Verdant Purpose HR Blog
Running a charity isn’t easy.
You’re juggling staff, volunteers, trustees, funding bids, and an inbox full of “urgent” priorities. HR and governance often slip to the bottom of the list; until something goes wrong.
That’s why I built this blog.
It’s here to help charity leaders, trustees, and managers cut through the noise, stay legally sound, and build teams that actually work. No corporate jargon, no lectures, just clear, practical advice from someone who’s been in the trenches with you.
Because good HR and governance shouldn’t feel like red tape.
They should make your charity stronger, safer, and ready to grow.
The Charity That Nearly Collapsed Because Its Trustees Were Just “Bums on Seats”
Too many charities underestimate their trustees’ role, until it costs them dearly. In this post, I unpack what went wrong in one failing charity and share a practical way to rebuild trust, skills, and governance from the ground up.
Why Great Performers Keep Charities Alive
Discover why setting SMART targets is vital in charities and how clear performance goals turned one struggling shop into a success story.
When One Toxic Employee Holds a Charity Hostage, and How to Legally End It
Toxic behaviour doesn’t fix itself. Here’s how one charity faced it, fixed it, and got its mission back on track, legally.
Are You Paying Below Minimum Wage Without Realising it? A Hidden Risk for Charities
Do you have staff on a salary below £25,274.70 who work 37.5 hours a week?
Find out in this post if you're at risk of underpaying the national minimum wage.
Why Charity Workers Aren’t Taking Annual Leave (And Why It Matters)
Many UK charity workers aren’t taking their annual leave. Here’s why it’s happening, why it’s dangerous, and what charity leaders can do to fix it fast.
Why "Good Intentions" Aren't Enough: The Case for Specialist Trustee Recruitment
You wouldn't hire a shop manager just because they have a "good heart," so why recruit trustees that way? Learn why skill-based recruitment is the only way to protect your mission and reduce board-level risk.