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How Small Charities Can Tap Into 140 Million Unused Corporate Volunteering Hours

Is your corporate volunteering page letting you down? Here’s how to improve it so businesses actually get in touch and start helping your charity.

Jun 47 min read

Fundraising Regulator Launches New Digital Badge

The Fundraising Regulator has launched a new digital badge for charities to display on their websites. It’s designed to boost trust, show compliance, and even improve your SEO.

May 293 min read

Make the Most of Volunteers’ Week: 9 Easy Website Updates to Celebrate and Recruit

Get your website ready for Volunteers week this June

May 265 min read

How to start a blog for your charity

How to Start a Blog for Your Charity, A Simple Guide for UK Charities

May 155 min read

The Changing Role of Social Media in Charity Communications

Social media may still play a role, but it’s time for charities to think beyond it.

Mar 314 min read

10 Valentine’s Day Fundraising Ideas for Charities

Plan your perfect charity event for Valentines! Spark romance with a date auction, or challenge lovebirds to a bake-off.

Feb 33 min read

12 Days of Giving: Creative Ways Charities Can Spread Holiday Cheer

Spread holiday cheer and inspire year-end giving! 12 creative ways charities can raise funds! From caroling to Santa runs, get inspired!

Dec 2, 20243 min read

Boo-tiful Fundraising: 10 Spooktacular Ideas for Your Charity this Halloween

Don't be a fundraising scaredy-cat! 10 spooktacular ideas for charities to raise funds this Halloween. Get haunting and have fun!

Oct 1, 20243 min read

The ultimate list of UK Awareness and Inclusion Days in 2025 for Charitable and Communications professionals

To help you plan your 2025 content calendar, I've compiled this list of awareness and inclusion days. Enjoy

Aug 22, 202414 min read

Getting Started with Branding Essentials: A Simple Guide for New Charities

Are you a new charity? Learn how to build a brand and get started online with a great website.

Apr 29, 20243 min read

26 Must-Read Marketing Books to Elevate Your Charity’s Marketing Strategy in 2024

his curated list of 26 marketing books empowers you to elevate your charity's marketing strategy and conquer your goals in 2024.

Mar 18, 202411 min read

The ultimate list of UK Awareness and Inclusion Awareness Days in 2024 for Charitable and Communications professionals

Mark your calendars for 2024's top days and causes worth celebrating.

Jan 12, 202414 min read

A super simple way to improve the accessibility and SEO for your website, just add alt text to all of your images.

New look, same super mission 💫 Sam’s Superheroes Foundation has a shiny new website, packed with colour, energy, and purpose (cape not included).

Need a website that doesn’t make you want to cry into your coffee? I build clean, clear, websites for lovely charities without the tech faff or faffy tech. Websites made easy. Just how it should be.

Thinking about a new site or a refresh, drop me a message

Todays font is Biro Script Plus. Perfect for adding a personal, scribbled-with-love feel to your designs. #FontOfTheDay

When I build websites for charities, I’m not just choosing colours and fonts, I’m helping them tell their story.

The story of why they started.
Who they’re fighting for.
And what happens when someone chooses to care.

Stories move people. They spark donations, action, belief. That’s the power of great storytelling and great web design should never be without it.

Jibbly bunny living his best life enjoying bike week. #bikeweek2025

If you don't stare out into the ocean and automatically start singing songs from Moana then we can't be friends. Happy World Ocean Day

another day, another pretty colour palette.

Wonky website? No worries, just use a grid system to maintain consistency throughout your site allowing for plenty of white space to breath.

Did you know that individuals aged 65 to 74 had the highest monthly volunteering rate at 23%, while those aged 25 to 34 had the lowest at 11%. They aren't called the golden oldies for nothing.

It's always nice to get away from the desk. We spent a long weekend in Italy visiting old churches, old castles and eating waaaaaay too much pizza.

This is Milo. Milo is not good at fetch.

Sometimes he loses the stick. Sometimes he returns with a different stick entirely. Once it was a leaf.

