Practical guidance for UK SMEs that want to grow responsibly, build trust, and take action without unnecessary complexity.
These resources are provided by Haijahr and created to help business owners move from intention to action.
CSR Made Simple
A Practical Guide for UK SMEs
If you want to understand what Corporate Social Responsibility really means for a small or medium sized business, this guide is the place to start.
CSR Made Simple cuts through jargon and focuses on what actually matters for UK SMEs. It shows how responsible business can support growth, reputation, recruitment, and long term resilience.
You will learn how to:
- Understand CSR in plain language
- Choose CSR focus areas that fit your business
- Embed responsibility into everyday decisions
- Communicate impact clearly and credibly
- Take practical steps without big budgets or teams
Format: Free PDF
Best for: SME owners, founders, directors, and leadership teams
CSR Starter Kit
Free CSR Starter Kit for UK SMEs and Founders
If you want to start CSR but you do not have the time for complex frameworks or expensive consultants, this free kit gives you everything you need to begin in a practical, credible way.
This kit helps you:
- Save time with ready-made templates you can complete in under an hour
- Turn good intentions into action using a clear 30/60/90-day plan
- Build credibility with simple KPIs and an evidence log, so your CSR stands up to scrutiny
- Avoid overclaiming with built-in guidance to keep your messaging honest and compliant
- Strengthen your business by improving trust with customers, supporting hiring and retention, and preparing you for supplier and tender questions
What you get
A structured set of Word templates and spreadsheets covering CSR planning, people and culture, community, environment, suppliers and ethics, tracking, and communications, plus examples you can copy and tailor to your business.
Why it is free
CSR should be accessible to small businesses. This kit is designed to remove the friction and make it easy to start.
Format: Free resource pack
Best for: Businesses starting their CSR journey or resetting their approach