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Awful and oppressive - Campaigner High Trees Community Development Trust Employee Review

1.0
6 Sept 2023
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Pros

Great colleagues at lower levels if you can meet them

Cons

Icy, morgue-like work environment. Interaction, discussion, benign suggestions and requests let alone collective action unacceptable to hostile leaders. Huge turnover (20+ of 30 staff in 2.5 years) due to unfair and arbitrary dismissals, plus others escaping. One ejected for requesting a meeting to agree playground opening time; another for requesting a one-day adjustment of their holiday; another for purportedly not writing in the "voice" of the charity despite no examples being given, even after multiple requests. Some department heads collude with CEOs to sanction or dismiss staff on spurious and unfair grounds. One - in front of a co-CEO- said a colleague must go on account of an action she herself was 100% responsible for. Partner and adjacent orgs wary of this exploitative conduct, Pressing need for Lambeth Council, other funders and grant-givers as well as trustees and Charity Commission to investigate,

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5.0
30 Jan 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

I enjoyed my time at High Trees, it was a great experience, and the work felt like I could see the impact it was making, which isn’t always the case. The different services can be a bit confusing at the beginning but once you see how it all comes together, it’s exciting to see how we all contribute to the big picture. my team was a nice size and liked that we were such a mix of people from different backgrounds and ages and cultures, which I didn't have at my last place. I learnt a lot and some very fun moments but the best part for me was the work itself!

Cons

They’re really clear from the start that it’s a fully office-based role, and they stick to that so there’s no hybrid option at all. That’s great for some people, but I would have preferred a bit more flexibility. The location is well connected, but it’s not in the middle of everything, and there aren’t loads of lunch options. That said, Brockwell Park is nearby and great for a walk in the summer!

5.0
9 Jul 2025
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Pros

I got to try different roles, working with my team. The people we support and the staff time together.

Cons

End of contract, role. I would like to have find another role to stay.

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