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HR Software for Charities
Running a charity means balancing growing demand, limited resources, and the need to support your people effectively.
Activ People HR helps charities reduce admin, improve compliance, and free up more time for delivering impact.
- Reduce admin for lean internal teams
- Manage employees and volunteers in one system
- Improve governance and compliance
- Track absence, training, and workforce data
Trusted by organisations across the UK – “We reduced HR admin by 20% within the first 3 months”
Still managing HR across spreadsheets and systems? – See how Activ People HR brings everything into one place.
Why HR Management Is Challenging for Charities
Charities are under constant pressure to achieve more with limited time and budgets.
Many organisations face challenges such as:
- HR processes managed through spreadsheets and email
- Managing staff and volunteers together
- Safeguarding, training, and compliance requirements
- Difficulty reporting to trustees and funders
- Growing organisations outgrowing manual systems
Without the right systems, this can lead to:
- Time lost on admin
- Poor visibility of people data
- Increased compliance risk
- Pressure on already stretched teams
- Less time focused on beneficiaries and mission delivery
Why Reducing Admin Matters for Charities
Every hour spent on admin is time that could be spent supporting people and delivering services. Manual HR processes often create:
- Delays in approvals
- Inaccurate records
- Frustration for staff and managers
- More workload for small internal teams
With the right HR software, you can:
- Automate routine tasks
- Simplify leave and absence management
- Access accurate information quickly
- Free up time for higher-value work
How Activ People HR Supports Charities
Centralise employee and volunteer records – Store contracts, DBS details, emergency contacts, documents, and key information securely in one place.
Simplify leave and absence management – Track annual leave, sickness, and availability with easy approval workflows.
Strengthen governance and compliance – Maintain policy records, training completion, safeguarding data, and audit trails.
Support staff and volunteer engagement – Give your people self-service access to important HR tools and information.
Reduce admin workload – Automate repetitive tasks so your team can focus on supporting your cause.
Supporting Your mission by streamlining workforce management
Join the thousands of satisfied users and take your business to the next level. Trusted by over 100,000+ employees
Better Visibility for Leaders, Trustees and Funders
Reliable people data helps charity leaders make informed decisions and demonstrate accountability. Activ People HR helps you:
- Monitor absence and workforce trends
- Improve resource planning
- Produce reports quickly
- Support trustee oversight
- Strengthen governance and transparency
Designed for the Realities of Charity Work
Whether teams work in offices, remotely, or in the community, they can:
- Request leave
- Update personal details
- Access documents
- Complete onboarding tasks
- View key information securely
Unlike generic HR systems, Activ People HR supports:
- Staff and volunteer workforces
- Community and multi-site operations
- Governance-focused organisations
- Growing charities needing scalable systems
Key Features for Charities
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Staff and volunteer records
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Absence and leave management
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Safeguarding and compliance tracking
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Training management
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Secure document storage
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Reporting and analytics
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Self-service mobile access
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Workflow automation
We help charities to manage their staff better.
Louise H.
Easy to manage my staff absences, toil, annual leave all under one roof...
Verified G2 User
Simple and intuitive. Just what you need from HR software.
Verified G2 User
Well laid out, Inutuitive, Liked by staff, Can be as complex as you need.
Annie S.
We have been using Activ People HR at our school for a number of years....
Verified G2 User
I like how easy it is to use and its very user friendly. It is easy to make any relevant changes.
Easy-to-use and powerful HR software for charities
Bringing All Your HR Needs Together
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is HR software for charities?
HR software for charities helps manage employees, volunteers, leave, compliance, onboarding, and reporting in one central platform.
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Why do charities need HR software?
Because many charities operate with lean teams and growing demands. HR software reduces admin and helps teams focus on delivering impact.
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Can the HR software manage volunteers as well as employees?
Yes. With Activ People HR you can store records, manage onboarding, and maintain clear people data for both groups.
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Can it help with safeguarding and compliance?
Yes. Activ People HR can track training, policies, checks, and other important compliance requirements.
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Is it suitable for small or growing charities?
Yes. Activ People HR is perfect for smaller charities and will scales as your organisation grows.
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Can trustees access reports?
Reporting can help leadership teams provide clear updates and oversight where needed.