Scotland Ace's Firm In A Ruck Over £1800

Jul 6 2008 The Judge

IAIN CRAWFORD spent £1800 on dyslexia treatment for his son after being inspired by the story of rugby star Kenny Logan.

Former Scotland winger Kenny, 36, credits the Dore Programme for helping him overcome the condition.

But days after Iain parted with the cash, the firm, founded by businessman Wynford Dore, went bust.

Iain, 47, of Hawick, Roxburghshire, said: "We went without a holiday to fund this. I'm absolutely livid."

His son Michael, 19, a labourer, received some treatment - a home visit and a consultation at premises in Edinburgh - but the course was supposed to last up to 18 months and he only started in March. Iain said: "The programme is exercise-based and stimulates the brain.

"Michael was improving and he wanted to keep going. It's demoralising that he's been left like this."

I found the firms trading as Dore - DDAT (UK) Ltd and Camden Holdings Ltd had gone into administration on May 28. But Wynford Dore bought the assets from the administrator in June and plans to reopen.

Joint administrator Joanne Wright said: "We are very pleased to have completed the sale which will hopefully enable the provision of treatment to clients in the future."

Kenny Logan is a director of Camden Holdings.

He said: "The company is starting up again and their aim is to make sure that everyone who has paid for the course gets through it.

"People can get in touch with the company through the website to make sure they know about them."