animation Ltd. I think we are better off with out them. I really feel sorry for anyone who has had finacial dealings with them. This is one occassion that not getting the job was a lucky escape.
Let's hope they throw away the key! |
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I used to work for David Griffiths along time ago so I have some insight into his personality. He displays all the characteristics of a psychopath. Superficial charm, pathological lying, manipulative, lack of empathy, the list goes on. Not all psychopaths are axe weilding murders, many are CEO's or high court judges.They gravitate towards positions of power.They turn peoples lives upside down. Simon Drew was just foolish and greedy and easily taken in by David. He was able to manipulate him to get him to do what he wanted him to. This is what psychopaths do, although this does not exuse Simon from his share of the blame for what happened. I think the main focus should be on raising David's profile for what he has allegedly done so potential investors will be able to avoid him. Do you think it's a coincidence that their is virtually no information about him on the internet considering his colourful past? Hopefully this courtcase and threads like this will stop him from doing it again but, I somehow doubt it. Not unless he gets put away in a mental institute for an indefinate period of time.
Take a look at Hare's checklist for a full breakdown and try to tell me David Griffiths is not a psychopath.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hare_Psychopathy_Checklist |
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| Anybody heard whats happened to Mr Griffiths??? I think i see him in Cleobury Mortimer on Saturday but not !00% |
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| I believe Mr griffiths is in court next Wednesday with Mr drew. Mr griffiths still lives in Cleobury Mortimer cedarwood new road Oreton Kidderminster dy14 0uh. |
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