The difference we’ve made

Greta Thunberg

We thrive on designing and building web projects that make a real and tangible difference to people's lives.

With a focus on social impact, we've collaborated with a wide range of groups on diverse projects ranging from big to small, across all stages of their digital journeys, to address various societal challenges. Check out our case studies to see how we blend creativity, tech know-how, and smart strategy to address unique challenges and drive real change.

And if you don't know what you want yet, that's ok! We can help you define that. We're all in if you are.

Case studies

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How we helped CIVICUS beautifully model thousands of data sources

With increasing attacks on community groups, NGOs, charities and other civil society organisations across the world, CIVICUS needed a way to document the global pattern of repression, aggregating data from their members to pull together a picture of a complex global trend. The Developer Society partnered with CIVICUS to create the CIVICUS Monitor, a tool mapping global civic space. We developed a system that aggregates worldwide data into a user-friendly platform, beautifully visualising complex trends in civil society repression. This empowers activists and journalists with crucial information at their fingertips.

How we helped Choose Love build their donation platform

The Developer Society created a custom donation platform for Choose Love, revolutionising their online fundraising. The new system, optimised for speed and user experience, boosted conversion rates to 19.8%, far exceeding sector averages. It enabled multi-currency donations and easy campaign creation, significantly enhancing Choose Love's ability to support refugees.

How we helped the Samaritans reach more people through a Self-Help app

We helped Samaritans go digital with their first mental health app. Working closely with their team, we designed a user-friendly tool for people to get support without calls, track feelings, and access resources. Built on solid research and agile methods, the app let Samaritans reach thousands more people in need.

How we used photography to help ActionAid tell moving stories from Gaza

The Developer Society's Creative Director traveled to the West Bank and Gaza Strip, capturing powerful images for ActionAid UK's Christmas fundraising appeal. Over 5 days, he took 2,000 photos, creating a compelling visual narrative that respectfully portrayed local lives while connecting UK supporters to the region's realities.

How we've partnered with CAST to support the social sector and deliver change

We've partnered closely with CAST (The Centre for the Acceleration of Social Technology), a charity supporting the social sector's digital transformation. Together, we have partners on projects to help organisations develop smart tech solutions for social change. CAST brings expertise in socially purposeful technologies and works with funders to align digital practices with strategic goals and values.

Business & Human Rights Centre

The Developer Society upgraded the Business & Human Rights Centre's digital presence using Wagtail CMS, creating a flexible website with a business directory, incident tracking, and multilingual support. This enhanced BHRC's ability to communicate its work and manage content, resulting in a 50% increase in page views and greater global reach.