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On 31st January 2016, my partner and I left Southampton to start a new life as Expats in Gran Alacant, on the Costa Blanca. This blog will document our journey, as we navigate the Spanish system, travelling a path untried and untested. With Brexit looming, political turmoil in Europe, and an unpredictable future, harsh decisions must be made. Illness, family bonds, and a Change of heart all make for challenging times in the life of a 'Roaming Brit!'

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Whistleblowing!

28/10/2016

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Yesterday, I wrote a little about whistleblowing.  I have written much on this subject in the past, and thought I would write an addendum, to my blog entry entitled, Charlatan or Confidant Part VI.  It is important to note, that at the time these conversations took place, documented in yesterday's entry, myself and my partner were not in situ, at our place of employment.  This would have made it impossible to whistleblow on an unravelling situation, where in my view, other people were being put at risk.  It was the duty of my colleagues to report any irregularities that were occurring!

I have always been a champion of the vulnerable.  I believe their rights should be respected and enshrined in law.  I suppose when I started to work for Oxfam, I believed part of my role, would be to protect the rights of ALL individuals; after all, as a charity, Oxfam must respect those who have no voice, mustn't they?  Well as I am fully aware of now, Oxfam did nothing to protect those who needed their support.  When a complaint was made, about the treatment of a member of staff, who had been mocked and insulted because of his disability, Oxfam in its wisdom, decided to take the person who whistleblew to task; making the situation about them, not the person who needed help.

This whole shoddy episode, still shocks me today.  I believed in everything, this largest of charities, stood for.  I would have fought their corner to the death, yet, the disgraceful, vile and destructive way they approached a situation, that should have been immediately resolved, without any problem at all, beggars belief.  A disabled gentleman, left to the mercy of two dubious individuals, who had made threats against others, sexually harassed the same individual and had repeatedly lied, schemed and directed homophobic abuse, to an already violated person.  This was intolerable and one of the worst misjudgements I have ever witnessed; from a charity, the biggest charity, who were trying to protect their reputation and a proven Sociopath, in order to limit damage to them.

What an abhorrent way to act.  Allowing individuals to carry on bullying others, because Oxfam were too afraid of the consequences; It was absolutely unbelievable. The organisation, I joined eight years prior, was no more a protector of rights, than Donald Trump is a champion of the poor.  My illusions about this detestable charity were immediately shattered.  

I asked the person, who whistleblew recently, if they had any regrets in doing so.  They said, they would do it again and again, which says much about their integrity.  They, like myself lost everything because of OXFAM GB and not once did this failed charity ever have the decency to apologise, for their incandescent lies and manipulation.

I also have whistleblown in the past, I have done so in this case and will always do so again.  I believe others, still working for Oxfam, need to look inside themselves;  reach into their consciences and souls and stand united against the kind of behaviour, all normal people should reject out of hand.  Many of my colleagues, who I understood to be honourable and noble, have done nothing to reinforce that view.  They have allowed, not just one Area Manager, but a whole group of individuals, to play games with others lives; damaging the most needy and corrupting others; whilst those in the know, stand by and allow this to continue.  Shocking is an understatement.

My advice to those who are still there, is to stand tall against those who seek to cause harm to others, before they start on you, as they of course will eventually.  Luckily for us, we are now far from the fray, although we still hear exactly what is going on, from others who are witness to it and those who have resigned after us.

In time the 'Sociopaths' at work, within the structure of Oxfam will be caught and all those responsible; those who turned a blind eye and the ones who joined their appalling games, will answer for what they have done.  Always be aware Oxfam, that although I live in Spain, I will always try to bring you to book.  The anger in me, will always be there, because you did nothing and watched, as people were destroyed.  You will never silence someone, who requires closure.  

I know many people from Oxfam continue to read my blogs, which is a great compliment to me.  When you all have the balls to stand up to degenerates, give me a call,  I will be there, giving evidence against some terrible people and disgusting crimes.  Don't ever believe what you did to us will go away, It will not.  I may well have been advised to leave my country and start a new life, but because of you, I will never forgive or forget.  You will get you just deserts one day, very, very soon!

​There, got that off my chest!
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