Free websites for good causes. All the work we do at Ethical Pixels is guided by a set of ethical principles. One of these is using technology as a force for positive change. We also know that great web design isn’t always affordable, and so we’re proud to support organisations that have noble goals (but not necessarily the budget for professional design) with free website design, digital consultancy and subsidised hosting. Subject to terms.
Every year we work with a limited number of organisations that strive for a positive impact but, without our support, would find it challenging to fund a digital project such as a new website.
We love working with these small or newly established charities, community interest groups, and non-profits who want to be a force for good. As well as giving back, we truly enjoy working on these projects, as the organisations are often ready to make bold choices and embrace creative new ideas. We also get involved in projects which are close to our hearts – you may find yourself working with a member of staff who is passionate about the same things you are!
What we can offer
- Volunteer our time, working with you to understand your digital needs and those of your audience - creating a website layout then designs, and building you a bespoke, modern, mobile-responsive website
- Provide annual hosting at heavily discounted pricing
- Give impartial advice where possible, with the understanding that you are the expert in your own sector and all final decisions will need to be made by you
- Consider requests for desired launch timescales
- Guarantee the pace at which the project will move as it will have to fit in alongside our paid projects, and will partly depend on your input
- We are unlikely to be able to offer complicated functionality such as membership portals or online shops with product ranges, unless we agree to this upfront
Our Pro Bono work
Interested?
Due to extremely high interest in our donated websites programme, expressions of interest are currently paused while we evaluate the requests we’ve received and start to work with those we’ve agreed to help.
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Driven by our values
We believe that why we do things are just as important as what we do. We work according to certain principles, and our ethical statement is a promise to those we work with. It is made up of 4 core concepts:
Positivity
We believe technology is a wonderful tool that can change the world for the better.
Sustainability
We employ a holistic approach to sustainability, from our own growth to our environmental impact.
Accessibility
We want to share the know-how, tactics, specialisms and ‘edge’ of big businesses with everyone else.
Honesty
We know facts are facts. We’ll tell it how it is, even if we know it isn’t what you want to hear.
Terms and important information for pro-bono websites
1. Only genuine non-profit ‘good causes’ are eligible for this service. This may include, but is not limited to; registered charities, volunteer-run community organisations, not-for-profits, social enterprises and Community Interest Companies (CICs). Ethical Pixels can also refuse service for any reason in accordance with point 3.
2. The number of projects we can support each year varies depending on resource and the scope of the pro bono project. Typically this will be 2 to 4. Ultimately, we make the final decision on which projects we support and do not have to explain our reasoning. As a small business ourselves, this work needs to be feasible without causing disruption to paid projects.
3. Ethical Pixels can, at any time, unilaterally and without notice cease to provide pro-bono services if it is deemed necessary or prudent at the discretion of its directors. No established DNS, web, email or other hosting services will be interrupted without notice, as we realise these services are critical to any organisation’s operation.
4. Ethical Pixels donates our time, expertise and non-exclusive access to our proprietary code/knowledge. Certain incidental costs outside of our control must be covered by the client, such as; your domain, hosting overheads, specific subscriptions or software purchased for your project, any special licensed images which you require. Rights to proprietary code/IP/knowledge remain with Ethical Pixels, may not be transferred, and may be revoked at any time as long as it does not interrupt the functionality or quality of your deliverable.
5. We understand charity organisations are often run by volunteers, and with other commitments it can be hard to get all stakeholders available for every discussion. To save time and keep your project moving, we ask where possible for a point person to be nominated who can make most of the decisions, and run other points past the rest of the charity when needed.
6. To maximise the efficiency of our donated time each year, we do require that our probono websites are for organisations which can communicate effectively with us in English.
7. The project timescales for any donated deliverables will be entirely at Ethical Pixels discretion, to fit around our paid client commitments.
8. Ethical Pixels will feature a case study on our website showcasing the work we undertook for you, including your honest feedback about any new websites or assets, the process of working with us, and any reactions you’ve had from your audience.
9. While we do not do so for paid projects, we reserve the right to include our logo and/or a link to our website on any donated websites, where appropriate. Any such reference should not be removed by your staff, volunteers, suppliers or partners.
10. Any breach of these terms may result in discontinuation of service as outlined in point 3