Charity & Non-Profit
Websites and platforms that communicate your mission, engage your community and make the most of every pound. Built with the same care you put into your cause.
We understand charities
We've worked with charities across causes including baby loss, domestic abuse, mental health, rare blood disorders and disability support. Every one of them handles sensitive subject matter. Every one of them serves a community that needs to feel safe and supported.
We also understand how charities operate. Teams are stretched. People work part-time or volunteer. Budgets are tight and every pound spent on technology is a pound not spent on the cause. That means we need to get it right first time, build things your team can manage independently, and be there when you need us without running up hours you can't afford.
"The project delivery was a success, but the real testament is the ongoing positive feedback from people using our website"
- Ruth Madder, Director
What matters most to your organisation
Reaching the people you serve
Your website speaks to multiple audiences at once: people seeking support, donors, volunteers, referral partners. We design so each group can find what they need quickly, even when the subject matter is difficult.
Making every pound count
We know that every pound spent on technology is a pound not spent on your cause. We work within your budget, prioritise what matters most, and build things that last without ongoing developer costs.
A team your team can trust
The word we hear most from charity clients is trust. Trust to understand the cause, to handle sensitive content with care, and to be honest about what's possible within your constraints.
Design that reflects your values
A charity website needs to feel like the organisation it represents. Not corporate, not clinical, not templated. We take the time to understand what you do and who you serve, then design something that communicates that with clarity and warmth.
For organisations dealing with sensitive subjects, that care extends to every detail. The language used on a support page, the way a referral form is structured, the journey someone takes when they're reaching out for help for the first time. These things matter, and we treat them as seriously as you do.
Built for teams who aren't developers
Your team is running a charity, not managing a website. We build on Umbraco so your editors can update content, add news, manage events and publish resources without technical help. Structured templates keep everything consistent and accessible without limiting what your team can do.
And when something does need attention, we're a phone call away. Several of our charity clients have been with us for years because we don't disappear after launch.
Not every charity project is a website.
We've built fundraising platforms, community forums, donation management tools with Stripe integration, and mobile apps. We've helped with browser plugins, digital patient cards with Apple and Google Wallet integration, and security and recovery support when things have gone wrong. Whatever your cause needs to reach the people it serves, we can help you work out the right approach and build it properly.
"easy to work with, on time delivery and delighted with the results"
- Richard Morris, Founder & CEO
Charity & Non-Profit projects
TheGivingMachine
A long-term partnership with a digital charity that helps supporters raise money for any UK cause, no matter how small.](https://appcentric.co.uk/work/thegivingmachine/)
Bridewell Gardens
A website that does justice to an outstanding mental health charity. Designed with care, built on Umbraco.](https://appcentric.co.uk/work/bridewell-gardens/)
BPAS - British Pregnancy Advisory Service
Umbraco upgrade and ongoing platform support for one of the UK's largest reproductive healthcare providers, operating 55 clinics nationwide.](https://appcentric.co.uk/work/british-pregnancy-advisory-service/)
TTP Network
Website development for a blood disorder charity, supporting patients and families affected by thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.](https://appcentric.co.uk/work/ttp-network/)
Built on a stack you can trust
Our charity and non-profit platforms are built on Umbraco with Microsoft Azure hosting. We integrate with Stripe for donations and payments, email platforms for communications, and third-party services as needed. Everything is built to be manageable by your team without ongoing developer involvement.
"Appcentric quickly understood the purpose and values of our charity. They listened carefully to any feedback and made communication very easy"
- Ruth Madder, Director
Got a digital project in mind?
Whether it's a website, an app or something in between, tell us what your cause needs and we'll help you build it properly.