Building an Accessible Website for Wheel Together Charity

“What a fantastic team Impact IT Solutions is!

We were struggling to create and maintain a web presence, which is vital in these times, especially when seeking support or grant funding for projects. Most grant bodies want a charity like ours to have a web presence. One of our volunteers happened to mention to Nancy, the Ops Director at Impact, that they were applying for charity status and that they needed a website. Nancy kindly offered to get her team involved, and Frida and Daisy worked tirelessly to create an interactive, easily accessible website for us that we couldn’t be more pleased with. The ability to donate online and link to our Facebook page will be invaluable, and we are genuinely grateful to Nancy and her team for all their hard work.  Thank you all very much.” 

Kath Phillips
Chair
Wheel Together

Client Overview

Based in Aberystwyth, Wheel Together is an inclusive cycling charity run entirely by volunteers. Established in 2019, the charity provides regular escorted rides throughout the year using a wide range of bikes and tricycles, enabling people of all abilities to experience the joy and freedom of cycling. 

Since its founding, Wheel Together has grown into a recognised and respected community initiative. In 2023, the charity received the Supporting People Award (Gwobr Cefnogi Pobl) from Menter Aberystwyth Gwobrau Cyntaf Aber First Awards. This was followed by achieving Limitless Focus Club status from British Cycling in 2024, and in 2025, becoming officially affiliated with Ystwyth Cycling, further strengthening their commitment to inclusivity and community engagement. 

The Challenge

Wheel Together approached Impact IT Solutions to design and build their first-ever website, one that truly reflected their inclusive values and community spirit. The key priorities were accessibility, simplicity, and creating an engaging platform to showcase partnerships and support fundraising efforts. 

The charity needed a modern, scalable, and compliant website that could grow with them while delivering: 

  • Full GDPR compliance 
  • Welsh and English translations for improved accessibility 
  • Optimised performance for a smooth user experience on all devices 
  • A stronger brand presence and clear affiliation with partner organisations 
  • A dedicated Donations page to encourage fundraising 
  • A foundation that prioritised web accessibility and inclusivity for all users, including accessible colours throughout the site 

The Solution

The Impact IT Solutions team designed and developed a fully accessible, bilingual website built with modern best practices and sustainable web standards. Using a built-in translation plugin, the site allows users to seamlessly switch between English and Welsh, ensuring inclusivity and compliance with accessibility guidelines. 

Key features include: 

  • Accessibility-first design – allowing users of all abilities to navigate and interact with ease. 
  • Bilingual functionality – Welsh and English language support. 
  • Optimised performance – a fast, stable, and mobile-friendly website architecture. 
  • Scalable structure – designed to grow with the charity, enabling easy content and image updates. 
  • Enhanced branding – refreshed visuals and layout to reflect Wheel Together’s inclusive community and partnerships. 
  • GDPR compliance and sustainability – built with privacy and low-carbon development principles in mind. 

The Results

The new Wheel Together website launched with outstanding performance, accessibility, and sustainability metrics: 

  • A rating on GTMetrix – confirming a fast, stable build following best development practices. 
  • High 90s on Google PageSpeed – meeting Core Web Vitals across all devices for optimal user experience and SEO performance. 
  • B rating on the Website Carbon Calculator – cleaner than 66% of all web pages globally, supporting a more sustainable digital footprint. 

The result is a fast, inclusive, and environmentally responsible website that empowers Wheel Together to connect with more people, promote accessibility, and continue growing their community impact.  

We continue to support Wheel Together as a corporate charity partner and support their journey in strengthening their digital presence. 

Check out the website: www.wheel-together.org

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