We're committed to providing good quality services. We recognise however that we sometimes get things wrong or make mistakes. To deal with this we have a complaints procedure.
We don't look on complaints as unwanted. In fact, they may help us to see where our services or procedures might be improved. So do let us know if you feel we have made a mistake or done something which you found unsatisfactory or unacceptable. Even if you don't think that your particular concern amounts to a 'complaint' we would still like to know about it. You may help us to deal with something we would otherwise overlook.
Step 1: Contacting us
The first step is to talk to a member of rightsnet staff. This can be done quite informally, including by email. You can reach any of us via [firstname]@rightsnet.org uk or via info@rightsnet.org.uk. You can also contact us via our website: rightsnet.org.uk/contact
Usually, the best staff member to contact will be the person who dealt with the matter you are concerned about, as they will be in the best position to help you quickly and to put things right. If they are not available, or you would prefer to approach someone else, then ask for their relevant line manager.
We will try to resolve the problem on the spot if we can. If we can't do this, for example because information we need is not to hand, then we will take a record of your concern and arrange the best way and time for getting back to you. This will normally be within five working days or we will make some other arrangement acceptable to you.
Step 2: Taking your complaint further
We hope you will only feel the need to make a formal complaint as a last resort and that you will contact the person dealing with the matter first to give them a chance to put things right. However if you are still unhappy, the next step is to put your complaint in writing to the Chief Executive of rightsnet, setting out the details, explaining what you think went wrong and what you feel would put things right. Our Chief Executive can be contacted via info@rightsnet.org.uk or at our registered address: 4th Floor, 18 St Cross Street, London EC1N 8UN.
If you are not happy about putting your complaint in writing, you can always ask a member of staff to take notes of your complaint. You should make sure you agree with what they have recorded and that they provide you with your own copy for reference. This record will be passed promptly to our Chief Executive to deal with.
Once our Chief Executive receives a written complaint, s/he will arrange for it to be fully investigated. Your complaint will be acknowledged in writing within five working days of receiving it and we'll let you know when you can expect a full response. This should normally be within three weeks unless the matter is very complicated, such as where other organisations need to be contacted. Where this is the case, we will still let you know what action is being taken and tell you when we expect to provide you with a full response.
Step 3: The next stage
If you are not satisfied with our Chief Executive's investigation you can take your complaint to the rightsnet Board. We are a registered charity and as such are managed by a Board of Trustees. All materials relating to your complaint and to the Chief Executive's investigation will be sent to the Chair of the Board (contact details will be provided for you). S/he will let you know within seven working days that they have received your complaint and tell you when to expect a full response from them.
If you are not satisfied with the Board's response, you can always seek advice from outside the organisation. It may be possible to seek help from an advice agency or other organisation. We will provide you with details of any services local to your area if we can.
rightsnet is the operating name of Lasa Charity UK Limited, a registered charity in England and Wales. Charity Reg No: 800140.
It is a private company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No: 1794098. Registered office: 4th Floor, 18 St Cross Street, London EC1N 8UN.
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