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We'll lead you through every stage of growth

Get unlimited access to a dedicated team of CIPD-qualified advisors, plus AskCharlie (Charlie's AI agent), giving you the HR strategy and support to help your business grow.

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A long-term plan for how your people can accelerate your business strategy

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Unlimited access to an advisor and AskCharlie

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Growth advice, from 2 people to 200

Plans from £199/month

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Trusted by growing UK businesses

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"With charlie's grow, it's like having an extra member on your team. You have that kind of expertise you can lean on whenever you need it, without needing to hire someone."

Ben Wharfe, Chief People Officer at Fiit

How charlie grow moves your business forward.

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Long term strategy

A people strategy designed to help your business grow

A roadmap for where your business is headed, covering everything from your hiring plan to a stronger employer brand, built with you, not handed to you.

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Situational support

Same day support when something urgent lands.

A grievance that's come up, a dismissal, or new legislation that needs attention: you get an advisor who already knows your business, not a stranger starting from scratch.

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Insights and data

Act on what your people data is telling you.

The trends behind turnover, engagement, and headcount, so growth decisions are backed by evidence, not guesswork.

The support you get with charlie grow

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A professional team of CIPD-qualified advisors

Unlimited access to advisors who take the time to get to know your business, so whenever you call, you're talking to someone with the context already.

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Instant AI answers, whenever you need them

For the quick questions that can't wait for a call back, day or night, backed by the same expertise as your advice team.

charlie grow helps businesses of all shapes and sizes

Whatever stage you're at, Charlie Grow flexes to wherever you are. From getting the basics right in year one, to building leaders who don't need you in the room, to getting watertight for investors or a sale, it's one service that grows with you. Below are a few examples of how we can shape around your business.

Looking to set up

Just started, or making your first few hires?

We'll get the foundations of HR right, defining what that looks like for your business.

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Employment contracts, written for your business

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A bespoke company handbook to welcome new joiners

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New policy support, within 2 weeks of any legislation change

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Regular compliance reviews, so you're always ahead of it

And much more...

Looking for hands-on structure

Growing fast, and things getting complicated?

We'll help you keep structure in the chaos, and manage any tricky situations as they arise.

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People Manager Bootcamp, to level up your team on specific topics

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1:1 manager mentorship programme

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Career progression framework

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Two live training sessions a month, for employees and managers

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Bespoke training, on any topic

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Monthly 1:1s with your advisor, covering your long term goals

And much more...

Ready to run itself

Aspiring to be more hands off with HR?

We'll work with your leadership team to keep everything on track.

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Health and safety risk assessments, so nothing catches you out

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DE&I health check and strategy

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Charlie Embedded, hands-on senior support

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Monthly roundtables with founders like you

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Hybrid and remote working strategy support

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Leadership and people strategy planning

And much more...

Ready to accelerate your business?

The latest G2 reviews:

"The advice service is an incredible asset for small businesses like ours, offering quick access to trusted insights for navigating complex people challenges. It truly makes our HR experience much smoother and more effective!"

Helen M

People & Culture Director

"CharlieHR supports us with employment law updates, SSP queries, and employee relations cases. Having that support means we can access reliable, practical advice when we need it, which helps us handle situations confidently while staying compliant."

Caroline L

People & Culture Manager

"Incredibly Useful Advice Service with Responsive, Reliable Support. The advice service is incredibly useful. The team are always on hand for queries, small or larger and they have a great system for cover so your questions will always be answered."

Verified Charlie customer

"Clear, Reliable Advice When It Matters Most. An invaluable resource for us providing clear, reliable advice through some very tricky situations. Solving challenging people matters relating to dismissals, layoffs or restructure."

Verified Charlie customer

charlie grow FAQs

Who is Charlie Grow for?

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Charlie Grow is for anyone running the HR/People side of a small company or startup.

They could be handling that responsibility alongside another role (like CEOs or Finance Managers) or it could be more like their full-time job (like COOs, HR teams or Operations teams).

What kind of companies use Charlie Grow?

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The companies that use Charlie Grow are usually between 5-50 employees and work in tech, SaaS or creative sectors, but many others work in e-commerce, recruitment or other professional services.

How much does Charlie Grow cost?

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For companies smaller than 10 team members, Charlie Grow costs £179 + VAT per month.

For teams bigger than that, it’s £299 + VAT.

Am I tied into a long-term contract?

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Nope. You can cancel your Charlie Grow plan anytime you like – just give us 60 days’ notice.

Is support actually unlimited?

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Yes, it really is unlimited. You can get in touch with your advisor as often as you need to – by either email, live chat or phone.

Are the Charlie Grow team qualified as employment lawyers?

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Our advisors aren’t employment lawyers, but they are CIPD-qualified HR experts. We also have a partnership with a law firm called LegalEdge who can step in if you need specialist advice.

Do you give advice on topics related to freelancers/non-permanent employees?

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Unfortunately not. Our team only provide advice on permanently employed team members.

Why you need HR support for your small business?

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From HR policies to employment contracts, HR support for small businesses encompasses a lot of aspects: not only UK employment law requires a lot of paperwork, it also needs to be button-down – and what about unexpected situations?

If you have no HR background, you’ll need all the help you can get to protect your business when it’s at its most vulnerable. That means creating reliable and sustainable HR foundations with policies and procedures, but also learning how to use them when dealing with grievances, misconduct and more. ‍Whatever your role at a small business is – CEO, founder, ops manager or else – Charlie Grow can fill the gaps in your knowledge and give you adequate advice and resources to tackle all of your HR challenges:

  • Documentation – get all your paperwork sorted including, but not limited to, company handbook, employment contracts and HR policies.
  • Compliance – keep up to date with the ever-changing UK legislation and get our team to update your documents and procedures.
  • HR expertise – avoid employment tribunals and lean on an expert to handle complex situations such as grievances, redundancies and mor

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