HR Support for Small Charities

Reliable, practical HR support tailored to the needs of small and growing charities.

Supporting the People Who Support Communities

Running a charity is demanding. With limited resources, tight budgets, and increasing regulatory expectations, HR issues can quickly become overwhelming. Many small charities simply do not have the capacity for an in-house HR team — yet they still need the same level of expertise, compliance, and support as larger organisations.

At People and Compliance, we specialise in providing HR support for small charities across the UK. Our approach is warm, professional, and grounded in over a decade of senior HR experience. We help you stay compliant, protect your organisation, and create a people-first culture where staff and volunteers feel safe, supported and able to thrive.

Why Small Charities Use Outsourced HR Support

Small charities often deal with HR challenges that feel “too big” for their internal capacity but “too early” for a full HR department. That’s where we fit in.

We support charities with:

Employment law advice
Managing sensitive employee relations issues
Contracts, policies, handbooks
Volunteer agreements
Safeguarding and compliance
Recruitment and onboarding
Training and development
Coaching and management support
Investigations and mediation
Restructures and change management

You get expert guidance, without the cost or commitment of an internal HR hire.

Employment Law Made Simple for Charities

Charities must follow the same employment legislation as any other organisation. But for many trustees and managers, the legal side can feel intimidating.

We make it simple, clear and actionable.

You’ll receive advice that is:

legally accurate
easy to understand
tailored to your charity’s size
practical and realistic
designed to avoid risk and escalation

Whether you're dealing with sickness, conduct, performance, grievances or safer recruitment — we guide you every step of the way.

HR Support That Fits Your Charity’s Needs

Every charity is different, so our HR support is always personalised. We can provide:

✔ One-off support

For urgent issues such as disciplinaries, investigations, complaints, or documentation.

✔ Ongoing HR support

Monthly retained HR advice for ongoing questions, reviews, and compliance.

✔ HR audits and compliance reviews

We assess your current HR documents, identify risks, and provide recommendations.

✔ Policy writing and updates

Legally compliant and tailored specifically for charities.

✔ Coaching for managers and trustees

To build confidence in handling people challenges fairly and safely.

✔ Mediation and conflict resolution

Independent, confidential support when relationships break down.

Why Charities Choose People and Compliance

We understand the charity sector deeply. Our HR support is built around:

🔹 Compassionate communication

We know charity teams are often overstretched. We help you resolve issues sensitively.

🔹 Sector expertise

We work with charities, community groups, and non-profit organisations of all sizes.

🔹 Practical solutions

Clear, direct advice — not jargon. Steps you can take immediately.

🔹 Tailored documents

All policies, contracts and handbooks are written specifically for charities.

🔹 Coaching-led HR

As a certified Life Coach and Chartered MCIPD professional, our approach blends HR competence with people-centred guidance.

Keeping Your Charity Compliant and Confident

With People and Compliance, you know your organisation is protected.
Your HR foundations become stronger.
Your team becomes more confident.
Your charity becomes a safer, fairer place for staff, trustees and volunteers.

Let’s Strengthen Your Charity Together

If your charity needs ongoing HR support, help with a specific issue, or updated contracts and policies, we’re here to provide clear, expert guidance.

Get in touch today to discuss how we can support your charity.
You’ll always receive warm, human-centred advice backed by years of HR expertise.