Hackney Shed

Charity Website for Hackney’s Inclusive Theatre Company for young people.

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Overview.

A vibrant, highly accessible website for Hackney’s leading inclusive performing arts charity.

Established in 2001, Hackney Shed is an incredible inclusive theatre company that provides performing arts opportunities for children and young people. Operating with the belief of “No Auditions. No Barriers. No Fees,” they use a person-centred approach to ensure that disability, financial limits, or systemic inequalities never stop a young person from standing in the spotlight.

  • WordPress CMS: Giving the Hackney Shed team total autonomy to easily upload new performance updates, group details, and news.

  • Streamlined Group Navigation:A beautiful, intuitive layout making it simple for parents, schools, and young people to explore their specific age groups—from Children’s Theatre to the Hackney Shed Collective.

  • Mobile-First Responsive Design: Built to ensure a completely seamless and accessible experience whether users are browsing on a desktop, tablet, or smartphone.

  • Free Website Design & Build: This site was created under our Delivered Social Green initiative enabling local charities access to free website designs.

The Challenge.

Creating a digital home that matches the scale, energy, and inclusion of the “Shed”.

When you run an organisation with five distinct age groups, multiple community projects, and a deep commitment to removing all barriers to entry, your website has to do a lot of heavy lifting. Hackney Shed needed a completely fresh digital home that felt energetic and welcoming, whilst neatly organising a massive amount of information for parents, carers, volunteers, and funding partners alike.

  • Organising Diverse Age Groups & Programmes: With groups ranging from ages 7 to 25 alongside unique community initiatives, the site required a creative menu structure that feels simple to navigate without overwhelming visitors.

  • Prioritising Ultimate Accessibility: In line with Hackney Shed’s core values, the website had to look vibrant and engaging whilst maintaining a clean, highly legible layout that reflects their person-centred approach.

  • Showcasing Real-World Creative Impact: The site needed to spotlight their current projects, like the Collective Cabaret and Universal Space Cruise, seamlessly blending rich media with clear pathways to join waiting lists.

  • Optimising for Crucial Fundraising & Partnerships: To keep their sessions free or low-cost, the platform needed distinct, compelling spaces to convert casual visitors into donors, school partners, or volunteers.

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The Results.

A digital stage that celebrates inclusion and drives community support.

The new website has given Hackney Shed a modern, energetic platform that truly reflects the life-changing work they do in the community.

By combining beautiful design with smooth functionality, the site now acts as the perfect digital hub for members, families, and supporters alike.

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