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Pro Bono Development

Building Apps for Good

We believe in giving back. If you're working on a charitable cause, we'll build your app for free.

Children & Education

Children & Education

Apps that help children, education, or youth development programs.

Animal Welfare

Animal Welfare

Solutions for animal rescue, shelters, or wildlife conservation.

Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness

Healthcare access, mental health support, or wellness initiatives.

Community Impact

Community Impact

Environmental causes, community services, or social good projects.

Eligibility Criteria

Registered Non-Profit

Your organization must be a registered charity or non-profit entity.

Clear Mission

Demonstrable impact on children, animals, health, or community welfare.

Defined Scope

Well-defined project requirements and realistic timelines.

Active Collaboration

Commitment to work closely with our team throughout development.

Have a charitable project that could benefit from a custom app?

Apply for Pro Bono Development

We review applications on a quarterly basis and select projects based on impact potential.

Application

How to Apply

A simple, transparent path from application to a launched app — at no development cost.

01

Apply

Submit the application form with your organisation details and the project you have in mind.

02

Review

We assess applications each quarter, weighing impact, feasibility, and how clearly the project is scoped.

03

Scope

Selected charities get a free discovery session and a clear plan — features, timeline, and milestones.

04

Build

We design, build, test, and launch your app at no development cost, then hand it over in full.

FAQ

Charity Questions

What we cover, who qualifies, and how the program works.

Who qualifies for pro bono development?

Registered non-profits and charities working on children & education, animal welfare, health & wellness, or community impact, with a clearly defined project and the commitment to collaborate with our team.

Is it really free?

Our design and development work is free for selected projects. Third-party costs such as hosting, domains, or app-store fees are typically covered by your organisation — we'll always make these clear up front.

How do you choose which projects to take on?

We review applications quarterly and select based on potential impact, how well-defined the project is, and our capacity at the time. We can only take on a limited number, so a focused, realistic scope helps.

How long will my charity app take?

Timelines are similar to our commercial work — typically a few weeks for a focused first version — and we agree a clear schedule together during the scoping phase.

How do I apply?

Use the application form linked in the section above. A short, clear description of your cause and the problem you want the app to solve is the best way to start.