Southmedia supports

Offering a free charity website to support organisations working for social good

At Southmedia, we believe that every charity deserves a powerful online presence to amplify their mission and reach more people who care.

That’s why we’ve committed to giving back by designing and building one free, professionally crafted website every four months for a charitable organisation or startup social enterprise.

Whether you’re a small community group just getting started, or an established charity ready to re-imagine your digital presence, we want to use our expertise to help you tell your story, connect with supporters, and make a greater impact.

It’s also our way of giving back and expressing some gratitude for the trust and support we’ve received over the years.

If your organisation is driven in purpose but limited by budget, we’d love to hear from you and to potentially partner with you in bringing your vision to life.

How it works

We select one organisation per quarter to work with. Each partnership is treated with the same care, collaboration and attention as any paid project.

We start by understanding your organisation, your users and your goals. From there, we agree on a clear, realistic scope – focusing on the areas where our time and expertise will have the most impact.

What We Offer

We allocate up to five days of our time, which works best for smaller websites or focused improvements rather than complex builds. Most projects will include:

A comprehensive review of your existing website (if you have one)
Clear recommendations to refine and improve what already exists
A full website redesign and rebuild, where appropriate
Installation and configuration of new plugins or tools
Improvements to SEO, analytics and overall performance
A year of free hosting (worth £500)

Not every project will include all of the above. We focus on what will genuinely support your organisation and its goals.

Applying for free website support

If you think your organisation could benefit from our help, we’d love to hear from you. Applications are reviewed quarterly.

Apply for support here

Frequently asked questions

Who is it for?

If your organisation is driven in purpose but limited by budget, we’d love to hear from you, particularly if you count yourselves as one of the following:
Charity, Community Interest Company (CICs), Non-profit and voluntary organisation, Community-led and grassroots project or a startup social enterprise.

How often do you offer free websites?

We support one organisation per quarter, depending on availability and scope.

Is this completely free?

Yes. Our free projects are delivered at no cost to the selected organisation.

How long does a free project last?

This varies depending on the scope, but most projects run for a defined, agreed period rather than open-ended support.

Do you only work with Sheffield-based organisations?

We prioritise organisations in South Yorkshire, but we’re open to supporting organisations elsewhere where there’s a strong fit.

Whats your aim?

Our aim is to help the selected organisation meet — or exceed — its goals with an effective, clear and beautifully designed website. We focus on:
Clarity: making it easy for people to understand your work
Accessibility: ensuring your site works for as many people as possible
Impact: supporting fundraising, awareness or service delivery
A well-designed website should support the important work you’re already doing, not get in the way of it.