About Us
Breathing Space is Yorkshire’s go-to independent HR consultancy.
Since 2006, we’ve been helping business owners take the stress out of people management, so they can spend more time doing what they do best — growing their businesses.
Our founder, Suzie Bogle, built Breathing Space on strong ethical values and a simple passion: helping local businesses thrive. We believe HR doesn’t have to feel heavy or complicated — it should give you freedom, clarity, and confidence.
Over the years, we’ve kept evolving — creating fresh services, investing in new tools, and bringing original ideas to the table. That’s how we’ve stayed ahead of the curve and why so many Yorkshire SMEs trust us to be their HR partner.
We promote strong company ethics and values to hold ourselves and our clients accountable.
We work alongside ambitious businesses, taking the hassle out of HR so you can focus on what matters most — growing with confidence.
Our team brings years of hands-on experience, but what really drives us is building genuine, lasting partnerships with our clients.
You’ll always get advice that’s clear, practical, and straight to the point — no jargon, no fluff. Just the guidance you need to make decisions and keep things running smoothly.
At the heart of everything we do is people. Because when your employees feel supported and engaged, your business is stronger, happier, and ready to thrive.
At Breathing Space, we understand that running a business today comes with new challenges — from hybrid working to attracting and keeping the best people.
That’s why we’ve refreshed our services to give leaders the right support for the world of work as it is now — flexible, fast-moving, and people-first.
Our approach is simple: tailored, practical, and always focused on what matters most — your people and your growth.
Ideal for:
Businesses needing occasional or ad-hoc HR support without long-term commitment
Larger organisations seeking senior, strategic HR expertise on a flexible basis
Key Benefits include:
No annual subscription – just pay for the time you need
Dedicated People Partner for consistent, personalised support
Simple pricing:
£320 + VAT for 4 hours
Ideal for:
Start-ups and SMEs seeking scalable, affordable HR support.
This Compliance Package offers a cost-effective 12-month subscription that includes everything you need to get started and stay compliant. You’ll receive a Contract Template and Basic Employee Handbook — complete with all the mandatory policies.
Stay in control of your budget by spreading the cost across the year and adding discounted HR support Hours.
Prices start from £75 per month
Ideal for:
SMEs who want all-round HR Cover without hiring internally.
Bespoke to your culture – tailored contracts, handbook & policies (mandatory & Optional included. The Essentials Package has become the go-to choice for many small businesses seeking dependable, unlimited HR support.
With this 12-month subscription, you will receive everything you need to ensure you are covered in employment law basics, fundamental standards, and compliance.
Prices start from £125 per month
Ideal for: Ambitious businesses scaling up and seeking senior HR expertise at a fraction of the cost of an in-house hire.
A tailored HR partnership designed around your needs, with onsite support.
Includes: All the benefits from the Essentials package PLUS:
The Breathing Space team has tried and tested countless HR systems over the years — and we were always left thinking the same thing: “this could be so much better.”
So, we built our own.
Introducing myHRIS — a simple, streamlined, and customisable HR system designed with real businesses in mind. Whether you’re a start-up or a growing SME, myHRIS gives you everything you need to manage people smoothly and efficiently, without the complexity.
It’s HR software that works the way it should — easy to use, flexible to your needs, and backed by our expert support.
Want a smarter way to attract and keep the right people?
At Breathing Space, we’ve invested in CIPD Inform — giving us access to trusted analytics and benchmarking tools that put the latest people data at your fingertips.
With this insight, we can help you design competitive reward packages, strengthen retention, and motivate your team with strategies that actually work in today’s market.
It’s about more than numbers — it’s about giving you the confidence to make decisions that keep your people engaged and your business moving forward.