But he gives it 100% every time. That’s what makes him 100% a good boy. 🐾

Today's colour palette in pretty peaches and purples

Check out the new website for Sam's Superheroes Foundation, isn't it cool?!

Font inspiration: Bugaki is bulky and bold and whilst you can't use it for large blocks of text, it still works really well for headings and sub headings. What do you think?

Currently in writing mode for the latest project

It's World Bee Day, so here's a photo of some bee's that I took at Hampton Court Palace. Have a bee-autiful Day 🐝

I’ve been working on a fundraising campaign for the incredible team at Abbie’s Army, who are doing everything they can to fight one of the most devastating childhood cancers – DIPG.

DIPG is a rare and aggressive brain cancer that mostly affects children aged just 6 or 7. Because of where it grows, deep in the PONS area of the brain — it’s inoperable. That means there’s currently no cure. Most children diagnosed with DIPG are given just 9 to 12 months to live. It’s as shit as it sounds.

Despite this, DIPG remains one of the most underfunded areas of cancer research. That’s why the work Abbie’s Army does is so vital.

If you can spare just £1 (or even £1 a month) it really does make a difference. Please donate if you can, and share this post to help spread the word.
Thank you for reading, donating, sharing, and being lovely 💖

#DIPG #ResearchMatters #DIPGHero

Fundraisers deserve a beautiful landing page. Take a www.abbiesarmy.co.uk/dipg-awareness-day a dedicated page for Abbie's Army DIPG Awareness Day fundraiser. While you are there you might as well donate £1 and help fund research into children's brain cancer.

#DIPG #ResearchMatters #DIPGHero

It's International Day of Families, and I'm so greatful for my crazy family

I'm kind of like a information squiral, but rather than hoarding acorns, I collect annual reports, podcast transcripts, research articles and that one weirdly helpful Facebook post from 2017.

Is it chaotic? Yes.
Is it necessary? Also yes.
Is it all part of the process? Absolutely.

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to give my laptop time to cool down.

It's DIPG Awareness Day on 17th May and you bet your butt I'm going to harp on about it over the next few days, because children's brain cancer is shit. I've been working with the amazing @abbies_army to put together some social posts, blog posts and a dedicated landing page for their fundraiser. Please donate £1 and raise money to fund research into DIPG the link is in their bio. Thank you!

#DIPG #ResearchMatters #DIPGHero

I've got too many passwords to remember them all :-S

It’s World Maternal Mental Health Week.
Between the hormones, the sleep deprivation, the body changes, and your whole life suddenly revolving around someone else…
You’re never alone, but somehow feel completely alone.
Motherhood is hard. Really hard.

That’s why charities like @fromebirthtalk are so important.
They help new parents make sense of the avalanche of complex, overwhelming emotions that come with being a mum.
Because no one should have to carry all of that on their own.

#WorldMaternalMentalHealthWeek #MaternalMentalHealthMatters #SupportForMums

Blink and you are already a week into May. How’d that happen?

Good luck to everyone running the London Marathon today!

A special shoutout to all the amazing runners from @blackgirlsdorunuk and @womenintriuk_ you’re incredible!
And a huge good luck to everyone running to raise funds for charities close to their hearts. You’re making such a difference. ❤️

Extra special good luck to my friend Elliott on taking part in his first marathon — you’ve got this!

In honour of Active April lets get some movement in your websites! Todays tip is add hover effects. Hover effects, like buttons that slightly ‘bounce’ or images that shift when hovered over, create a sense of responsiveness and movement. This makes a website feel more engaging, modern, and fun to explore.

✨ Tip: Use these effects to draw attention to donation buttons or important links!

#WebDesignTips #ActiveApril #CharityWebsites

"When I am working on a problem, I never think about beauty, but when I have finished, if the solution is not beautiful, I know it is wrong. True design carries an inherent energy of its own." ✨

Good design isn’t just about aesthetics (don't get me wrong you know I'm an aesthetics girly) but it’s also about function, clarity, and purpose. When a design truly works, it naturally becomes beautiful. The right balance of space, movement, and energy makes a website not just look good, but feel good to use.

