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HR Support for Charities and Non-Profit Organisations
We understand that running a charity comes with unique people management challenges. From managing volunteers and trustees to ensuring compliance with employment law, charities need HR support that understands the sector.
At Limelite HR & Learning, we provide specialist HR support for charities and non-profit organisations. Our experienced HR consultants work alongside charity leaders to provide practical, compliant and cost-effective people management solutions.
Whether you need ongoing HR support, help with a complex employee issue, or guidance on policies and procedures, we’re here to help your organisation support its people effectively.
HR Support for Charities and Volunteers
Many charities rely on volunteers alongside paid employees. Managing this mix effectively requires clear processes and expectations.
Our HR support for non-profit organisations includes guidance on:
- volunteer agreements
- role descriptions
- safeguarding considerations
- training and development
- managing volunteer concerns or complaints
We help charities create an environment where employees and volunteers can thrive while maintaining appropriate governance.
Why Charities Need Specialist HR Support
Charities operate differently from commercial organisations. Limited budgets, volunteer involvement and governance structures can make HR management more complex.
Our HR consultancy for charities helps organisations:
- Navigate employment law and HR compliance
- Manage employees and volunteers effectively
- Develop clear HR policies and procedures
- Handle disciplinary and grievance issues
- Support managers with employee relations
- Build a positive workplace culture
With the right HR support in place, charities can focus on delivering their mission while ensuring their people are supported and protected.
FAQS
Do charities need HR support?
Yes. Charities must comply with the same employment law requirements as other employers. Professional HR support helps ensure policies, procedures and employee management practices are legally compliant.
Do volunteers require HR policies?
While volunteers are not employees, charities should still have clear agreements, safeguarding processes and expectations to ensure effective volunteer management.
Can small charities outsource HR support?
Many small charities choose to outsource HR rather than employ an in-house HR professional. Outsourced HR support provides access to expert advice without the cost of a full-time HR role.
What HR policies should charities have?
Most charities should have policies covering areas such as disciplinary procedures, grievance handling, absence management, equality and diversity, and safeguarding.
Looking for HR support that understands your sector?
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HR Support
Our retained HR support packages are designed to provide you with ongoing, dedicated HR support and partnership, providing proactive, expert guidance and reliable assistance right when you need it.
HR Project Support
Limelite HR & Learning delivers tailored HR project support to help organisations navigate change, reduce risk and build amazing workplaces.
Improving your culture
Explore strategies for improving company culture and transform your workplace into a positive environment for all.
Pay, Reward and Benchmarking
We provide market-led salary benchmarking, clear pay structures and practical reward guidance to help you attract, retain and motivate your people with confidence.
Breathe HR Software
Streamline HR with Breathe HR, the award-winning HR software for SMEs. Manage employee data, holidays, training and performance in one secure, cloud-based system.
Health & Safety
Practical health and safety support, helping organisations stay compliant, reduce risk and create safe, confident workplaces.
Developing your Teams
Limelite HR & Learning develops confident leaders, capable managers and high-performing teams through engaging training, leadership development, management programmes, DEIB workshops, DiSC profiling and coaching. We help organisations build inclusive, people-focused cultures where employees grow and thrive.
The people we support, supporting us
Limelite have delivered two training courses for us at University College Birmingham over the past 18 months; management toolkit training to upskill a group of less experienced managers to help them succeed in their management roles and bespoke skills training to our entire management population on the launch of our new performance management process. Lisa and her team worked closely with us to understand our institution’s specific needs and challenges to create training that was relevant and impactful. On both programmes the training was delivered in an interactive, engaging, and inclusive way which encouraged discussion and created opportunities for knowledge sharing and learning. The training received excellent feedback from our managers, and I wouldn’t hesitate to ask Limelite to deliver training for us again in the future.
Caroline Aldred, HR Business Partner
University College BirminghamLisa was a fantastic teacher. Having covered a few subjects previously, the training style was much better than what I’ve done before. It was very engaging. I also liked the joint approach with the business. This added a real personal touch to how the rules/guidance/training specifically would or could apply to us and our firm. This added huge value in my opinion as it meant it wasn’t just a course on what the rules are, but a bespoke course tailored to us.
Course attendee
UHY Ross BrookeThank you Helen and Lisa. Working with Lisa Murphy and Helen Scullion at Limelite HR has been a hugely positive experience for us at TOP Networking.
From the very beginning, they took the time to understand not only our business and its community but also the culture and values that sit at the heart of everything we do. The Culture Handbook they created for us is a perfect reflection of our mission and people-first approach. It captures the spirit of our organisation in a way that is both professional and engaging, giving our current and future team members a clear sense of who we are and what we stand for. Alongside this, the employment contract template and step-by-step guide to hiring have been invaluable, giving us the tools and confidence to grow our team in a structured, compliant, and values-led way.The support of Limelite HR’s expert guidance, has enabled us to take significant first steps in our business in building a consistent people strategy. Without this consultancy support, we would have been left piecing things together ourselves, which would have taken far longer and risked inconsistency as we expand. Lisa and Helen brought professionalism, warmth, and real expertise to the project. Their work has already had a lasting impact on our business, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to any organisation looking to strengthen its culture and HR foundations.
Richard Frazer, Director
TOP NetworkingWorking with Limelite HR to review and develop our Culture Book and internal documents has been a genuinely valuable experience. The process helped us clarify our values, align our team more closely with our mission, and ensure consistency across all communications. The team at Limelite were approachable, knowledgeable, and highly collaborative throughout. They took the time to understand our business and worked closely with us to shape content that truly reflects our culture. One aspect I found particularly helpful was their ability to translate abstract ideas into clear, actionable language that resonates with both current and future team members. Their attention to detail and strategic insight made the entire process smooth and effective.
Michael Davies, CEO
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