HR help that protects your charity
Hello! I'm Paul
I’ve spent over 20 years helping organisations face the people problems everyone else avoids.
The underperformers no one challenges.
The restructures that drag on for months.
The cultures where burnout and fear quietly take root.
I’ve worked inside charities, public and private sector organisations where one wrong call could cost livelihoods, reputations, or the mission itself.
I’ve seen what happens when leaders act too late, and how much stronger things get when they finally deal with the real issue.
That’s why I built Verdant Purpose HR; to give charities honest, grounded, values-led HR support that protects their people and their purpose.
Here’s the truth:
- HR isn’t about tea, training, and team-building.
- It’s about risk, money, and people.
- Get it right and your charity thrives.
- Get it wrong and you’ll bleed time, trust, your best people and reserves.
I get to the root of what’s going wrong, tell you the truth about it, and help you fix it properly.
If you’re leading a charity and need someone who’ll bring clarity, challenge, and calm to the chaos; that’s what I do.
Connect with me on LinkedIn, or hit the 'Work with me' button below.
Why should you consider working with Verdant Purpose?
Clients choose me because:
- I’ve helped charities pull back from the edge.
When rising staff costs, volunteer churn, or conflict threaten reserves and reputation months from closing; I help steady the ship and protect the mission.
- I fix the tough, messy stuff.
Toxic managers, failing restructures, grievances that have ground things to a halt? I bring calm, clarity, and a route through, fast.
- I get how charities really work.
Limited budgets. Overstretched teams. Board politics. I strip out what slows you down and give answers that fit your world.
- I’m legally solid, trustee-safe, and regulator-ready.
I balance employment law with real-world charity risk; so you stay compliant without wasting a penny.
- I don’t lock you in.
Verdant Purpose HR flexes around your needs; whether that’s a one-off fix, ongoing support, or just help getting through a crisis.
- I care about your cause.
This isn’t just consultancy. I’m a long-standing trustee myself, and I know what’s at stake when people problems start to drain your purpose.
Testimonials
Real words from people I’ve worked with as clients, partners, leaders & trustees who’ve seen the difference firsthand.
Emily, CEO
RSPCA Cornwall
"Paul provided invaluable support in helping us resolve a particularly complex HR situation. He responded quickly and outlined clear, practical steps that gave us confidence in the process from start to finish.
His approach was concise, professional, and solution-focused, ensuring we were able to navigate the issue effectively and with clarity. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending him to anyone seeking expert HR support."
Amanda, Chair
RSPCA East Kent
"Paul blends deep HR expertise with strategic insight that's rare. He supports and challenges in equal measure, leads with integrity, and makes tough decisions with people at the centre. Energetic, commited, and a pleasure to work with!"
Paul, Director
ServerLink
"Paul has helped us massively with our HR. We've finally got all of our documentation water tight. Very knowledgeable and responsive."
Sarah, Area Manager
RSPCA
"Paul has been kind, approachable, and unflinching in the face of challenge. He sees things through, earns trust quickly and brings calm, capable leadership when it's needed most."
Katie, Owner
AKO Consulting
"Paul leads change with a strategic, human-centred approach. He builds trust, delivers results and brings warmth and candour to every interaction. His work speaks for itself."
Zoe, CEO
StreetVet
"Verdant Purpose was recommended to me by a peer in the charity sector, and Paul quickly proved why, bringing deep charity governance insight, legal rigour, and genuine empathy to an exceptionally complex situation. He gave our Board and leadership team the confidence to act decisively and lawfully, handling a difficult transition with care, dignity, and respect for everyone involved."
Colin, Chair
Regency
"During a time of early-stage PE investment, Paul helped shift the perception of our HR. He brought credibility, modern systems, and a thoughtful approach that helped professionalise the business."
Rej, CFO
Regency
"Paul transformed our HR, bringing clarity, pragmatism and energy to every challenge. He strengthened the business by aligning culture across three companies and leading a major restructure. Simply put, he made us stronger."
What I believe
- People-first doesn't mean policy-heavy
- You don't need a full time HR team to stay compliant.
- Small teams deserve brilliant support.
- Your great work should have a great partner.
What inspired me to start Verdant Purpose?
Verdant Purpose started because I was tired of watching good organisations struggle with bad HR advice. I've seen charities overcharged for investigations, small organisations buried in outdated handbooks, and founders left searching the internet for advice. It didn’t sit right with me and I knew it could be done better.
After years in senior HR roles, I've built the skills to handle the tough stuff restructures, investigations, complicated cultural challenges but what really lights me up is doing it with purpose. I wanted to build something values-led, where compliance didn’t mean cold, and where legal support came with a human touch.
Verdant Purpose exists to help organisations doing good stay in the green legally, culturally, and financially. It’s about making HR make sense, and giving overstretched leaders the calm, confident support they deserve. No waffle. No drama. Just honest, effective help that clears the way and moves things forward.