I would like to thank all those that emailed me yesterday, after my article about Oxfam. I have had correspodence from staff and volunteers, from my old region and further afield; all of them have a common theme; what can be done about this charity and the abuses they have carried out?
I am a little short of time today, but will follow up this post as soon as I am able, featuring some of the messages I have received. What I want to say now is this:
If you are experiencing bullying or abuse or have a complaint to make about Oxfam, as your employer, you need to follow the statutory procedure. In my situation, because the bully was my boss, I went directly to HR. Also contact www.unitetheunion.org/, if you are a member. They were pretty useless in my case, but it is always good to have this course of action on record. Even if you are not employed by Oxfam, but want your voice to be heard, I would contact the Board of Trustees, customer service at Oxfam House, Cowley, Oxfordshire or the Charity Commission, details of which can be found in the 'Links' section of 'Spanish Views.'
There are many people out there, including ex colleagues who are still suffering at the hands of VERONICA RAYMOND. I am aware Oxfam read this blog and would like to say once again, do the decent thing and deal with the horrendous injustices perpetrated by this person. You have caused a lot of pain, to so many people, it is time you held your hands up and took responsibility for your actions!
I am not going away and will always keep up the pressure on Oxfam, you should to!
2 Comments
Hilary - 2 weeks ago
Thanks for the update. Delighted to find you are now getting serious feedback.
Would like to say that sometime it's possible to pursue a joint action🤔
In spite of the baggage truly hope you're enjoying life in Spain
Love and best to Jason too. hxx
Luke Martin-Jones - 2 weeks ago
Thanks Hilary
What happened to all of us at Oxfam, seems to have struck a chord with many people; not only working at Oxfam but further afield; from others who have suffered from bullying and worse.
Despite now living in Spain, I still want action taken against this charity. Like you I would no longer give to Oxfam or any other trust, that is my personal choice. I do however want something done about the circumstances behind our leaving; at the moment I don't know what.
It is difficult actioning any form of legal redress from here, but as always, if you have any ideas, please let me know.
You must come and visit when you can, would be lovely to see you!
Would like to say that sometime it's possible to pursue a joint action🤔
In spite of the baggage truly hope you're enjoying life in Spain
Love and best to Jason too. hxx
What happened to all of us at Oxfam, seems to have struck a chord with many people; not only working at Oxfam but further afield; from others who have suffered from bullying and worse.
Despite now living in Spain, I still want action taken against this charity. Like you I would no longer give to Oxfam or any other trust, that is my personal choice. I do however want something done about the circumstances behind our leaving; at the moment I don't know what.
It is difficult actioning any form of legal redress from here, but as always, if you have any ideas, please let me know.
You must come and visit when you can, would be lovely to see you!
Darren x