Brand and web design for purpose-driven organisations

From strategy to delivery, we create websites and brands that support growth, clarity and impact.

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A responsive team you can trust

Think of Designworks as an extension of your team – responsive, approachable, and genuinely invested in your success. As a compact, agile studio, we give you the personal attention larger agencies often can’t, keeping your project a priority from start to finish. We work alongside you to deliver high-quality web design, WordPress web development, graphic design, branding and marketing creating reliable, purposeful solutions that effectively reach the audiences that matter most to you.

18

Years in business

1386

Clients supported

13502

Projects completed

Brands and organisations we partner with

Since 2007, we’ve supported local authorities, ethical SMEs, charities, and sustainability-led organisations in achieving their goals. We are proud to have built many long-term partnerships over the years, working closely with our clients to deliver meaningful results.

Some of the organisations we are pleased to work with:

Frimley NHS Foundation Tust
Nature Foundation Sint Maarten logo
Gov Facility Services Ltd logo
The University of Edinburgh logo
European Network of Outdoors Sports logo
Heiniger logo
Cumbria Constabulary logo
Lancaster University logo
Changing Lives Learning Trust logo
Wheels for All
British Guild of Agricultural Journalists logo
Alertacall
Westmorland and Furness Council logo
pphe Hotel Group
Hackney and Leigh
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School logo
The Lanes logo
Frimley NHS Foundation Tust
Nature Foundation Sint Maarten logo
Gov Facility Services Ltd logo
The University of Edinburgh logo
European Network of Outdoors Sports logo
Heiniger logo
Cumbria Constabulary logo
Lancaster University logo
Changing Lives Learning Trust logo
Wheels for All
British Guild of Agricultural Journalists logo
Alertacall
Westmorland and Furness Council logo
pphe Hotel Group
Hackney and Leigh
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School logo
The Lanes logo
Historic England
Fred Whitton Challenge
Cumberland Council logo
Ashdown Phillips & Partners
European Outdoor Conservation Association logo
Westmorland Homecare logo
Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority logo
Ullswater Steamers
The Bikeability Trust
Lakes Aquarium
Primary Technical College logo
The Lakeside and Haverthwaite logo
The Veg Patch logo
Carlisle Diocese logo
UK Research and Innovation
Jasper Sanders
Give a Kidney
Historic England
Fred Whitton Challenge
Cumberland Council logo
Ashdown Phillips & Partners
European Outdoor Conservation Association logo
Westmorland Homecare logo
Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority logo
Ullswater Steamers
The Bikeability Trust
Lakes Aquarium
Primary Technical College logo
The Lakeside and Haverthwaite logo
The Veg Patch logo
Carlisle Diocese logo
UK Research and Innovation
Jasper Sanders
Give a Kidney

Our work in practice

Explore how we support charities, local authorities, and ethical businesses through purposeful design and technical expertise. These case studies highlight our commitment to accessibility, reliable performance, and delivering long-term value for our partners.

How we support your design and digital goals

From initial strategy and planning through to design, development, and ongoing support, we provide clear, reliable services tailored to the needs of businesses and organisations.

Digital Strategy

We combine creativity with technical insight to build digital strategies that deliver meaningful results. We help you navigate the digital landscape with a clear, actionable plan.

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Brand Strategy

We help you define a clear identity and a comprehensive plan that ensures your organisation communicates its values effectively and consistently.

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Web Development

From straightforward websites to complex e-commerce platforms, we build robust digital solutions that are fit for purpose and easy for your audience to use.

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WordPress CMS

As specialists in WordPress, we build secure, flexible, and easy-to-manage sites, customising the platform to provide the exact functionality your organisation requires.

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Branding

Our branding projects range from initial naming and logo design to developing a complete visual identity that reflects your mission and resonates with your audience.

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Design

We provide a comprehensive graphic design service for both digital and print, ensuring your communications are professional, accessible, and high-quality.

