We create websites and digital tools for community-serving organisations.
What we do
Websites made to grow with you.
We craft websites that help people understand your organisation and know what to do next, built from blocks your team can update without a developer.
- Built to be edited
- Fast, accessible, green
- Always on brand
How we work
Fix or improve what you already have
A short, fixed-price sprint on your existing site or tool. Fix what’s broken, speed things up or add a missing feature, usually completed in a few days or weeks.
Something broken and not sure why?
“Working with Smithfield on the V&A Americas Foundation website was a pleasure, and they made a hugely daunting task simple and straightforward.”
Head of Philanthropy,
V&A Americas Foundation.
“Smithfield went above and beyond to build a user friendly, smart, innovative and informative tool, which has received rave reviews from around the world.”
Global Food Lead Scientist,
WWF.
“Our ongoing collaboration has been instrumental in shaping user experience on both our website and app.”
CTO Chief technology officer: the person who leads an organisation’s technology.,
Education Intelligence.
- 4+ years average partnership length
- 90% of partners come back for more work
- 24 hour typical response time
- 150+ projects delivered
Who we are
A small team, proud of the studio we’ve built.
A close-knit team of six, based across the UK United Kingdom: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland., working together for five years. We play to our strengths, know the process inside out, and know when to step outside it. You work with us directly, start to finish.
Common questions
Good to know before we start.
Who do you usually work with?
Charities, research organisations, education teams and cultural institutions, from small teams to international organisations like WWF and the V&A. We also build for brand agencies, under your name or ours.
Do you design websites or just handle the build?
Both. We design and build most projects start to finish, and we also build from other studios’ designs. Either way, design and development sit in the same small team.
What tech stack do you recommend?
Usually WordPress with a block-based editor, so your team can build pages without a developer. For tools and data-heavy projects we use SvelteKit or Laravel. We recommend what suits the job and your team.
Can you work with our existing tech stack?
Usually, yes. We regularly take on existing WordPress and Laravel sites, and we’ll tell you if a rebuild would cost less than patching.
How long does a website project take?
Most websites take three to five months from kick-off to launch. Fixes and improvements take days or weeks. We agree the launch date before we start.
What happens after the site goes live. Do you offer ongoing support?
Yes. We host on Kinsta, and most clients stay on a support retainer for updates, security, monitoring and new features, with same-day responses in working hours.