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Independent Age

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No longer the org I signed up to work for - lost sight of its core purpose. - Anonymous employee Independent Age Employee Review

1.0
4 Mar 2022
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Some good work has been done in the community, supporting older people. The Services Team really care for the people the charity supports.

Cons

Charity does not know what it is - is it an overstaffed advocacy group or a charity to support people at the point of service delivery. Far too much money is spent on campaigning and advocacy with nothing to show, despite the laughable 'I did this' achievement blogs that are written. Influencing and Policy is the noisiest team in terms of need for self promotion, they (Heads of) have forgotten that they are are not employed to push self-interest projects and raise their own profiles, the focus has to be on the people the charity says it supports. If donors and supporters knew how much money was wasted, they'd swiftly find another organisation to support. Most ex-staff will agree you are completely shunned when you decided it is time to leave, no farewell card, no call from your manager, nothing. A request for an exit interview was declined. Left the org as no development opportunities, or chance for promotion/progression. There is a culture of bullying that has not been properly addressed.

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1.0
2 Jul 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good Pay, WFH, Great learning opportunities

Cons

IA is held back by poor leadership and a lack of effective management. Communication from managers is inconsistent, leaving employees confused about expectations and priorities. Rather than providing support and direction, management often seems disorganised and disconnected from the day-to-day realities of the charity. One of the biggest issues is the promotion process. People are frequently promoted into management roles without the experience, leadership ability, or relevant skills needed to succeed. This creates frustration for both employees and the managers themselves, as decisions are often poorly informed and inconsistent. The senior leadership team also appears to make decisions that feel reactive rather than strategic. Changes are introduced with little explanation or consultation, leading to uncertainty, low morale, and a lack of confidence in the charities direction. There are talented people working there, but they are often let down by ineffective leadership, weak communication, and questionable decision-making. Until the company invests in developing capable leaders and creates a more transparent, accountable management culture, it will likely continue to struggle with employee engagement and retention.

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1.0
2 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

None. Useless "people" team. Useless managers who aren't qualified in the departments they're in charge of. Constant change and redundancies.

Cons

Useless "people" team. Useless managers who aren't qualified in the departments they're in charge of. Constant change and redundancies

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