Children’s Trust

Mangrove was brought in to support Children’s Trust with website design and development that would result in a more user-friendly, accessible experience. The existing site was hard for staff to manage behind the scenes, and not built for mobile use. Children’s Trust needed a platform that would simplify updates for their team and make resources easy to find for visitors. We delivered a custom WordPress website built to meet WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards, with a responsive layout that works well across devices.

A flexible, functional WordPress foundation

Our design and development teams focused on building a site that would be both beautiful and practical. Using WordPress as the content management system, we built a flexible block-based design that gives Children’s Trust control over their pages while keeping a cohesive look and feel.

Tools to improve the site experience

We improved search functionality with Relevanssi Pro, added an embedded partner map using WP Maps Pro, and simplified two key forms into one that routes submissions to the right contact.

Accessibility from color to code

The site was tested for color contrast, with brand colors adjusted for readability, and every design and code decision was built to meet WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards.

Collaborative content strategy

Our partners at True North worked with us to align content strategy and provided copywriting, and imagery to create a cohesive experience. The result is a site that tells the story of the Children’s Trust brand and ensures they have the tools they need to keep resources current and visible, all while supporting their mission.

• The newest version of Gutenberg ensures feature blocks are dynamic.
• Custom backend notes simplify updates for staff and improve workflow.
• The Children’s Trust brand is showcased naturally and woven throughout the site.