The Wood Yard
Client Name: The Wood Yard
Sector: Community Project (Charity)
Location: Barnstaple, North Devon
Affiliation: A project of North Devon Voluntary Services (NDVS)
The Wood Yard is a community-led initiative aimed at promoting wellbeing, skill development, and social connection through woodworking. Open to all, it provides a supportive space for individuals to learn, create, and connect — particularly those experiencing social isolation or mental health challenges in North Devon.
🔹The Challenge
The Wood Yard, part of NDVS, needed a dedicated online platform to showcase their community-driven woodworking initiative. Their goal was to create awareness, attract volunteers, and encourage local involvement but they didn’t have the budget for a full-priced web development project. They turned to ITK.Media because of our existing relationship with NDVS and our ongoing commitment to community-focused projects.
🔹The Solution
We designed and developed a user-friendly, visually engaging website that reflects the community spirit and creativity of The Wood Yard. Delivered at cost price and hosted for free, this was part of our extended Community Outreach programme.
Key Deliverables:
🔧 Custom website design using WordPress
📱 Fully mobile responsive
🌲 Nature-inspired aesthetic to reflect the woodworking theme
📣 Integrated contact forms for volunteering and enquiries
🧩 Easy-to-update CMS for the internal team
Tools & Platforms Used:
WordPress
Google Analytics
Adobe Creative Suite
We collaborated with both The Wood Yard and NDVS to ensure the site aligned with their values, tone, and accessibility needs.