The Braintree Hub
Supporting the launch of The Braintree Hub with a fast, accessible website and a custom Laravel admin tool to track real-time supermarket activity - delivered in just 10 days.
Project Overview
The Braintree Hub, a new community charity in Essex, needed a digital foundation to support its mission of wellbeing and local impact. We delivered a mobile-first WordPress website and a custom Laravel-based admin system for real-time member tracking in their community supermarket - all within a tight 10-day deadline. The result: a clean, intuitive platform that empowers staff and connects residents to vital services.
- Client: The Braintree Hub
- Location: Braintree, Essex
- Launch Date: April 2025
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Categories:
Web Development Charity
Scope of work.
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Website design
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Website development
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Mobile-first responsive layout
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Custom WordPress theme development
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Laravel-based admin system
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Member registration and tracking dashboard
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Hosting setup and deployment
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Ongoing support
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Real-time data capture & reporting tools
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Role-based access controls
About the Client.
The Braintree Hub is a new community-focused charity based in Braintree, Essex. It’s an extension of the well-established Witham Hub, with a mission to support local residents through access to wellbeing services, affordable food, and inclusive outreach programmes.
Their work centres around connection, dignity, and sustainable community-led change.
Supporting Local Impact: The Braintree Hub.
As a newly established charity in Braintree, Essex, The Braintree Hub needed a digital presence that could launch quickly, communicate clearly, and support real community outcomes from day one. With a strong legacy behind them through the Witham Hub, their goal was to deliver a website and supporting tools that reflected their commitment to wellbeing, dignity, and inclusive community support - all within a strict ten-day timeline.
We began by designing and developing a WordPress website tailored specifically for accessibility and clarity. The layout was mobile-first and fully responsive, ensuring everyone in the community could access key information easily. From highlighting services and sharing their mission to integrating donation tools and contact forms, every element was designed to invite engagement and build trust. The site’s tone reflected the Hub’s values - approachable, straightforward, and people-first.
Alongside the website, we developed a custom admin system to manage supermarket membership activity. Built using Laravel, the backend system allows staff to track real-time member usage, onboard new members, and filter data through a clean, intuitive dashboard. The interface was designed with simplicity in mind, ensuring that team members and volunteers could use it without technical barriers. With role-based permissions and smart reporting tools, it gives The Braintree Hub the control they need without unnecessary complexity.
Despite the tight deadline, the project launched on time with everything in place - from front-facing communications to backend infrastructure. The team received immediate positive feedback from both trustees and local residents. With digital tools that enhance, rather than complicate, their mission, The Braintree Hub now has a strong foundation to grow their reach and impact.
For charities like this, speed and clarity are more than nice-to-haves - they’re essential. This project proved that with the right approach, a fast and meaningful launch is not only possible but sustainable.
Working with ADD Digital on The Braintree Hub project has been a fantastic experience from start to finish. The team took the time to understand our goals and delivered a website that perfectly reflects our mission. The design is clean, accessible, and user-friendly - exactly what we needed to serve the local community. Communication throughout was seamless, and the final product exceeded our expectations. We’ve already received great feedback from users!
Tina Townsend
Charity Founder
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