Running a Charity isn't easy
That's why I built this blog
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.
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.
Why Great Performers Keep Your Charity Alive, and How Weak Targets Kill Performance
Clarity Saves Missions: Why vague targets kill UK charity performance. Learn to set SMART goals that drive impact.
How to build SMART Targets for Charities
Build SMART targets for charities. Boost impact by replacing vague goals with clear, measurable metrics to drive performance and mission success.
The Charity That Nearly Collapsed Because Its Trustees Were Just “Bums on Seats”
Stop poor charity governance. Learn how active trustees and skills audits save charities from collapse. Improve your board today!
UK Charity Annual Leave: Managing the Quiet Crisis
Are your staff skipping holidays? Discover why untaken annual leave is a major HR risk for UK charities and how leaders can prevent burnout and financial liability.
Why Good Intentions Fail: The Case for Specialist Trustee Recruitment
Discover why specialist trustee recruitment is critical for UK charity governance. Learn how to bridge skills gaps and protect your mission with expert HR support.
Volunteer Grievances in Charities: What the Law Says and What You Should Actually Do
Learn why formal grievance policies for volunteers can backfire and how UK charities should effectively handle complaints to protect their culture.