As a small charitable organisation, South Cumbria Rivers Trust (SCRT) is dedicated to protecting and improving the region's rivers.

Like many charities, they operate with a lean team, meaning HR challenges can be particularly difficult to manage, often without in-house resource.

Past HR experiences had shown Director Pete Evoy the importance of having trusted, expert HR support available when needed.

Wanting to ensure SCRT was prepared for future HR matters, Pete explored HR options for ongoing support in 2023.

Why choose Dawson Kaveney HR?

Having previously worked with Dawson Kaveney HR, Pete already knew he could rely on expert guidance delivered in a friendly and professional manner. When considering future HR arrangements, it was a natural choice to return to that source of support.

"Myself and Mike, who forms part of our senior management team, were very impressed with Helen's friendly, helpful and down-to-earth approach, which we believe to be important and in tune with our business."

A simple, supportive HR process

Helen made the onboarding process straightforward and stress-free.

After an initial email introduction, she met with Pete and his team to understand their needs and establish a working relationship built on trust.

"The HR process was implemented very simply. Email introductions followed by a face-to-face meeting that led to a working understanding. I think the cake helped!"

Beyond setting up HR support, Helen keeps Pete informed of key legislative updates. Recently, she provided insights into employment law changes, helping SCRT incorporate these into annual salary and policy reviews.

Reassurance for the future

The most valuable outcome for Pete and his team is knowing that expert HR support is always available when needed.

This peace of mind allows them to focus on their core mission - protecting Cumbria's rivers - without worrying about compliance and HR complexities.

"The thing that is most valuable is that Helen will be there to support us as a small charitable business when she is needed. That is very reassuring."