Media Statement

World Vision UK disputes this week’s media coverage claiming we have a ‘toxic’ working culture, which is based on a complaint sent to the Charity Commission.

Our talented and dedicated staff are hugely important to us. We provide various mechanisms for dealing with staff complaints and if these are upheld, we act immediately to put things right and take action following our policies which are robust and fair.

We operate by the highest standards set by the Charity Commission and our processes are devoted to meeting those high standards across all of our operations. The Charity Commission is considering its response to the complaint, and we will respond fully if they make any enquiries to us.

The international development sector has faced a number of challenges which led to a significant re-structuring of our operations. This led to many job losses, as we shaped our organisation to face the future. We recognise such challenges, which have involved job losses through redundancy, are painful for us all as many valued employees have had to leave the organisation.

World Vision UK remains committed and motivated by our goal to maintain and increase our outreach to help the millions of children across the world facing hunger, poverty, threats to safety, and in need of urgent help in emergencies.

* Some coverage has focused on our former relationship with Meghan Markle. World Vision has had no formal relationship with the Duchess of Sussex since 2018.