Contents
1 · At a glance
Supporters want to know a child's education really changes
People who fund education want to see who is helped, what a gift pays for and how progress is measured. Funders and trusts check the same things. A website that only says "we help children" gives them no reason to choose you.
What customers check before choosing
- Which children or schools does this charity support, and where?
- What does a scholarship or a term of mentoring cost?
- How is progress measured and reported?
- Is the charity well run and registered?
What this website gives you
- A classic navy, royal-blue and gold look that signals stability
- Programme cards with place, scale and amount raised
- Impact figures for students and schools reached
- "Donate now" in the header of every page
2 · Home
The homepage, section by section
The homepage explains in five seconds who you help learn, where, and how a supporter can make it happen. The Classic layout keeps a calm, ordered reading flow.
- Hero with two actionsA headline such as "Education unlocks potential", a one-line mission and "Donate now" and "Our impact" buttons, with a registered charity badge if you have a number.
- Impact figuresThree headline numbers, for example children supported, partner schools and how much of every pound goes to the cause, using figures you confirm.
- Supporters stripLogos of trusts, companies or universities that back you, shown only with their permission.
- Why support usThree numbered reasons to give, such as sponsoring a pupil, mentoring a student and Gift Aid if you claim it.
- Our programmesSix cards, such as school meals, reading clubs, classroom rebuilds and scholarships, each with a place or a scale line such as "120 students" and the amount raised. You fill them with your own programmes.
- Student quote and closing appealA short quote from a student or parent, shared with consent, and a final donate button.
3 · About
About the foundation
The about page explains your mission, approach and people, which donors and grant-makers both read.
- Mission and approachWhy you focus on education, the communities you serve and how support lasts.
- Key figuresChildren supported, partner schools and cost ratios, from your annual report.
- Our teamFour profile cards with photo, name and role, such as chief executive, education programmes, fundraising and mentoring.
- Quote and donateA student or teacher quote followed by a donate call to action.
4 · Projects
Programmes and appeals
The projects page lists every programme so supporters and funders can find the one that fits them.
- Filter tabsTabs such as All, Scholarships, School meals, Mentoring and Schools, renamed to your work.
- Sort menuShow featured, newest or most urgent programmes first.
- Programme cardsPhoto, programme name, location, scale and amount raised.
- PaginationPage numbers keep long lists tidy as programmes grow.
5 · Donate
Donate page
A focused giving page that links each amount to what it pays for in a child's education.
- Monthly or one-offA switch between regular and single gifts, with monthly selected first, which suits term-by-term sponsorship.
- Preset amountsFour amount buttons with a line you write, for example what a month of school meals or books costs.
- Gift Aid tick-boxShown only if your charity is registered to claim Gift Aid. The claim is handled by your donation platform.
- Donation platform linkThe donate button connects to the platform you choose, such as Stripe, PayPal, JustGiving or Enthuse, which takes the payment.
- Proof beside the formImpact figures, featured programmes and a student quote under the form.
6 · Contact
Contact page
One page for donors, schools, volunteer mentors and partners.
- Enquiry formName, email, an "I'd like to" choice such as donate, sponsor or mentor, and a message, sent to your inbox.
- Office detailsAddress, phone, email and opening hours.
- Newsletter sign-upA footer form for student stories and programme updates.
7 · Features
Everything this design includes
Programme cards
Scholarships, school meals or mentoring shown with place, scale and amount raised.
Impact figures
Students and schools reached, using figures you can evidence.
Donate page design
Monthly and one-off giving with preset amounts, linked to the donation platform you choose.
Mentor and volunteer routes
A clear path to volunteer through the menu and contact form.
Student stories
News posts and quotes shared with consent that show real progress.
Newsletter sign-up
A sign-up form in the footer of every page.
Classic typography
DM Serif Display headings with Poppins text for an academic, trustworthy feel.
Accessible and fast
Readable contrast, keyboard navigation and quick loading on phones.
8 · Mobile
Designed for the phone first
Supporters often read an appeal on their phone between other tasks. On a small screen the menu folds into one button, programme cards stack neatly, and the "Donate now" button stays in the header so sponsoring a student takes a few taps.
9 · Brand and search
Your look. Found on Google, Maps and AI assistants.
The sample uses white, deep navy, royal blue and a warm gold accent with DM Serif Display and Poppins. We change the logo, colours, fonts, photos and copy to match your charity, and build every page the way Google and AI assistants prefer.
SEO: Google and Maps
- A page for each programme, scholarship or country
- Titles, descriptions and NGO / EducationalOrganization structured data
- Google Business Profile set up and linked where you have an office
- Fast pages with strong Core Web Vitals
GEO: AI search
- Answer-first summaries of each programme that ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity can quote
- Consistent charity name, registered number and address across the web
- FAQ written around real donor and funder questions
- AI crawlers allowed, with an llms.txt file
Searches the website is built around
- education charity UK
- sponsor a child's education
- scholarship charity
- charities that support schools in [country]
- become a volunteer mentor
- girls' education charity
- donate school meals
We don't promise rankings or AI citations. We build the site the way search engines and AI assistants prefer, and report your progress every month.
10 · Price
Domain, hosting and email: all included
Package for this design: Business Website
- Hosting, SSL & business email included
- Free .com, .net or .org domain (yearly)
- 2 months free (yearly)
- Host on your own server (yearly)
Pay yearly: 10 × the monthly fee (2 months free) plus a free .com, .net or .org domain. 12-month minimum term from go-live.
What the monthly fee includes
- Managed hosting server with SSL certificate and CDN
- Business email server with 5 mailboxes on your domain
- Daily backups and uptime monitoring
- Security, CMS and plugin updates
- 5 hours of website changes and tweaks a month
- Email and ticket support
We tailor it to your business
- Your logo, colours and fonts applied
- Your text and photos, or we write and source them
- Domain, business email and hosting set up
- SEO foundations, analytics and speed optimisation
11 · How it works
From this design to your website
Pick a design
Preview every page and choose the style that fits your brand.
Order the package
The right package is added to your cart, with setup and monthly prices shown upfront.
We launch it for you
We add your content, connect your domain and email, and go live.
Order today and a project lead contacts you within one business day.
12 · Frequently asked questions
Bright Minds Foundation: questions and answers
How much does an education charity website cost with Penta Services?
The Bright Minds Foundation design costs £0 setup and £24 a month as a Ready Site on the Business Website package. Hosting, SSL, business email, updates and support are included. Paying yearly costs 10 times the monthly fee and adds a free .com, .net or .org domain.
Is Bright Minds Foundation a real charity?
No. Bright Minds Foundation is a fictional sample brand used to show the design. Every name, figure, programme and quote is replaced with your charity's own details before launch.
Can supporters sponsor a student every month?
Yes. The donate page offers monthly and one-off gifts and links to the donation platform you choose, such as Stripe, PayPal, JustGiving or Enthuse, which takes the payment. You write what each amount pays for.
Can we show student stories safely?
Yes. Stories and quotes appear only with consent, and you can use first names, initials or no names at all. We follow your safeguarding policy when choosing photos.
How long does it take to launch?
Usually 2–4 weeks from when we receive your logo, programmes, impact figures and photos.
Is the education charity website built for Google and AI search?
Yes. Programmes get their own pages with structured data, answers are written so AI assistants can quote them, and AI crawlers are allowed. We don't guarantee rankings or citations, but we report progress every month.
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