Why use Whistle Blowers
Whistle Blowers has been trading since 1991 and is incorporated in the UK and USA. We have developed an ethical policy, designed to protect the source of any information passed on to us.
Whistle Blowers Press Agency regards the contributor (the source of the information) as an equal partner in any investigation we undertake and consequently, will involve him/her at all stages of our enquiries.
“Whistle Blowers” regards anything, which passes between the source of the information, (the contributor) and its staff as strictly confidential and will not disclose any information, whatsoever, to a third party, without the expressed consent of the contributor. Moreover, during an investigation, we will not take any action, without the contributor’s expressed authority.
We keep the contributor informed of our intended actions and throughout our investigation will seek advice or guidance from the contributor. We are conscious of the potential harm we may cause if we do not adhere to the ethical policies, contained in our “Ethical Charter.”
If a contributor will be adversely affected by our investigations or if a media revelation could compromise the source of the information, we will not hesitate to warn the contributor and abandon an investigation, even if we are at the point of publication. If at any time the contributor wishes to withdraw, we will cease our activities.
You may obtain a copy of the “Ethical Charter” by making an email request to info@whistleblowers.uk.com.
Making the Choice
There is a myriad of press agencies advertising on the internet, many with the word, “Whistle Blower” in the title (URL). Before you contemplate contacting us or any other press agency, we would invite you complete some research by looking at the various websites. Whilst doing so, ask yourself the following:-
a. “Given what I am about to reveal, will I be safe dealing with this organisation?"
b. “Will this organisation act in my best interests or in their own interest?”
c. “Is it abundantly clear whom I am dealing with – is the URL (the website’s name) remotely the same as the organisation I believe I am dealing with? – who is the site registrant?”
d. “Am I dealing with a company capitalising on the likes of, “kiss and tell” revelations or a “cash for your story” enterprise, which uses whistleblowing, singularly as a hook for a story and hence, commercial gain?”
e. “If the website states it is investigating various activities, is it telling the truth, or is it hoping someone might take the bate and offer information about a subject, which is in vogue?”
f. “Am I dealing with an organisation, which is little more than a “story broker? Is the organisation acting only as a middle-man between me and a national publisher? Will it take ownership of the investigation and work with the national publisher or will it just pass me on?”
g. “If they are “story brokers” (being paid a fee for introducing you to a journalist on a national newspaper and are not involved themselves in an in-depth investigation of your allegation) question if now or in the future am I putting myself at risk?”
h. “Does the organisation employ nationally accredited investigators or properly trained investigative journalists/researchers? Disregarding the hype and self-proclamation, what is their background?”
i. “Does the company produce anything similar to the “Ethical Charter” produced by “Whistle Blowers” and if it does, why isn’t it referred to within the website?”
j. “Does the website contain an explicit, “Company Information” page, so I know exactly whom I am dealing with?”
k. “Where on the website, does it tell me whom I am dealing with? Exactly, who owns the website? Self-proclaimed plaudits aside, does it tell me anything about the company, who owns it or the staff working for it?”
l. “Is there a disclaimer page on the website, so that I can understand the prevailing terms and conditions?
m. “Is there a “privacy” page, so I know what information about me might be passed on and what information might be retained?”
n. “If there is a “privacy page,” does it tell me how to obtain copies of data (information) retained and held against my name, in accordance with the provisions of Section 45 of the Data Protection Act 2018 (a “Subject Access” Request or “SAR”)?”
o. “In accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018, is the company or the company’s trading name, registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)?”
p. “Is the organisation linked to other websites? Has the existence of the other website been revealed? If it is linked, then look at those sites and ask yourself a simple question, “What are these people up to and why haven’t they revealed the link?”
q. “Was the information displayed on the website I have been looking at, obtained from information originally supplied to one of their other websites and then dressed up as a whistle blowing story?”
s. “Are all the other trading names compliant with the law and registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office?”
t. “Before I approach them, should I complete a free internet search at Companies House to identify the directors and their association with other media companies. If the URL (internet name) does not feature at companies house and is not a registered partnership, is it owned by a sole trader and declared to HMRC?”
u. Likewise, before I go further, should I complete a free internet search with the Information Commissioner’s Office and check if the company, organisation or trading name is registered?”
When you have completed your investigation, look at the overall content, make an objective judgment and return to our home page and then apply for a copy of our “Ethical Charter.”
Make the comparisons – we will let you judge if we are the same as the others or refreshingly different and overtly ethical!
As counterproductive as it may seem, “Whistle Blowers” not only pursues the truth, it tells the truth!
How is “Whistle Blowers” different from its Competitors?
At “Whistle Blowers” we revel in our integrity and our “hands above the table” approach. We are specialist investigators, who do not have any need to hide behind misleading websites or fill our pages with factious or fictional content and do not indulge in self-proclaimed plaudits.
Whistle Blowers Press Agency was incorporated in 1997 with the sole purpose of using the media to address the inequities, exploitation and dishonesty, which pervades society and impacts on us all; in 2024 the same applies, only more so! Whistle Blowers exists to make a difference and provide a level playing field for those who need it!
At “Whistle Blowers” our policy is to remain invisible; unlike our competitors, we shun publicity/media recognition and insist we are never associated with any of the countless stories we break. That policy alone acts as an additional firebreak between the source of the information and the story – an investigation will never be connected to “Whistle Blowers” and consequently, the informant acquires enhanced anonymity.
Unless the informant consents, we will not reveal to a third party, any information which might identify him/her; in reality, if ever there is a major investigation, we will not be associated with a story, simply because we remain invisible.
Yet again, “Whistle Blowers” has a different approach to our competitors. If you require payment for your disclosure, we will not take a penny from the money you earn – see our FAQ’s
Unlike most agencies, who take anything up to 50% of your fee (needless to say, they disguise the fact and will try to demonstrate they have received far less) we will negotiate your fee and once we have done that, we will then try to earn a fee for “Whistle Blowers” – generally speaking, the national publishers/broadcasters are beholden to us and will willingly make separate payment to ensure our future consideration. It is often the case, “Whistle Blowers” donates its fee to the informant or a charitable cause. For further details research our FAQ page.
If you have any questions contact our news editor on +44 (0)1206 711055 or better still ring him on his mobile 24/7 +44 (0)7470 432200
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