TS-RDC-02
Trust & Stewardship
Risk, Data & Compliance
CORE
Compliance
v2.9.7
Complaints & whistle-blowing mechanism
Examines the systems for handling complaints (dissatisfaction with service, fundraising, or decisions) and whistleblowing (public interest disclosures of wrongdoing), distinct from personal grievances. Crucial for upholding *Amānah* (trust) and ensuring *Maẓālim* (redress), these mechanisms protect stakeholders from injustice, mitigate operational risk, and build a culture of integrity. The system must include clear routing: safeguarding concerns trigger immediate escalation under the Safeguarding Policy, while employment disputes follow HR grievance procedures unless public-interest wrongdoing is alleged.
UK Charity Law
- Charities and complaints (CC47)
- Charities and risk management (CC26)
- Serious Incident Reporting (SIR guidance)
ISO Standards
- ISO 37002:2021 — Whistleblowing management systems
- ISO 10002 — Quality management — Customer satisfaction — Guidelines for complaints handling
Excellence Frameworks
Related Criteria
Version
2.9.7
2025-11-05
Discussion (1)
Administrator
2026-03-07 11:07:50.474365
📋 **Version updated: 1.0.0 → 2.9.7** **Changes:** Updated islamic_references from mizan-297.json
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