Building a community hub for Men Shed Horsham
- Client
- Men Shed Horsham
- Industry
- Community service / non-profit
- Website
- mens-shed-horsham.org.uk ↗
- Regions served
- Horsham, UK
The challenge
Men Shed Horsham, a vital community organisation, needed a robust and engaging online presence to showcase the work they do in the Horsham area, connect with their members and reach the wider community.
The aim was a digital hub that could inform, inspire and make communication easier, with room for different types of content and a simpler way to keep members up to date.
- Showcasing community work: presenting their projects, activities and the positive impact they have locally.
- Sharing information: a clear home for their mission and how to get involved.
- Visual storytelling: a way to capture and share their activities through photographs.
- Member communication: an efficient system for regular updates to members and subscribers.
- An easy contact point: a straightforward way for people to get in touch.
The solution
A custom website, covering both web design and development, that's easy to manage and makes communication simpler.
Web design & development
A dedicated website, designed and built from concept to completion, with a strong focus on intuitive user experience and an appealing look.
Integrated blog
A blog for news, updates and stories from the Shed's activities, keeping the community informed and engaged.
Information pages
Clear, concise pages on the mission, values and activities, and how to join or support the Shed.
Photo galleries
Galleries that showcase projects, events and the camaraderie of the Shed, telling the story visually.
Contact page
An easy-to-find contact page with everything needed for enquiries, encouraging community interaction.
Automated email system
Automated emails to members and subscribers, so newsletters, announcements and updates go out on time, every time.
The process
The project began with a thorough understanding of the Shed's community goals and communication needs. I designed a site structure that puts easy navigation and clear content first, then built out the sections, integrated the photo galleries and set up the automated email system for reliable, consistent delivery.
A stronger community connection
- VisibleCommunity visibility: the website is now the central place for Horsham locals to learn about the Shed's activities.
- AutoBetter communication: automated emails keep members and subscribers informed about events and news.
- StoriesEffective storytelling: the blog and galleries share the Shed's stories and achievements visually.
- Join inEasier engagement: clear information and a simple contact point encourage new members and supporters to get involved.
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