Freedom from Torture Reviews

- Staff, especially clinicians, are overworked with high caseloads. This is especially the case in the charity's regional centres located outside of London. - Unapproachable, unsupportive HR and senior management - High burnout rate for clinical staff, and high turnover in other depts: in my 3 years at the charity there were 3 fundraising directors - Notably high number of staff leave at very short notice - Fundraising teams are often expected to meet unrealistically high targets handed down by senior management

I have witnessed and experienced, intimidation and gas lighting often being used, particularly in recent years. Management can be hostile, aggressive and dismissive in their approach at times. Many talented staff are undervalued and experience undermined, there is overwhelmingly a lack of support from management. Workload is often unacceptable, when this is raised this as too much pressure by staff they have been reminded that they are disposable. It is almost impossible to take TOIL. COL increases and wages in general have been frozen for quite some time. Wellbeing activities offered are no more than a tick box exercise. There is a lack of opportunities for personal or career development.