Beauty isn’t the goal—it’s the sign that you’ve got it right. 💡

#DesignWithPurpose #CreativeEnergy #WebDesignThatWorks #ActiveApril

When my husband asks if my first day back after Easter is going to be busy:

"I'm booked up, David. I'm positively bedevilled with meetings, etcetera."

Now back at my desk, fuelled by coffee and firing off emails like nobody's business. 💻☕🔥

I’ve been reading all news around the recent Supreme Court ruling effecting trans people and gender identity, and I can’t stay silent.

Reducing identity to two tick boxes doesn’t help anyone. It doesn’t reflect the reality of people’s lives. It doesn’t change the fact that trans people, inter-sexed and gender diverse people have always existed – and always will.

This ruling feels like a deliberate oversimplification of something deeply human and complex. And when you erase nuance, you endanger lives.

It’s okay not to have all the answers right now. But what’s not okay is pretending that complex identities can be legislated away with a checkbox. That’s not justice. That’s not protection for women. That’s not helping anyone.

To everyone directly affected by this: I see you. I stand with you. You deserve safety, dignity, and the right to exist fully as you are.

As a small gesture of solidarity, I’m offering a pro bono website glow-up for a small to mid-sized charity that supports trans women’s rights. If that’s you — or you know a charity doing powerful work that could use some love and design support — drop me a message.

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⚡ Font Spotlight: Squartiqa ⚡

Speed, agility, and a modern edge—that’s Squartiqa. This futuristic font has sharp angles and a sleek, high-tech feel, making it perfect for cutting-edge sports brands, fitness challenges, and any design that’s all about movement and momentum.

For Active April, I'm celebrating movement through colour! 🎨🌈 Nothing beats the energy of a brisk walk with a bold, colourful view. 💙💛💖

#ActiveApril #ActiveDesign #VibrantVibes #MoveWithColour #OutdoorEnergy

A static page can’t always capture the energy of your cause. Adding short, impactful videos or subtle GIFs can create movement and show your charity in action—whether it’s runners fundraising, volunteers at work, or smiles from those you support.

✨ Tip: Keep load times in check—host videos on YouTube and embed them = smooth experience!

🎓 Font Spotlight: Princetown 🎓

Think college sports, team jerseys, and all-American varsity vibes—that's Princetown in a nutshell! With its bold, blocky letters and strong presence, this font adds a sense of tradition and competitive spirit. It’s the perfect choice for any design that needs a touch of determination and team spirit!

In honour of Active April, I'm sharing colour palettes inspired by movement! First up: yoga, where calm meets strength. 🧘‍♀️ These muted, earthy palette takes inspiration from natural tones, warm neutrals, and soft greens, creating a sense of serenity and flow—just like a perfect sun salutation.

Would you use these colour palettes in your designs? 🍂✨

#ActiveApril #ColourInspo #YogaVibes #EarthyTones #DesignWithBalance

In honour of Active April lets get some movement in your websites! Todays tip is add animation to your text. Fonts can have energy too! Experiment with bold, slanted, or slightly irregular typefaces to add motion and excitement. Animated text effects, like words that slide or expand on hover, can also bring key messages to life.

✨ Tip: Keep legibility in mind—dynamic typography should never compromise readability!

#WebDesignTips #ActiveApril #CharityWebsites

"Design is a way to transform the sad world around us into something that makes sense, that gives energy, that helps people to dream." ✨

Good design isn’t just about making things look pretty—it’s about creating clarity, energy, and hope. Whether it’s a charity website that connects people to vital support or a visual identity that inspires action, design has the power to lift, guide, and empower.

