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THE Pilot Project
LINKBIT Pilot Project – Supporting Charities in Northern Ireland
The LINKBIT Pilot Project is a two-year initiative designed for registered charities and voluntary organisations in Northern Ireland. Its purpose is to provide long-term, structured support to organisations that wish to establish or improve their online presence, while helping LINKBIT refine future charity-focused services.
Pilot Project Duration & Commitment
The Pilot Project runs for 2 years, and each participating organisation commits to the full two-year period. All plans include two years of managed guidance, technical support, and ongoing assistance.
Pilot Project Service Plans (Annual Pricing)
(2-year commitment required)
Starter Plan — £486 per year
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7-page managed setup
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Two basic contact forms
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Two business email accounts
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One site manager account
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2-year hosting and domain
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Basic content updates (2 revisions)
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Two additional content updates per year
Pilot Project Service Plans (Annual Pricing)
Starter Plan — £486 per year
(2-year commitment required)
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7-page managed setup
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Two basic contact forms
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Two business email accounts
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One site manager account
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2-year hosting and domain
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Basic content updates (2 revisions)
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Two additional content updates per year
Growth Plan — £592 per year
Includes everything in the Starter Plan, plus:
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Up to 12 pages
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Blog integration
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Three business email accounts
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Three custom forms
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Two databases
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Two site managers
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Event manager (one event plan)
Impact Plan — £738 per year
Includes everything in the Growth Plan, plus:
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Up to 20 pages
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Five advanced forms
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Three databases
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Three site managers
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Donation and payment acceptance
Participation Requirements
1. Scheduled Promotion
Participants must share four posts per year (one every three months) acknowledging participation in the Pilot Project.
Each post must:
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Mention LINKBIT
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Tag LINKBIT
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Use the provided promotional graphic
2. Partnership Commitments
Participants also agree to:
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Provide a testimonial at the end of the project
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Allow LINKBIT to use the project as a case study
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Take part in a short feedback conversation
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Include a brief acknowledgement of LINKBIT on the website, in a form provided by LINKBIT
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Participate in LINKBIT’s referral system, where referrals can provide service credit
Eligibility Requirements
To join the Pilot Project, organisations must:
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Be a registered charity or eligible non-profit in Northern Ireland
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Have an annual income under £100,000
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Either not have a website or wish to redesign their existing one
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Provide accurate organisational information
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Assign a representative for communication
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Agree to LINKBIT acting as an authorised consultant for required setup
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Consent to required data handling (GDPR compliant)
IT Representation Agreement
By joining, participants authorise LINKBIT to:
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Assist with nonprofit validation (if needed)
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Configure accounts and administrative settings
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Set up domain, email, and security settings
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Prepare workspace tools such as Microsoft 365 mailboxes and SharePoint
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Carry out the technical setup required to deliver the chosen plan
All actions are strictly to deliver services securely and professionally.
Who This Project Is For
This Pilot Project is designed for:
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Charities without a website
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Charities wishing to redesign an outdated website
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Organisations with limited staff or technical support
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Groups requiring long-term assistance rather than one-off services
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Charities operating in Northern Ireland
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Organisations with income under £100K
Registration Process
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Registration is open for three months
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Acceptance is based on:
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Registration order
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Eligibility
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Suitability
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LINKBIT may also invite selected organisations directly
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Registrations may close early if internal capacity is reached
Onboarding Timeline
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Onboarding typically takes around four weeks, depending on how quickly required information is provided.
Exclusive Participant Advantages
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Flexible payment arrangements
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Participation in LINKBIT’s referral system
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One complimentary add-on OR £50 service credit when referring a charity organisation
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Ongoing technical guidance throughout the full 2-year period
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Early access to upcoming LINKBIT services at pilot-phase rates
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No obligation to purchase additional services
Add-On Options
Available to all Pilot participants:
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Extra business email accounts
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Additional SharePoint databases
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Custom form development
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Additional content updates
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Microsoft Teams landline number (make and receive local calls)
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Pilot-only early-access services (optional; no obligation to purchase)
Renewal Information
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Renewal details will be provided before the end of the Pilot Project
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Renewal pricing may be similar to pilot pricing
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The plan price agreed at registration remains fixed for the full 2-year term
Pilot Project Terms
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LINKBIT may update or adjust project rules, eligibility criteria, or requirements as needed
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Agreed plan prices remain unchanged
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Registration confirms acceptance of LINKBIT’s Terms and Conditions
The King's Trust
LINKBIT was supported by The King’s Trust through their Enterprise Programme. This recognition reflects our commitment to building dependable services for charities and community organisations.
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