"Their support has been invaluable and will help us reach more people with severe physical disabilities, enabling them to play powerchair football at every level."
Overview
Nottinghamshire Powerchair Football Club (NPFC) are a community disability sports club based in Mansfield and have been a driving force in inclusive sport across the East Midlands for over 20 years. The club empowers disabled athletes by providing opportunities to train, compete and develop their skills within a supportive and nurturing environment. With three established teams catering to a range of different experience levels, the club enables players of all abilities to participate, progress and thrive in competitive powerchair football.
The challenge
NPFC is run purely by a group of dedicated volunteers - each balancing their own jobs, families and personal commitments alongside their unquestionable passion for the club. The previous website - created by some of these volunteers despite them not having a development background - served its purpose in sharing basic information such as who they are and how to get in touch. However, it didn't capture the true essence of the club and did not provide a clear, engaging or user friendly way for people to get involved whether by joining as a player, volunteering their time or supporting through much needed donations and sponsorship.
That was the basis on which NPFC approached Cool Code Company and we were delighted to help them raise their brand, showcase the fantastic things they do and reach a wider audience through a sleek new website with a fresh design, logo and new features.
The solution
The solution was to transform NPFC’s online presence into a modern, accessible hub that really reflects the club’s identity whilst crucially, making it easy for people to engage. The new website introduces a clean, intuitive structure with clear pathways for key audiences - players looking to join, volunteers wanting to get involved or supporters interested in donating or sponsoring.
The old website was built in WordPress whilst the new website has been built in Umbraco. This is to ensure the volunteers have an easy to use, clean CMS to use going forward. The content has all been rewritten to better tell the club’s story showcasing its teams, impact and community in a much more engaging and authentic way with improved navigation and calls to action to guide users to the information they need. This refreshed visual identity - including a new logo and contemporary design - helps bring consistency and professionalism to the NPFC brand whilst also ensuring the site is accessible, mobile friendly and easy to use for all.
The result
Whilst it’s still early days, there has already been some positive impact from the newly redesigned NPFC website, most notably – how the club now presents itself and connects with its community. Volunteers now feel far more confident directing people to the site knowing that it clearly communicates who they are, what they do and how to get involved.
Prospective players, families and supporters can now easily navigate the site to find the information they need whether that’s joining a team, attending a session, volunteering or offering support through donations and sponsorship. The simplified structure and clear calls to action have made engagement more accessible than it ever has been for the club.
The improved user experience is expected to streamline enquiries, reducing the need for back and forth communication and allowing volunteers to focus more of their time on running sessions and supporting players.
Overall, the new website has given NPFC a stronger, more professional online presence better reflecting the passion, inclusivity and inherently positive impact of the club all whilst helping them reach, inspire and ultimately attract a wider audience.
The future
At Cool Code Company, we’re committed to helping with the long term success of NPFC and their digital presence and as part of our ongoing partnership, we will provide hosting, regular maintenance and continued support to ensure the website remains secure, up to date and performing at its best.
We also recognise that as NPFC continues to grow so too will the demands on their website. Whether it’s introducing new features, refining the user experience or adding functionality to support players, volunteers and supporters, we’ll be on hand to evolve the platform in line with the club’s future ambitions.
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