LET’S MAKE YOUR ORGANISATION A BETTER PLACE TO WORK.
Great missions need great places to work.
We help charities and nonprofit organisations understand what’s really going on with their people, tackle what’s getting in the way and build healthier workplace cultures where people can thrive.
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GREAT MISSIONS DON'T AUTOMATICALLY CREATE GREAT WORKPLACES.
Charity people care deeply about what they do. But purpose alone can’t fix overstretched teams, struggling managers, unclear priorities, poor employee experience or cultures where people are quietly running on empty.
And another generic wellbeing initiative isn’t always the answer.
At WTC, we combine 15+ years of People & Culture experience with a deep understanding of charity sector life to help organisations look honestly at what’s happening, and do something useful about it.
No enormous strategy document that lives in a folder. No corporate jargon. Practical People & Culture support designed for the realities of purpose-led organisations.
Our work sparks action, shifts mindsets and makes your people feel genuinely valued.
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THE PEOPLE & CULTURE RESET
90 minutes. A fresh pair of eyes. A clear way forward.
You know something isn’t quite working.
Maybe engagement has dipped. Managers are struggling. Your culture has changed as you’ve grown. People are exhausted. Or there are simply so many People & Culture priorities competing for attention that you don’t know what to tackle first.
The People & Culture Reset helps you work out what actually needs your attention, and what to do next.
In one focused 90-minute session, we’ll take an honest look at your current people experience, identify the biggest opportunities and turn them into clear, realistic priorities.
You'll leave with:
✓ A clearer picture of what’s working - and what isn’t
✓ Your biggest People & Culture priorities identified
✓ Practical recommendations tailored to your organisation
✓ A focused 90-day action plan so you know what to do next
Ideal for charity CEOs, leaders and small People/HR teams who need strategic People & Culture thinking without bringing in a huge consultancy project.
£495
Investment:
WORKSHOPS PEOPLE ACTUALLY WANT TO ATTEND.
45-minute online sessions for charity and nonprofit teams.
No recycled corporate training deck. No “just be more resilient” nonsense.
Our workshops create space for the honest conversations we don’t have enough at work - about careers, management, wellbeing and what it actually takes to do meaningful work without running yourself into the ground.
They’re practical, interactive and built specifically for the realities of working in the charity sector.
45 minutes online | £195 per session
for up to 30 people. Bespoke sessions quoted separately.
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REQUEST A WTC WORKSHOP
Fancy bringing one of our sessions to your team?
Tell us what you’re interested in and we’ll come back to you with availability and next steps.
45 minutes online | £195 per session
Up to 30 people. Bespoke sessions quoted separately.
DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT.
“The online talk with you was fantastic. I took so much away from it and it made me feel 100 times better about my work in the sector”
“I left feeling acknowledged, empowered and equipped to help protect my wellbeing at work, which ultimately has led to me being a better colleague and manager”
Want your people to leave feeling like that too?
SPEAKING
Feedback…
“We were thrilled to have Louise take part in a panel discussion at our recent CharityComms event. She brought thoughtful insights, practical experience, and real energy to the conversation. The feedback from our members has been overwhelmingly positive, and we’re so grateful for the expertise and perspective she shared.” - Charity Comms
“Louise joined our Careers in Social Impact panel for our students with thoughtful contributions. Her willingness to share your experiences so openly made a real difference.” - University of York
Want Louise to speak at your next event? Email us for more information on how we can help.
Honest conversations about work, careers and the charity sector.
Louise Dawtry is the founder of What’s the Chari-tea? and an experienced People & Culture leader bringing a fresh, human perspective to conversations about nonprofit work.
Available for keynotes, panels, podcasts, moderation and event conversations, Louise speaks about charity careers, workplace culture, wellbeing, leadership and what it really takes to build sustainable purpose-led work.
Expect honesty, humour and plenty of “oh THANK GOD somebody said it”
WRITING & COMMENTARY
A fresh voice on the realities of nonprofit work.
As a writer, Louise brings sharp, human‑centred insight to the realities of nonprofit work - cutting through jargon to say the things people in the sector are actually thinking. Her writing blends honesty, clarity and lived experience to help organisations see their culture, people practices and leadership through a more compassionate, practical lens.
Whether you need a thought‑leadership piece, an article that challenges the status quo, or commentary that helps the sector move forward with courage and care, Louise offers a voice that is grounded, sector‑savvy and impossible to ignore.
Feedback…
“Louise has created some of our most-read pieces, they are perfect for our readership.”
- Melissa Moody, Deputy Editor at Charity Comms.
BRAND PARTNERSHIPS
Want to reach people working across the charity sector?
What’s the Chari-tea? partners with brands that genuinely align with our audience and mission.
From podcast sponsorship and live events to content, resources and creative campaigns, we build partnerships that connect brands with an engaged community of charity and nonprofit professionals.
We’re selective about who we work with because trust with our community matters.
If your brand wants to support the people doing work that matters, we’d love to hear from you.
NOT SURE WHERE TO START?
You don’t need to know exactly what you need before getting in touch.
Tell us a little about what’s happening in your organisation and what you’re hoping to change, and we’ll help you work out the most useful next step.
Whether that’s a People & Culture Reset, a workshop, a talk or something more bespoke, we’ll point you in the right direction.