Let’s keep designing for change. 💡💖

#DesignForGood #CreativeEnergy #WebDesignWithPurpose #ActiveApril

Case Study: Fund Her Tri – From a Light Touch to a Full Transformation 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️
What started as a light touch makeover turned into a full-scale website redevelopment—and I couldn’t be prouder of the final result! 💥

When Fund Her Tri first came to me, they wanted a few design tweaks. But as their mission to advocate for gender diversity in triathlon grew, so did their website needs. Enter Phase 2:

✅ Restructured navigation for a smoother user experience
✅ New pages highlighting their advocacy and impact
✅ Hundreds of new images showcasing the strength and spirit of their community
✅ And of course… it’s beautiful! ✨

A website should grow with your mission—and this one now truly reflects the power of @fundhertriuk .

Check it out at www.fundhertri.org

#ActiveApril #WebDesignForGood #FundHerTri #TriathlonCommunity #WebsiteGlowUp

🏆 Font Spotlight: Sports World 🏆

If fonts had a finishing line, Sports World would be sprinting across it in first place! With its bold, dynamic lines and classic varsity style, this font screams energy, movement, and motivation. Perfect for sports brands, charity challenges, or any design that needs a get-up-and-go attitude!

Would you use this for your next project? Let me know! 👇

#FontInspiration #ActiveApril #SportsWorldFont #DesignInMotion

In honour of Active April lets get some movement in your websites! Todays tip is add subtle scroll animation to your website.

Smooth fade-ins, parallax effects, and image reveals can add a sense of movement without overwhelming visitors. This keeps users engaged and guides them naturally through your story.

✨ Tip: Use animations sparingly—too much movement can be distracting!

#WebDesignTips #ActiveApril #CharityWebsites

✨ "A line is a dot that went for a walk. Movement is the transition of forms, the link between static elements." ✨

Design isn’t just about what you see, it’s about how it flows, how it moves the eye, and how it connects ideas. Just like a runner pounding the pavement or a dancer finding rhythm, great design carries energy, guiding the viewer effortlessly from one point to the next.

#DesignInMotion #CreativeFlow #WebDesignInspiration #ActiveApril

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

Business is booming here at Made by Katie, and I’ve got some BIG news to share! 🎉 I’ve expanded the team to keep up with all the amazing projects coming in.

Introducing my new team of tiny magical unicorns 🦄✨! They’re dedicated to making sure every website we create is as magical and beautiful as can be. These unicorns have been working hard to add that extra sparkle to each design. I’m so excited to have them on board.

But wait… there’s more! 👀

Happy April Fools' Day! 😜 (I’m still the one working on your websites 😉)

This week has been a whirlwind of web design work for @samssuperheroestherapydogs, and I’m feeling like a superhero myself! 🤭

There’s nothing like helping bring a vision to life ✨ it’s going to be a stunning website complete with a variety of cape wearing super animals (because that’s what happens when you give me creative license!)

My little girl wanted in on the action too! So here’s her superhero moment. 🦸‍♀️✨

Have a super weekend everyone x

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How Small Charities Can Tap Into 140 Million Unused Corporate Volunteering Hours

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The Changing Role of Social Media in Charity Communications

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The ultimate list of UK Awareness and Inclusion Days in 2025 for Charitable and Communications professionals

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How Small Charities Can Tap Into 140 Million Unused Corporate Volunteering Hours

Fundraising Regulator Launches New Digital Badge

Make the Most of Volunteers’ Week: 9 Easy Website Updates to Celebrate and Recruit

How to start a blog for your charity

The Changing Role of Social Media in Charity Communications

10 Valentine’s Day Fundraising Ideas for Charities

12 Days of Giving: Creative Ways Charities Can Spread Holiday Cheer

Boo-tiful Fundraising: 10 Spooktacular Ideas for Your Charity this Halloween

The ultimate list of UK Awareness and Inclusion Days in 2025 for Charitable and Communications professionals

Getting Started with Branding Essentials: A Simple Guide for New Charities

26 Must-Read Marketing Books to Elevate Your Charity’s Marketing Strategy in 2024

The ultimate list of UK Awareness and Inclusion Awareness Days in 2024 for Charitable and Communications professionals

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Drop me a message and lets make some magic.
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