Simple, Affordable Websites for Small but Mighty Charities
If you've been looking for a high quality, reliable website solution, our Community Platform at only £895 per year might be just what you need.
/ Perfect for Small Charities
Introducing our Community Platform
We’re here to help the charity sector thrive by making the very best digital services accessible to all.
Most charities don’t need a complex online presence – they need something simple and straightforward.
But that doesn’t mean that you should suffer with poor design, or have to grapple with “do it yourself” solutions like Wix that come with a steep learning curve and heavy time investment.
This is why we built our Community Platform – an affordable, high quality solution for small charities that want a website that works.
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How Does our Community Platform Compare with the Others?
It can be overwhelming deciding where to go to get a website for your charity. The most common options are to build it yourself with a DIY builder such as Wix or Squarespace, or to hire a freelancer to do it for you. Below we compare our Community Platform to these two options.
CommunityOur small charity platform |
DIY BuilderE.g. Wix or Squarespace |
FreelancerAn individual web developer |
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| Website strategy | Yes - questionnaire & onboarding call | No - they provide the tool, but not the strategy | Maybe - depends on freelancer's experience |
| Your time investment | Low - we build the site for you | High - you design and build the website yourself | Medium - depends on freelancer's management skills |
| Time to launch | 4 weeks (or less) | Varies - depends on in-house capacity and skills | 2-3 months |
| Charity sector expertise | Yes - we've supported over 40 organisations | No | Maybe - depends on freelancer's experience |
| WCAG accessibility compliance | Yes - compliance built into our system | Maybe - depends on in-house capacity and skills | Maybe - depends on freelancer's experience |
| Website built for you | Yes | No | Yes |
| Established development process | Yes | No | Maybe - depends on freelancer's experience |
| Ongoing support | Yes - by charity specialists | Yes - often an AI chatbot or tech generalist | Maybe - depends on freelancer's availability |
| Pricing | £895 per year | £450 per year (approx.) | £3,000+ |
Community
Our small charity platform
- Website strategy Yes - questionnaire & onboarding call
- Your time investment Low - we build the site for you
- Time to launch 4 weeks (or less)
- Charity sector expertise Yes - we've supported over 40 organisations
- WCAG accessibility compliance Yes - compliance built into our system
- Website built for you Yes
- Established development process Yes
- Ongoing support Yes - by charity specialists
- Pricing £895 per year
DIY Builder
E.g. Wix or Squarespace
- Website strategy No - they provide the tool, but not the strategy
- Your time investment High - you design and build the website yourself
- Time to launch Varies - depends on in-house capacity and skills
- Charity sector expertise No
- WCAG accessibility compliance Maybe - depends on in-house capacity and skills
- Website built for you No
- Established development process No
- Ongoing support Yes - often an AI chatbot or tech generalist
- Pricing £450 per year (approx.)
Freelancer
An individual web developer
- Website strategy Maybe - depends on freelancer's experience
- Your time investment Medium - depends on freelancer's management skills
- Time to launch 2-3 months
- Charity sector expertise Maybe - depends on freelancer's experience
- WCAG accessibility compliance Maybe - depends on freelancer's experience
- Website built for you Yes
- Established development process Maybe - depends on freelancer's experience
- Ongoing support Maybe - depends on freelancer's availability
- Pricing £3,000+
/ How to choose
Which option is right for you?
We are not here to pressure-sell our Community Platform to you – we want to ensure you make a choice that is right for you. Here’s some guidance on how to choose.
When to choose Community
If you'd like a simple, accessible website built for you on an established process and supported by sector specialists for less than the cost of a freelancer or agency, this is worth your consideration. That being said, our platform is not suitable for complex sites, or sites that require highly bespoke functionality.
When to choose a DIY builder
If you have almost no budget but can pay a small monthly fee (£30+) for a small website that doesn’t receive much traffic, it is worth considering Wix or Squarespace. Be sure to consider the time investment needed to build the site, as well as the potential learning curve required if you're new to website design.
When to choose a freelancer
If you have a lump sum to invest (£3k+) and you can find a freelancer who is able to design and build your website, this could be a worthwhile investment. Ideally, they will have sector experience and be able to explain their end-to-end process to you. Be sure to look for proof of competency, and ask lots of questions.
/ Inside the box
What tools does the Community Platform offer?
We built our Community Platform especially with small charities in mind. Here are some of the tools available to you.
Easy to use page builder
Not only will we build your site, we'll show you how to use our integrated page builder so you can create new pages in a consistent, on-brand style.
CRM & newsletter integration
Easily embed your newsletter forms or CRM forms into pages on your website, directly integrating with other marketing tools you already use.
Resource hub
Host a special area on your website to publish policies, fundraising guides, or annual reports for your visitors to download.
News & blog
Keep your supporters in the loop by publishing your charity's news and updates, and enable them to search and filter based on different categories and tags.
Customisable forms
Create forms for all purposes, from simple contact forms to more lengthy application-style forms. Easily export your form submissions as CSV.
Events list
List your events and activities on your website, and link out to third parties such as Ticket Tailor or Eventbrite for booking.
Case studies & projects
Showcase your impact to impress funders and attract donors with a special projects area on your site.
Donation embedding
Easily embed your chosen fundraising platform, such as Beacon, Enthuse, or Donorfy, into your website.
Volunteering opportunities list
List your paid or volunteer roles on your website, and include a form for applicants to easily send you their CV and covering letter.
Business services
Promote your services to businesses such as training, consultancy, research, or CSR partnerships.
Webchat
If your charity offers a web chat service, easily plugin your chat software and enable service users to reach you directly through your website.
Helpline
If your organisation runs a helpline, make it easy for your service users to dial in from their mobile device.
I consider working with All Things Equal to be the best money we'll have spent this year.
/ Georgina, CEO, Heart of BS13
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How it works
Our Community Platform is just £895 per year. If you feel it could be the right choice for your charity, here’s what’s involved in the process.
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Book a short, no-pressure Zoom call with us to ensure that the Community Platform is the right choice for you. If it is, we'll move onto the next step.
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Answer a series of questions about your organisation through an online questionnaire. We'll use what you share here to scope, design and build your website.
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You'll receive a document that details your website structure, forms, and key content. You'll be able to share your feedback, then we'll build your site.
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We'll send you a link to your new website on a private testing server for you to share your thoughts and feedback. We'll make any necessary adjustments.
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Once you're happy, we'll launch your new website! 🎉
Get started
Our Community Platform, built especially for small charities and CICs, is just £895 per year. Book a no-pressure call now to tell us about your project.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have a question about our Community Platform that is not answered here, please reach out.
Do you use WordPress to build the website?
Yes. WordPress is an established, highly functional platform that powers around 40% of the web. Our Community Platform is built on top of a custom WordPress build that we engineered from the ground up especially for small charities.
Is WordPress secure?
We take extra precautions to ensure your website is secure. We perform regular code upgrades and backups, obfuscate login screens and prevent bots from injecting malicious code into your website. We also keep our websites plugin-light, so to reduce unnecessary third party code.
Do you use AI?
Yes. To speed up website production, we utilise AI to produce content for your web pages. This is overseen and edited by a human copywriter to ensure quality, accuracy and relevancy for your website.
What if we need a bespoke website?
Our Community Platform is robust and comprises of most things that small-medium charities need from their website. But if you need custom integrations, e-commerce, or some other complex functionality, you may prefer to invest in our bespoke offering.
Is hosting included?
Yes, our Community Platform is fully-hosted, and hosting fees are included in the price.