Positive Behaviour Support for Non-Profit & Charitable Organisations
Empowering charities and community groups with expert, person‑centred behavioural support
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Working With Charities and Non-Profits
Often, charities and non‑profits support people with complex needs: from autism and learning disabilities, to mental health challenges and homelessness. PBS UK partners with these organisations to embed positive behaviour support into your services – ensuring every individual receives the right, rights‑based care.
We help you strengthen service quality, reduce incidents, and build staff capacity through tailored assessments, bespoke PBS plans, and ongoing coaching. Our approach is grounded in respect, inclusion, and evidence‑based practice – so you can focus on delivering life‑changing support.
- Bespoke PBS planning for community programmes
- Functional assessments in diverse settings
- Staff coaching to reinforce positive behaviours
- Risk reduction and safeguarding strategies
- Inclusive culture and capacity building
Here For Community Impact
Outreach Programme Support
Designing PBS‑informed interventions for mobile, street‑based services.
Residential & Supported Living
Embedding person‑centred reinforcement in group homes and hostels.
Crisis & Harm Reduction
Proactive strategies to reduce self‑harm, aggression, and absconding.
Volunteer & Peer Training
Equipping volunteers with positive reinforcement techniques.
Fundraising & Service Design
Ensuring behavioural insights inform grant bids and programme development.
Collaborative Partnerships
Aligning with local authorities, health services, and other charities.
Hear From the People We Support
Real stories, real outcomes, real change.
Our Approach to PBS in the Third Sector
We always begin by simply listening: to service users, families, volunteers, and frontline staff. Using behavioural assessments and environmental audits, we identify what’s driving behaviours and what truly motivates each person.
From there, we co‑design PBS plans that fit within your organisational values and resource constraints.
Our model is trauma‑informed and strengths‑based. We focus on teaching new skills – social, self‑regulation, daily living – and embedding positive reinforcement techniques throughout your service delivery. By building internal capacity, we ensure improvements are sustainable and that everyone, from trustees to volunteers, feels confident applying PBS principles.
What We Offer Charitable Organisations
Functional Behavioural Assessments
Custom PBS Plans
Staff & Volunteer Training
Leadership & Trustee Briefings
Safeguarding & Risk Management
Impact Monitoring & Reporting
Take the First Step Today.
We’re here when you’re ready
No judgment — Practical support — Meaningful change
Building Inclusive, Sustainable Services
Charitable organisations must demonstrate impact and stewardship. PBS UK helps you design programmes that not only meet immediate behavioural challenges, but also foster long‑term wellbeing.
From grant‑funded pilot schemes to mature services seeking culture shifts, our approach ensures positive behaviour is reinforced consistently: improving outcomes for individuals, and strengthening your case for future funding.
Why Choose PBS UK?
Proven Third‑Sector Expertise
Rights‑Based, Inclusive Practice
Flexible, Scalable Solutions
Evidence‑Backed & Impact‑Focused
Our Services
We support people with a learning disability and/or who are autistic where behaviours that challenge impact safety, wellbeing, and quality of life.
We understand these behaviours as meaningful responses to a person’s experiences and circumstances – they are often the most effective way people have to cope with or influence their world. Because such behaviours arise from complex interactions between individuals and their environments, our work focuses not only on working with the person, but also the systems and contexts around them.
Meet the PBS UK Team
Meet the friendly faces behind every PBS UK plan, assessment and training session.
Paddy Behan
Co-Founder & Director
Tia Martin
Co-Founder & Director
Donald Martin
Company Secretary
Hannah Newcombe
Senior Associate Director
Huw Price
PBS Practicioner
Katie Lyon
Associate Director
Anna Knight
PBS Practitioner
Kate Barker
PBS Practitioner
Sandra Bryan
PBS Practicioner
Susie Jenni
PBS Practitioner
Poonam Khunti
PBS Trainee Practitioner
Jonathan Shield
PBS Technician
Iain Thomson
PBS Practitioner
Where To Find Us
While PBS UK is registered as a business in Scotland, our team is based across the UK and we deliver services nationwide
Registered in Scotland with company number SC540834.
Contact Us
Reach out today – we’d love to hear from you!
FAQs | PBS For the Third Sector
How can small charities get started with PBS on a tight budget?
You don’t need a large grant to begin.
Start with a mini-assessment of one service or programme, focus on one high-impact strategy (like a simple verbal praise protocol), and train a small group of volunteers or staff as in-house “PBS champions.” Reach out now to begin the journey – we offer remote coaching packages to stretch every pound further.
What if our service users have both behavioural and mental health needs?
Many charities support people with co‑occurring challenges. Our multidisciplinary team blends behavioural psychology with trauma‑informed practice, ensuring plans address anxiety, sensory needs, and risk factors, while still teaching positive skills and reinforcing progress.
Can you integrate PBS into existing safeguarding policies?
Yes. PBS complements safeguarding by preventing crises and reducing incidents that trigger formal investigations.
We work with your safeguarding lead to weave PBS strategies (like de‑escalation scripts and environmental audits) into your existing risk protocols.
How quickly will volunteers and staff feel confident using PBS techniques?
Confidence typically grows after two to three practical workshops, combined with on‑the‑job mentoring. Volunteers often report feeling comfortable with basic reinforcement and de‑escalation within a matter of weeks, or even days – especially when paired with easy‑to‑use visual aids and cheat‑sheets.
What outcomes can a charity expect after six months of PBS implementation?
While results vary, many charities see:
- A dramatic reduction in incidents of aggression or self‑harm
- Improved attendance or engagement in group activities
- Higher volunteer retention (because they feel more effective)
- Stronger grant applications, backed by tangible data
Do you tailor PBS for specific charity sectors, like homelessness or youth services?
Absolutely. Whether you run a drop‑in centre, a residential home, or a youth mentoring programme, we can deliver:
- Behaviour support plans for your setting
- Training examples that mirror your service
- Risk assessments that reflect real‑world scenarios
How do you measure success for funders and trustees?
We combine hard metrics (incident logs, attendance figures, referral rates) with qualitative feedback (service‑user surveys, volunteer interviews).
The result is an impact report that speaks to both heart and head: vital for grant renewals and stakeholder confidence.
Still have questions?
Contact our team or call us on 01234 567890 today.
Take the First Step Today.
We’re here when you’re ready
No judgment — Practical support — Meaningful change
