Business Details
36 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner for Not-for-Profit Sector Solutions
Charity People has been connecting purpose-driven organisations with impact-focused talent for 35 years. Our approach prioritises values alignment, ensuring candidates share clients' missions while offering sector-specific expertise. As a B Corp-certified and employee-owned business, we combine sustainability commitments with deep regional knowledge across the UK. Our consultants specialise in permanent, interim and executive recruitment, with dedicated teams covering fundraising, board leadership, data management and other niche areas.Client testimonials highlight our consultants' professionalism, sector understanding and ability to match candidates with organisational cultures. We provide end-to-end recruitment solutions including job description development, candidate screening, interview support and onboarding assistance.
Services
Permanent Recruitment
Executive Search
Regional Recruitment
Multi-Vacancy Projects
Fundraising
Board & Leadership
Data Management
Finance
IT and Facilities
Business Operations
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- 35 years of specialist experience in charity sector recruitment
- B Corp certified for sustainability and ethical practices
- Nationwide regional expertise with local market knowledge
- Employee-owned business ensuring client-focused service delivery
- Proven track record in values-aligned candidate matching
Associations and certifications
- B Corp
What people say
Stand-out candidates
Efficient process
Genuine passion for the sector
Extensive industry knowledge
Personalised support
Services
Permanent Recruitment
Our permanent recruitment service connects charities with skilled professionals for lasting roles. We focus on matching both technical capabilities and cultural alignment. Our consultants provide comprehensive support from job specification development to final negotiations. With sector-specific teams, we ensure candidates understand the unique challenges of not-for-profit organisations.
Executive Search
We specialise in senior-level appointments requiring specific leadership qualities. Our board and leadership team employs targeted search methodologies to identify high-calibre candidates. The process includes market analysis, discreet outreach, and thorough assessment to ensure strategic fit with organisational goals and values.
Regional Recruitment
Our regional recruitment service leverages local market knowledge across the UK. We maintain extensive networks in different geographic areas while maintaining national coordination. This approach ensures access to region-specific talent pools while maintaining consistent service standards and values alignment across all placements.
Temporary & Interim
We provide flexible staffing solutions for temporary and interim needs across the charity sector. Our service includes rapid deployment of qualified professionals for cover periods ranging from weeks to months. We ensure all candidates meet sector-specific requirements while maintaining our commitment to values-based matching.
Multi-Vacancy Projects
Our multi-vacancy service supports organisations with simultaneous hiring needs across multiple roles. We act as an extension of your HR team, managing coordinated campaigns while maintaining individual attention to each position's specific requirements and ensuring consistent values alignment across all appointments.
People
Alice Wood
Recruitment Manager - Marketing, Communications & Digital
Specialist in marketing and communications recruitment with deep sector knowledge and extensive network in the charity sector. Focuses on matching candidates with organisational cultures.
Amelia Lee
Director - West of England
Experienced recruitment director with specialist knowledge of the South West charity sector. Provides strategic recruitment solutions while maintaining personal service standards.
Ellen Drummond
Director - East of England
Regional recruitment expert with comprehensive understanding of East of England charity landscape. Focuses on delivering tailored solutions for local organisations.
Priya Vencatasawmy
Senior Regional Consultant
Established regional consultant with proven track record in Yorkshire recruitment. Known for responsive communication and candidate matching expertise.
Tatiana Ostara
Recruitment Manager
Specialist in interim and temporary recruitment with focus on HR and finance roles. Recognised for thorough candidate vetting and client support.
Questions
What sectors does Charity People specialise in?
We specialise exclusively in the not-for-profit sector, working with charities, social enterprises and mission-driven organisations across the UK.
How do you ensure candidates align with organisational values?
Our values-based recruitment methodology assesses both technical skills and cultural fit through structured interviews and scenario-based assessments.
Are you B Corp certified?
Yes, we have been B Corp certified since 2024, reflecting our commitment to sustainability, equity and ethical business practices.
Do you operate outside London?
We have regional specialists covering the entire UK, with consultants based in Cornwall, Scotland and other locations across the country.
What recruitment services do you offer?
We provide permanent, interim, executive search and multi-vacancy recruitment solutions tailored to the specific needs of not-for-profit organisations.
How do you support candidates?
We offer interview preparation, career guidance and ongoing support throughout the application process and beyond.
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Reviews (5)
Heather Burgess
Dec 16, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Had a wonderful experience working with Philippa in securing a fantastic new role. She was very responsive and professional, going the extra mile to make me feel reassured and informed every step of the way. Thanks Philippa!
Had a wonderful experience working with Philippa in securing a fantastic new role. She was very responsive and professional, going the extra mile to make me feel reassured and informed every step of the way. Thanks Philippa!
C.
Nov 25, 2021
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I have been temping through this agency on and off since 2015 and they are always the ones that keep me in work. Zelda Leader I have known now since 2015 and Tatiana Ambrose in the last few years. They are fantastic and very supportive and have been to me. Berthe Biyak deals with payroll and other administration and I am always paid on time. Always processed on time and available on email to answer! Just a great agency.
Andy Devine
Nov 22, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
They helped me find a great job, all very nice people and easy to deal with. Would recommend using them if you are looking for a job in the charity sector.
They helped me find a great job, all very nice people and easy to deal with. Would recommend using them if you are looking for a job in the charity sector.
Emma Martin
Nov 20, 2021
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Alice guided me through the entire process from application to offer and handover and was a pleasure to deal with. She was understanding, kind and boosted my confidence. She did everything possible to make the application, interview process as least stressful as possible. I would absolutely go back to Alice again and recommend her.
Nadine Brooker
Nov 08, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Very organised, friendly experience. Any queries were dealt with methodically and resolved as needed. Would welcome using Charity People again.
Very organised, friendly experience. Any queries were dealt with methodically and resolved as needed. Would welcome using Charity People again.
