Web design for charities that turns support into action

Q: Do you build websites with anything other than WordPress?

Yes, we can build websites with Wix , S quarespace , or just about any other CMS. However, our recommendation would always be to use WordPress.

Clear, accessible WordPress websites that tell your story, show your impact and make it easy for people to donate, volunteer or get involved.

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Laptop with Gedling Conservation Trust website, alongside espresso mug and pot plant

Custom-designed. Every time.

Let’s work together

Using WordPress, our websites are custom-designed, with no standard themes or templates. We take our time to understand your business and make sure that your website showcases your personality.

WordPress

Built on the world’s most popular website platform, giving you flexibility, scalability, and full control of your content.

Fully responsive

Your website will look and work perfectly across mobiles, tablets, and desktops for a seamless user experience.

SEO ready

Every website is built with search engines in mind, giving you the best foundation to be found on Google.

E-commerce

Sell products online with a secure, easy-to-manage online store built using WooCommerce.

Custom design

Every website is designed around your brand, ensuring a unique look that reflects your business.

Domain & hosting

We can manage your domain, hosting, and technical setup so your website stays secure and reliable.

We do web design for charities differently

Web design and development is at the core of our business, and we have a combined experience of over 15 years building websites for companies of all shapes and sizes.

We believe that in this day and age, every company needs to have an online presence. Whether you are an international multinational corporation or just a part-time hobbyist trying to make some extra money. Your website is your shout to the world about who you are!

Using WordPress, our websites are custom-designed, with no standard themes or templates. We take our time to understand your business and make sure that your website showcases your personality.

Let’s work together

Charity websites we’ve designed

Man holding a phone looking at the Y-Notts website — Y-NOTTS

Respect for Animals website displayed on a iPad — Respect for Animals

Woman holding phone with PAWZ Africa website — PAWZ

Why Choose Us for Charity Website Design?

Let’s work together

For charities and non-profit organisations, a website is one of the most powerful tools for communicating your mission and engaging supporters. It needs to clearly explain the impact of your work while making it easy for people to donate, volunteer, or get involved.

A well designed charity website helps build trust and transparency with your audience. It should tell your story in a compelling way while making it simple for visitors to understand how they can support your cause.

Every charity website we build is tailored to your organisation and the message you want to share with the world.

What people say about us

      
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   Highway One 
 13 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Darryn at 404 has done an amazing job at setting up a website for my new Driving School. He's respected what we required and he's kept us updated at every stage of the process. The result is fantastic and is already generating business for us.
  
 
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   Nicola Earle 
 6 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Darryn from 404 Marketing goes above and beyond to be helpful, and is pleasure to deal with - I always look forward to our next meeting.
  
 
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   Areion Academy 
 10 August 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I find anything IT related stressful and as a result had managed to get my website into a bit of a mess. Darryn was brilliant, taking my ideas and turning them into a great looking and fully functional site as well as setting up new emails. Despite my many stupid questions he was endlessly patient and helpful. I would recommend to anyone looking for website design.
  
 
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   Rio Darrington 
 22 July 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great experience from start to finish, we were guided every step of the way with our marketing process and are thrilled with the results!
  
 
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   Debs Knight 
 17 June 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Darryn is a genius, he was really helpful and endlessly patient whilst redesigning my counselling website... I am really pleased and give him a 10/10 !!!!
  
 
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   Laura Donaldson 
 1 June 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I can only say positive things about my experience here. Darryn has been looking after my website for sometime and is always quick to respond to any problems I have, going out of his way to keep things running smoothly and patiently guide me when needed. I recently decided that I could do with an upgrade and to bring my website up a few levels. Darryn was so easy to work with, had fantastic suggestions and design ideas and delivered the new website seamlessly and quickly. I honestly can't recommend enough if you want a stress free and pleasurable interaction with great results. Many thanks!
  
 
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   Elizabeth Tift 
 23 January 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really pleased with our new logo and website. Darryn was great to work with and nothing was too much trouble. Excellent service, would highly recommend and use again *****
  
 
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   karen treisman 
 14 November 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My experience of 404 Marketing has been excellent. They created a fantastic website for me that has been such an improvement on my previous website. Darryn has been great at working collaboratively and checking things out, and worked really hard to make sure I was happy with everyone and most importantly that it worked really well and was a great user experience. He also has been super responsive to emails which makes such a difference. And created a fab newsletter for me as well! I also had to switch quite quickly from one website host to Darryn and this was quite anxiety provoking however he did it so smoothly and without any hiccups. I would not hesitate to recommend Darryn and his team to others.
  
 
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   Lisa Gordon 
 11 November 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Darryn worked with me to create a new website as mine was outdated and needed an upgrade. He guided and supported me all the way through the process and created exactly the website that I wanted for my Acupuncture practice. I am super happy and recommend 404 marketing 100%
  
 
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   Admin HIIT3C 
 30 August 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The guys at 404 have done a fantastic job for me. I required a couple of videos creating for social media promotion and web display. Fully hit the brief, very good with suggestion and made on point iterations. As a business the power of high quality produced content is so important to portray for hard work that has gone in to the creation. Worth every penny and I couldn’t recommend highly enough.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is a website important for charities?

A website helps charities communicate their mission, reach new supporters, and make it easier for people to donate or volunteer.

Can the website accept online donations?

Yes. We can integrate secure donation systems so supporters can contribute directly through your website.

Can we update news and campaigns ourselves?

Yes. Using WordPress allows your team to easily publish updates, news articles, and campaign information.

What is the typical timeline for a website design project?

How long it takes depends on the size of the website. We like to set expectations that it usually starts at 8 weeks to craft something truly unique. Remember, we aren’t using any pre-built themes or designs.

What information do you need from clients before starting a web design project?

During the initial scoping call, we will get an idea of what designs you like. Often, by looking at other websites. We will also discuss what content (i.e. text and images) you will provide and what you want us to provide.

Do you offer custom website design or use templates?

All of our websites are custom designed not using any templates. This ensures that each website we design is completely unique to you and your business.

What platforms and technologies do you use for website design?

We use WordPress as our chosen content management system (CMS) for developing websites. the reason for this is that we are able to offer a completely customised website that is also optimised, affordable, and user-friendly for you to manage yourself if you choose.  

Do you build websites with anything other than WordPress?

Yes, we can build websites with Wix, Squarespace, or just about any other CMS. However, our recommendation would always be to use WordPress. 

Can you redesign an existing website?

Yes, we offer redesign services, so get in touch →