Web Design Services: Charities
If you are a charity or a non-profit organisation, that lacks the resources to employ a web design company to build a website for you, then please contact us and we will endeavour to help in any way we can.
Our approach to designing for the 'third sector' is not only to offer reduced rates, but to do as much as we possibly can within the restraints of any given budget.
Our Experience, Working With Charities
We enjoy working for charities and non-profit organisations for the simple reason that we're making a small contribution to the many good causes these groups are trying to promote. Our experience is wide ranging, and includes:
Charity organisations supporting the concerns of those with disability
Charities in support of vulnerable groups, such as the elderly
Academic & educational charities set-up to encourage open learning
Arts charities who encourage wider access and participation
"... We were delighted to end up with a website that is accessible, calm and clear, that really emphasises the HemiHelp branding and helps us to show what we have to offer ..."
Catherine Bowden - Web Manager, HemiHelp.
"... Frieze Design made the whole process quicker, easier and more fun that I could possibly have hoped ..."
Claire Brooke - Fundraising Manager RADICLE."... He took time to consider the requirements of a large multifaceted organisation and provided us with simple and elegant solutions ..."
Phil Prior - Head of Marketing, Wycliffe Bible Translators.
Accessibility & Usability - WCAG, Triple A (AAA), PAS 78
We are especially aware of the importance good website accessibility and usability is for charities. We have specialist expertise in these areas and are able to deliver websites that adhere to all WAI WCAG (encompassing terms - triple A (AAA), Priority Level 3 and PAS 78) and W3C recommendations.
Unlike some web design companies, we produce websites with accessibility built-in by default. There seems to be this trend to 'add-on' accessibility features - like 'larger text' (A A A) and 'high contrast' options for a site. This shouldn't be necessary on a new website. An analogy would be to build a new building with a 'special' disability entrance around the back. A new building should be, by default, accessible to everyone by the same means.
It Has To Be Said... Beware Of Sharks!
This is something we've been aware of for a long time, but have not really wanted to say in any sort of 'public' space. But we've worked with many charity organisations, and too often we've seen charities being taken advantage of; being charged ridiculous sums for their web design and development projects. This is sometimes the charities own fault, for not spending enough time or lacking the resources to do research properly. But regardless of the situation, we know charities are often not being made aware of the most cost-effective options open to them.
As an example, we've seen development costs of £12,000 for websites that could be easily developed for £4,000. The reason for these price differences is that charities are paying for 'bespoke', custom development when this same development could be done equally well (usually better) using open source 'software'. Good open source software is incredibly powerful and flexible, and will cater for 99% of all website needs. And best of all - you can use it for free!
Don't pay for bespoke web development until you've seen what can be done for free.
Core Services
Visit our Core Services Page for details of our complete Web Design and Development options. methods and processes. Visit our Portfolio Page to view websites we've already created.
Our Website For Charities & Non-Profit Organisations
We have created a special sister site to help charities understand just what it takes to get their website up and running. Lots of helpful tips and advice can be found by going to:
www.getawebsite.friezedesign.co.uk
Contact Us
If you wish to contact us to enquire about any of our charity services, please use the email address below:
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