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App Development

We develop bespoke web and mobile applications designed to solve specific challenges, enhance user experience, and provide tailored tools for your team.

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Marketing

Our marketing expertise spans digital and print, including well-designed email campaigns and direct mail that help you connect with your audience in a professional manner.

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Web & Email Hosting

We provide secure, reliable, and sustainable UK-based hosting. We look after the technical infrastructure so your website and email remain fast and available.

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Website Maintenance

A responsible digital presence needs regular care. We handle the essential updates and security patches required to keep your WordPress site performing at its best.

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Flipbook Maker

We transform static PDFs into interactive, professional digital brochures. These are hosted directly on your site, providing a sustainable, ad-free alternative to print.

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Print Management

We simplify the printing process by managing everything from concepts to delivery, partnering exclusively with environmentally responsible printers.

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A more personal way of working

We intentionally keep our team compact to ensure you always have direct access to the people working on your project. You won’t be passed between account managers or lost in a queue. Instead, you get a dedicated partnership, honest advice, and the agility to move quickly when it matters most.

Designworks team meeting

A straightforward path to your next project

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Book a call with our team

We’ll take the time to properly understand your organisation, your objectives, and any constraints you’re working within.

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Get a transparent proposal

You’ll get a clear scope of work, agreed-upon timelines, and well-defined next steps—with no hidden surprises.

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Deliver with confidence

Work with a reliable partner who manages the technical details and keeps your project on track from start to finish.

When you work with us, you get:

  • A consistent message that resonates across all your digital and physical platforms.
  • A partner who understands the unique needs of sustainability-led and purpose-driven organisations.
  • Direct communication with designers and developers who actually listen and respond to your needs.
  • Quality you’re proud to share, whether it’s a new website, a digital document, or a refreshed brand identity.
  • A more efficient process with faster decisions, fewer delays, and a greater focus on impact.
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Testimonials

Lovely team to work with; found a solution to help redesign our website with a restricted budget yet produced a great design and UX.

Lou Devine - Give a Kidney CIO

We have been using Designworks services for over five years and we could not ask for a better web design company to work with.

Anna Brisley - Westmorland and Furness Council

Thanks so much for all your help and patience with the Giving Hope website, it will help the CIC achieve its aims in supporting vulnerable women.

Claire Mason - Giving Hope CIC

Their designs are fresh, engage the intended audience and respond perfectly to the brief.

Stacy Hurley - Waste into Wellbeing

We have already had some great comments about the new site so a big thank you to everyone at Designworks for their help and support.

Sharon Bianchi - The European Outdoor Conservation Association

We’re delighted with the new website that Designworks have created for us. They have been fantastic throughout the entire journey.

Mike Heal - WDAD Communications

We are delighted with the new site and have already received positive feedback and new sales enquiries!

Alistair Stewart - 4S DAWN Clinical Software

Such a wonderful team to work with, and we’re so delighted with our new refreshed Family Arts Campaign website!

Sophie Evans - Family Arts Campaign

The team delivered the commission to a very high standard, impressing with the way they took ownership of the project and delivered pragmatic solutions to the challenges faced along the way.

Mark Brierley - Westmorland and Furness Council

A highly responsive, professional team. Designworks are mindful of their customers needs and efficiently work with you to find solutions. Excellent!

Martin Elliott - Boeme Design

We’re delighted with our new site, which maintains the feel and spirit of our business, but with a more modern refreshing feel. We’ve had lots of compliments from our customers and would definitely recommend Designworks

Adrian Thomas - Elterwater Hostel

Altogether the experience was friendly, professional and we got exactly what we asked for, for the amount we were quoted. Thank you Rory, Jonathan and the team, great job.

Tom Hunt - British Guild of Agricultural Journalists

Design for good

We operate with a clear commitment to social and environmental responsibility, ensuring our projects have a positive, lasting impact, and partner with clients and suppliers who share our values.
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