Verdant Purpose

Verdant Purpose We’re a flexible, values-led HR consultancy supporting charities and purpose-driven businesses. HR, done differently. With purpose.

Check us out on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/verdant-purpose/ where we tend to do most of our posts Verdant Purpose provides outsourced and fractional HR support that brings clarity, calm and credibility to fast-moving organisations. Whether you're scaling up, navigating change or simply need hands-on, strategic people expertise, we offer practical solutions tailored to your pace and purpose. From employee relations and performance enablement to restructures and leadership coaching, we work as a trusted partner, embedding quickly, challenging thoughtfully, and delivering outcomes that stick. Led by an FCIPD-qualified HR Director, we’re here to simplify complexity, strengthen people leadership, and give you the confidence that your people agenda is in expert hands.

Turning a blind eye to a difficult person won’t keep your charity’s culture safe.If you avoid tough conversations, wheth...
18/09/2026

Turning a blind eye to a difficult person won’t keep your charity’s culture safe.

If you avoid tough conversations, whether it’s with a long-time volunteer or a manager who does things their own way, it drains your team’s energy, time, and money.

Don’t wait any longer. Join me on 25th September at 9:00 AM for a free interactive webinar where I’ll share a clear framework and ready-to-use scripts to help you handle awkward workplace conversations with confidence.

You’ll discover how to:

• Give tough feedback that gets results while staying supportive

• Protect your charity’s governance without sounding too corporate

• Sort out people problems informally before they turn into formal complaints

Bring your trickiest situation to the live Q&A and get real-time advice!

Sign up for free here: https://forms.gle/VvLaRg8Muk1Ns36V6

Looking forward to seeing you on the 25th!

"We can't solve this. It will take years." Imagine hearing those exact words from your HR provider... after your charity...
03/08/2026

"We can't solve this. It will take years."

Imagine hearing those exact words from your HR provider... after your charity has already been forced to shut its doors.

That is exactly what happened to a Chair of Trustees who reached out to me.

They were dealing with a deeply sensitive, incredibly complex people issue. When they tried to sort it out on their own, their expensive HR provider didn't offer support they just served up a mountain of more questions. The charity felt completely stranded, and everything ground to a halt.

They brought me in to fix the urgent crisis. Once we cleared that hurdle, we didn't just stop there:

We mapped out a bulletproof plan to safely reopen the branch.

I took on the tough meetings and provided direct, actionable advice so the board could finally breathe and focus.

We scaled the vision: That turnaround project morphed into setting up a brand-new, low-cost vet clinic for the local community.

Fast forward five months: The branch is officially open again. 🎉

The team has brought on a brilliant new trustee, their new vet clinic is about to launch, and I couldn’t be prouder to have helped them get back to doing what they do best: caring for Medway’s animals.

Running a charity in 2026 is already hard enough. People problems shouldn’t keep your doors locked, and passionate trustees shouldn’t burn out just trying to do good in the world.

If your charity is facing a tough situation and you feel like you're stranded on an island, don’t wait years to solve it.

Send me a direct message today. Let's get your doors open and your team protected.

Sometimes clients come to me after being told their problem can't be fixed. They call when stress is high, often facing ...
27/07/2026

Sometimes clients come to me after being told their problem can't be fixed. They call when stress is high, often facing a situation that another HR provider said they shouldn't or can't handle.

This is what happened when this client first came to me. They were stuck in a complex HR issue that had stalled because of poor advice. It was taking up management time, using critical resources, and leaving the team both exhausted and stuck.

While others saw no way forward, we found a clear solution together.
We quickly simplified the problem and created a step-by-step plan to resolve it. By giving regular updates and communicating clearly, I removed obstacles and showed that no situation is truly impossible.

The best part was freeing up their time and resources, so they could stop worrying about HR and focus on their real mission.

Almost a year later, I’m still proud to support the great team at RSPCA Cornwall Branch with their ongoing HR needs.

Solving these issues is important to us because generic HR providers often don't understand the unique and complex needs of the charity sector. That’s why I specialise in supporting only UK charities.

When an HR issue continues, it doesn't just cost money. It also takes a CEO away from running the charity or a fundraising manager away from raising vital funds. With many charities facing a tough economy in 2026, protecting their time, money, and mission is more important than ever.

If your charity is stuck in an HR situation that feels exhausting or impossible to handle, you don't have to face it alone.

Send me a message today.

Let's talk about how we can help take the burden off your shoulders so you can focus on your charitable purpose.

Charity leadership can be a lonely place especially when a tough HR crisis hits.Last year, a charity reached out to me i...
20/07/2026

Charity leadership can be a lonely place especially when a tough HR crisis hits.

Last year, a charity reached out to me in a bind. They urgently needed expert HR support to handle a complicated, sensitive issue. Because their management team didn't have the right structure in place, all the stress and uncertainty fell squarely on the leaders' shoulders.

Here’s how we turned things around:

We quickly brought in a dedicated Head of HR to steady the ship.

I stayed closely involved, acting as a confidential sounding board and offering practical advice to both the CEO and the new HR lead.

