Welcome to the Good Neighbours UK policy page

The following policies apply to:

People who benefit from Good Neighbours UK’s work

Good Neighbours UK Staff and Trustees

Good Neighbours UK volunteers

Other people who come into contact with GNUK through its work

All of these documents are revised regularly so please revisit this page from time to time to get the latest version

Complaints, Whistleblowing and Safeguarding

Whistleblowing is raising a concern about danger or illegality that affects others, this could include fraud, bribery or corruption (see the Anti-Fraud policy for details).  He or she is a messenger raising a concern so that others can address it.

Safeguarding is when someone raises a concern specifically about the well-being of a child or an adult at risk. He or she is a messenger raising a concern so that others can address it.

A complaint or grievance is when someone believes they have been personally treated poorly.  This poor treatment could involve a breach of their individuality and is seeking redress or justice.  The person making the complaint is expected to prove their case.

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Zarina Douglas-Sori
Chief Executive
Zarina studied international development at the University of East Anglia and since 2001 has worked for charitable organisations in the United Kingdom and overseas in the fields of poverty alleviation, inclusion, food security and sustainability.

Zarina is passionate about community-led development and empowering minority and disadvantaged groups to lead positive and impactful development and social change. Prior to joining Good Neighbours UK, Zarina worked as a grant officer for Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust. Zarina has experience of leading and managing development programmes. She spent 13 years in West Africa supporting farming families to improve their subsistence and commercial agriculture. Zarina is bi-lingual in English and French and loves learning languages. In her free time Zarina enjoys crochet, karate and yoga.