The four essentials
- Who you are. A few sentences on what you do, who you help and where. Photos of real people and real events beat stock images every time.
- What’s on. Regular sessions, upcoming events and opening times. Keep it current, even if it’s short. An out-of-date events list puts people off.
- How to get involved. Volunteering, joining, donating or booking. If you already take donations through a platform, link to it clearly.
- How to get in touch. A simple contact form and the best email or phone number, so enquiries don’t get lost.
Show you’re genuine
If you’re a registered charity, put your charity number on the site, usually in the footer. A CIC is a company, so its website should show the registered name, company number and registered office. It reassures supporters and funders, and it’s quick to add.
Keep volunteers out of the tech
Committees change, and the person who set up the website often moves on with the password. Have one point of contact for the website, keep the domain registered in the group’s name, and make changes simple. On my plans, you just send me the update and I make it.
Keeping costs down
A single, well-organised page covers most groups to start with, and you can add pages later if you need them. Reduced pricing may also be available for community projects, agreed project by project.
Running a charity, CIC or community group?
Tell me a little about your group and I’ll come back with a price before you commit.
Ask about community pricing