Erskine is committed to delivering a high standard of service. We want to know when things go wrong so we can put them right and learn from them. We will always treat any complaints with sensitivity, discretion and understanding.

If you have any concerns about our fundraising you can contact our fundraising department by email or phone:
Email: fundraising@erskine.org.uk
Phone: 0141 814 4555

Alternatively, you can write to our Head of Fundraising and Communications at:

Sara Bannerman
Fundraising Dept.
Erskine
Bishopton
PA7 5PU

We will endeavour to resolve your concern as promptly and as amicably as possible.

There is a three-stage procedure for handling complaints related to fundraising in Scotland.

Stage 1 - Complain to the charity direct

It’s important for Erskine to get your feedback, so we can understand any problems, address your specific concerns and improve our fundraising practice.

We will acknowledge your feedback and provide an initial response within 14 days of receiving it. We expect to be able to resolve most complaints within this timeframe. However, if we need to conduct further investigation, we will aim to provide you with a full response within three months.

Stage 2 – Appeal to the charity trustees

Our voluntary Board of Directors/Trustees have a legal responsibility to make sure the charity is run well. This includes overseeing our fundraising practices.

If you are unsatisfied with how your complaint is handled, and feel the issues raised have not been fully addressed, you may appeal to our charity trustees.

You can contact our Head of Fundraising and Communications at the details provided above requesting that your complaint is raised with the Board of Directors.

Stage 3 - Refer to the Independent Panel

If you remain unsatisfied with the way we have dealt with your concerns, you can refer your complaint to the Scottish Fundraising Standards Panel.

You can submit your complaint through the website: www.goodfundraising.scot/make-a-complaint

Email: complaints@goodfundraising.scot 

Phone: 0808 1642520

For further information about fundraising standards in Scotland please visit the Scottish Regulator: www.oscr.org.uk

Online Donations: Any queries or issues regarding online donations should initially be directed to our Fundraising Administration team who will be able begin the process of resolution soonest. This team can be contacted by emailing fundraising@erskine.org.uk or calling 0141 814 4728. 

Concerns about public collections: Where your concerns relate to Public Collections out of business hours or you are not happy with the response from Erskine, you can also contact the Local Authority Licensing Officer or the local Police (who will both have notification of arranged collections).

Where your concerns relate to one of the below:

  • Dishonest handling of funds
  • Misapplication of charitable funds
  • Actions that contravene Erskine’s trust deed or charity law
  • Actions that threaten to bring Erskine into disrepute

and you are not happy with your response from Erskine directly, you should contact the Office of Scottish Charity Regulator at:

Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR)
2nd Floor
Quadrant House
9 Riverside Drive
Dundee
DD1 4NY

Telephone: 01382 220446

Website: www.oscr.org.uk