Fulfilling work and great people - Anonymous employee Halow Employee Review

5.0
23 Jul 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- The work is fulfilling beyond just getting a payslip, seeing the difference we can make is priceless - I've received great development opportunities and had faith placed in me by management more than anywhere else I've worked - The team is made up of some of the most friendly, caring and supportive people I've ever worked with - The pay grades are good considering it is a charity

Cons

- Working for a charity just isn't for everyone, some people are driven by things that can't be fulfilled by working for a charity and that is fine, but for those who do feel aligned it is very rewarding

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Halow Response
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Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. It is fantastic that you appreciate the great work the charity does and have an appreciation for this.

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1.0
1 Jul 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Halow project was, and remains to be, a terrible place to work, where management instills a culture of fear, and hates challenge. During my time there, I never had a 121 with my manager, who would often ignore me on lunch breaks. During my interview, I was asked by a trustee if I "believed in working from home", when I said I thought it was important to be flexible to encourage accessibility, he claimed he didn't agree (may I mention here that he, himself, is a millionaire). Although they deliver excellent work and support to young people, their staff feel undervalued. The Trustee board felt self-interest ed at best, and completely ignorant as to how you run a charitable institution. I heard comments around the RNLI being "woke" (used derogatorily) because they have taken a stance to save ALL lives at sea. Finally, there have been around 4 Heads of Fundraising in the last 18 months for a reason. The lack of transparency around governance and financials was appalling. Please do not work here.

Cons

Terrible culture, poor governance, awful trustees.

3.0
7 Sept 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Kind and caring people Central office location

Cons

Charity sector salary, lower than average Staff turnover

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