WestHR

HR and employee relations for charities

Senior HR advice, priced for charity budgets.

Practical support with difficult people issues, from a single grievance to a full restructure. You pay only for what you need, and you know the cost before work starts.

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25 yearsin employee relations
Every case typegrievance, disciplinary, capability, absence, redundancy
No retainerpay per call, case or project

Services

Help where charities most often need it

Most small and medium charities don't have an in-house ER specialist. I fill that gap when you need it, without the cost of a permanent hire.

Employee relations casework

Hands-on support so cases are handled fairly, consistently and in line with the ACAS Code of Practice.

  • Investigations, hearings and outcome letters
  • Appeals and settlement discussions
  • Coaching managers through each stage

Change management

Restructures, service changes and mergers planned so you keep your people with you and stay on the right side of the law.

  • Consultation plans and timelines
  • Redundancy and redeployment
  • TUPE transfers when contracts move

A sounding board

Someone experienced to talk things through with before you act. Useful for CEOs, managers and trustees who want a second opinion on a people issue.

People risk and culture

Spotting employment risks early and fixing the causes, not just the symptoms.

  • Policy and handbook reviews
  • Staff and volunteer boundary issues
  • Trustee and senior team relationships

Cases I regularly support

GrievancesDisciplinariesCapability and performanceLong-term sickness absenceBullying and harassment complaintsWhistleblowingFlexible working requestsRedundancy consultationTUPESettlement agreementsTeam conflict and mediation

Fees and value

Every pound you spend should go further

Your funds are given for your cause. I keep fees low and clear, and I'll tell you if something doesn't need paid advice.

For a quick question

Advice call

A focused call to work through an issue and agree next steps. Followed by a short written summary.

For a single case

Case support

A fixed quote to support one case from start to finish, including letters, meetings and appeals.

For bigger changes

Project

Restructures, TUPE or policy overhauls, scoped and priced up front in stages you can approve one at a time.

Costs agreed in writing before work starts
No retainers or minimum contract
Charity rates as standard, not on request

How it works

Simple from the first call

  1. Tell me what's going on

    A short, no-cost conversation to understand the situation and what you need.

  2. Agree the approach and cost

    I suggest the lightest option that will do the job and confirm the fee in writing.

  3. Work through it together

    I support you and your managers until it's resolved, then leave you with anything you'll need next time.

Good ER work protects people and organisations at the same time. It shouldn't be a luxury for charities.

About

I've spent 25 years in employee relations, handling every kind of case and leading organisations through change. I've seen what goes wrong when people issues are left too late, and how much calmer things are with the right advice early on.

I set up WestHR to give charities access to that experience at a cost that respects their budgets. You get direct, practical advice from someone who has done this many times before.

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Contact

Let's talk about what you need

Email me with a little about your charity and the issue. I'll reply within two working days to arrange a call.