Business reporter

Published 9th Apr 2023, 11:45 GMT

Bhayani HR & Employment Law has appointed Charlotte Swinhoe as its charity engagement partner, in a bid to help charities struggling with retention after the pandemic and cost of living crisis.

Ms Swinhoe said: “It has been a difficult few years for charities, particularly with regards to employment issues. Recent figures suggest around 46 per cent of staff are due to leave their current roles with a charity.

“This makes operating a charity for its leaders extremely challenging and diverts attention away from their primary objective of raising money for their specific cause. My role will be to help guide leaders through areas we’re experts in and allow them to concentrate on the equally difficult task of fundraising.”

Managing director Jay Bhayani, left, with charity engagement partner Charlotte Swinhoe, centre, and Phoebe Davies, HR advisor, right.

One of Ms Swinhoe’s first initiatives is to host a Charity Leaders Forum which will provide an opportunity for leaders to gain advice and information from employment, HR and Recruitment professionals, as well as a chance to share experiences with peers in the charity sector.

The first forum, held on Tuesday May 9 at Wentworth Woodhouse in Rotherham, will focus on Equality, Diversity and Unconscious Bias – with an overview of the Equality Act 2010 legislation and best practice tips to prevent discrimination.

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