What started as a quick fix evolved into a lasting partnership. Once the fire was out, we shifted our focus to building management skills, improving workplace culture, and strengthening the entire charity.

The biggest win? The CEO no longer had to face everything alone.

Drawing on my experience with the RSPCA network, we mapped out practical steps, managed the challenges safely, and helped the charity save significant time and money. Today, RSPCA Cornwall is still a proud client of mine, and we continue to work together to keep their team strong.

So, why do I do this work?

Because charities deserve real partners, not corporate HR consultants who only care about profit margins.

Too often, corporate firms push non-profits into costly, restrictive contracts. But charities work with limited budgets and big hearts. You need honest, flexible support that actually lets you focus on your mission.

You don't have to handle it alone.
If your charity is dealing with a tough HR problem, or if your managers just need more support, let’s talk.

Send me a DM. We can have a private, relaxed conversation about how I can support you and your team.

What do you do when your charity branch’s future hangs in the balance, and standard corporate HR providers just don’t ge...
16/07/2026

What do you do when your charity branch’s future hangs in the balance, and standard corporate HR providers just don’t get your sector?

This was the exact reality faced by a local Chair and Board of Trustees. In a period of deep uncertainty, they didn't need cookie-cutter corporate advice. They needed a partner who understood the unique emotional and operational complexities of the non-profit world to help them navigate their options—specifically, a potential merger.

What started as a simple business and budget briefing quickly evolved. As we built deep trust, my role grew from offering outside advice to actively leading the complex, sensitive HR work required to merge with a neighboring branch.

Let’s be honest: charity mergers are tough. For leaders, it’s an emotional tightrope walk to protect their legacy while keeping the charity viable. By taking the heavy HR lifting off the Trustees' shoulders, we achieved our ultimate goals:

A secure, lasting future for the branch.

The absolute protection of its unique identity and rich history.

Complete peace of mind for a dedicated leadership team.

Four months post-merger, the branch is absolutely thriving. I am incredibly proud to continue supporting the team as they embark on this next chapter as RSPCA Brighton & The Heart of Sussex, all while keeping the beloved Bluebell Ridge name alive.

Leading a charity can be a lonely road, especially at a turning point. But a merger doesn’t have to erase the past. It’s about honoring the history, memories, and tireless hard work of your team while building a sustainable future. Because at the end of the day, protecting the charity means protecting the mission. Keeping this team together means vulnerable animals will always have a safe place to turn.

If your charity is facing a major transition, or you simply need an HR partner who truly understands the heartbeat of the voluntary sector, you don’t have to walk it alone.

Let’s talk: Verdantpurpose.com

Imagine a high-pressure situation so complex that it’s actively hijacking your leadership’s time, pulling staff away fro...
09/07/2026

Imagine a high-pressure situation so complex that it’s actively hijacking your leadership’s time, pulling staff away from critical events, and putting your charity's core activities at risk.

That’s exactly where one charity CEO found themselves before we connected.

They had tried to resolve the issue internally. They even turned to their HR provider, only to be told that untangling the complex web of issues could take years.

Here is how we turned things around:

We started with the human impact: Human problems don't fit into rigid legal boxes. We began with a foundational conversation about their ideal outcome and how this was affecting their people.

We blended HR expertise with Mental Health First Aid: We didn't just look at the legalities; we actively looked at ways to protect and support the wellbeing of the charity’s team.

We delivered results in weeks, not years: Today, that weight is entirely off their plates, clearing the way for the team to focus on what truly matters and even expand their team!

Fast forward to today. Nine months and two projects later, our relationship is still going strong. I am incredibly proud to continue supporting the StreetVet team (take a look at the generous words from their CEO in the image below!).

Navigating the charity sector is hard enough without complex people problems threatening your charity's existence. I do this work to protect the charities that protect others, ensuring teams don't burn out simply trying to deliver their charitable purpose.

Are you feeling stuck in a high-pressure, messy situation with no clear end in sight?

You don't have to navigate it alone. Let’s have a confidential, low-pressure chat about your ideal outcome. Send me a DM today.

One bad hire can completely derail your charity. Instead of driving your mission, you spend evenings managing staff disp...
08/07/2026

One bad hire can completely derail your charity. Instead of driving your mission, you spend evenings managing staff disputes or dealing with underperformance.

It gets worse. A major legal shift is making recruitment mistakes much more expensive.

Our newsletter subscribers got a full breakdown of this change this week. If you missed it, your current processes are likely leaving your charity exposed.

The Employment Rights Act is rewriting the rules. By January 2027, permanent employee rights kick in at six months of service.

This means the standard six-month probation period is now a massive risk. If a new hire struggles and you wait until month five to act, it is too late. The notice period will push them over the six-month line, risking an expensive tribunal claim.

The safest move is switching to a three-month safe-zone probation.

I shared a free tool with subscribers last week to help with this transition: The 3-Month "Safe-Zone" Probation Kit. It gives you structured milestones at Day 30, 60, and 80 to keep your communication fair and your documentation airtight.

Make sure you do not miss out on these updates again.

Get the free kit here in the link: https://verdantpurpose.kit.com/5770814c88

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