About

Online briefing for charities, social enterprises, community interest companies (CICs) and other not-for profit organisations

If your organisation has recently taken on staff – or is thinking about doing so – it’s important to understand your responsibilities as an employer.

Many small charities and community interest companies (CICs) start by employing just one or two full or part-time staff, and it’s easy to overlook the legal requirements and good practice you need to have in place.

This practical, jargon-free session will guide you through the essentials so you can feel confident you’re doing things correctly from the start.

What the session will cover
In this 1 hour 30-minute online briefing, you’ll learn:

✅ The key responsibilities of being an employer
✅ The essential documents you need – even if you only employ one person
✅ What must be included in contracts, terms, and staff benefits
✅ An overview of disciplinary and grievance procedures
✅ Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
✅ Practical tips to help you stay compliant and avoid future issues

Who should attend?
This session is ideal for:
•    Small charities and voluntary groups
•    Community interest companies (CICs)
•    Social enterprises
•    Trustees, managers, and committee members
•    Organisations new to employing staff or planning to recruit soon

No prior HR knowledge is needed.

About the trainer
The session will be delivered by Heather Crammond, HR Consultant at The HR Dept Carlisle & North Lancashire.  Heather has extensive experience supporting small organisations and will provide clear, practical advice tailored to the realities of the voluntary and community sector.

Learn more:
Carlisle & North Lancashire | HR Dept
Heather C. - The HR Dept Carlisle & North Lancashire | LinkedIn

Event details

📅 Date: 1st July
🕐 Time: 12.00pm (1 hour 30 minutes)
📍 Venue: Online

💰 Cost: £5.00

Why attend?
Getting HR basics wrong can lead to costly and time-consuming issues. This session will help you:
•    Stay legally compliant
•    Protect your organisation
•    Build good foundations as an employer
•    Support your staff effectively

Location

Online event access details will be provided by the event organiser

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