Helping businesses thrive through their people
1850 helps businesses grow, change and thrive by getting the people side right: practically, commercially and with care.
Helping businesses thrive through their people
1850 helps organisations grow, change and thrive by getting the people side right: practically, commercially and with care.
HR that works in the real world
1850 is a people and culture consultancy working with businesses at every stage of their journey. You might need us if you:
- Don’t yet have in-house HR
- Need additional HR capacity or specialist expertise
- Are growing or navigating change
- Need strategic people expertise without unnecessary overhead
- Want to build a workplace where people genuinely want to stay
But what makes us different is how we work.
We don’t sit on the sidelines or operate as a distant helpline. We become part of your business, building relationships, understanding your challenges and delivering support and solutions that genuinely fit how your business works.
1850’s HR and Business Services
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Testimonials
I would highly recommend the services of 1850. They were a delight to work with, professional yet approachable, they made the whole process of reviewing our HR policies and documentation straight forward. A task I had been putting off for sometime was not the headache I had envisaged once they reviewed our processes and provided advice on the best way forward. We look forward to continuing to work with Claire and the team on future projects.
Rachael Battersby
STAUNTON ROOK - ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
Claire is amazing! Very helpful and knowledgeable. Always thinks outside the box and has helped me to relax a little whilst taking on my new role in HR. Would definitely recommend to anyone needing support from a professional.
Zoe Furzey
HARMONY - HR ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
Claire has been providing out-sourced HR support for my business, supporting everything from contract and policy development (definitely not a handbook!) to consulting on working environment, team structure and culture. She combines her in-depth knowledge of the legal requirements for employers with a refreshing perspective on what it means to be a people-focused business, and how to put that vision into action. If you truly want to put people at the heart of what you do, I would thoroughly recommend working with Claire and her team.
Nich Leach
RED THREAD MARKET ACCESS - MANAGING DIRECTOR
We have been working with Claire since early 2020. Claire's support has been instrumental in providing clarity in our business over employee policies. We have found this has enormously improved confidence and morale through the COVID pandemic. Claire has a great approach to HR and it is refreshing to be working with a company that is passionate about their product. I couldn't recommend Claire enough. We are looking forward to working together into the future.
Edward White
CHALK COFFEE - DIRECTOR
It’s been a really positive experience working with 1850, both in terms of their approach and how they work. As a growing company, we’ve really valued their support around compliance and keeping on top of HR updates, as well as helping us improve our processes and approach.
Their team is knowledgeable, responsive and pragmatic, which has made a real difference and kept us well supported. Their experience has helped us deal with more complex HR issues with confidence, while also keeping us on top of regulatory changes.
Mel Hunter
Head of People - Hable
When we faced an urgent and unforeseen need for HR support, 1850 responded quickly and effectively. After a short discussion to understand our requirements, they deployed an experienced People Partner at pace. Over a six-month period, they provided high-quality support across both strategic and operational HR, including successfully navigating complex employee relations matters, supporting TUPE and restructuring activity, and partnering closely with business leaders. Their professionalism and expertise ensured continuity for the business, with a smooth handover once permanent resource was in place.
Stephanie Johnson
People Director - Amey
1850 have been a brilliant partner for our business. As a growing company, we didn’t have the team size or budget to justify a full-time HR hire, but they stepped in and completely steadied the ship. They brought much-needed structure, process and clarity to our HR function, while also helping shape our wider People & Culture strategy. Their experience and depth of knowledge gave us confidence from day one, and they’ve become a trusted extension of our team.
Joe Harper
CEO - Just Bee
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