Custom Website for Van der Lely Foundation: A Digital Platform for Social Impact

“An accessible, multilingual and future proof website for a foundation with a mission.”

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About Van der Lely Foundation

The Van der Lely Foundation is an independent charitable foundation that supports social initiatives in education, healthcare, and arts and culture. Rooted in the values of the Van der Lely family, the foundation focuses on projects that create meaningful and lasting impact.
To strengthen this mission digitally, we developed a modern, accessible and informative website that reflects the foundation’s core values of transparency, trust and social relevance

Deliverables

The Challenge: Creating a digital platform that communicates trust and transparency

The Van der Lely Foundation needed a website that:

  • Professionally presents its mission and core activities
  • Provides transparency regarding supported projects, ANBI compliance and policy documents
  • Is accessible to a broad audience, including people with disabilities, fully WCAG compliant
  • Offers a seamless user experience on desktop and mobile

The website needed to balance clarity, accessibility, credibility and future scalability.

Our Solution: A fully custom, multilingual and accessible foundation website

A custom website for a foundation provides structural flexibility, ensures compliance with ANBI and WCAG requirements and aligns perfectly with the objectives of nonprofit organizations. We delivered:

  • A custom UI design using natural and earthy tones that reflect the foundation’s values
  • A React-based website with subtle micro motion animations for smooth transitions
  • A multilingual structure in Dutch and English
  • An advanced step by step application form that delivers structured submissions directly via email
  • Full SEO optimization and complete WCAG compliance

From Vision to Digital Representation

To translate the foundation’s social impact into a tangible online presence, we developed a digital strategy built on three pillars: transparency, accessibility and societal relevance.

van der Lely Foundation website

Strategic Design and Accessibility

We translated the foundation’s values into a tailored UI design. Natural colors, clean typography and a structured layout create a calm, professional and trustworthy appearance. By adhering to WCAG accessibility guidelines, the website ensures equal access for all users, including those with visual, motor or cognitive impairments.

van der Lely Foundation website

Technical Development Focused on Usability

The website was developed in React, providing a fast and dynamic user experience. Subtle micro animations bring content to life without compromising performance. The fully custom built application form guides applicants step by step and automates submission processing, ensuring clarity and efficiency for both applicants and the foundation team.

A Digital Foundation That Strengthens the Mission

The new custom website has provided the Van der Lely Foundation with a solid digital foundation. The organization now has a powerful communication tool to clearly present its mission, impact and compliance information. Thanks to the multilingual structure and advanced application form, both visitors and internal teams are better supported.

The platform contributes to:

  • Clear positioning and professional presentation
  • Increased quality applications through a streamlined submission process
  • Transparent communication of ANBI obligations
  • Improved search engine visibility through technical SEO optimization
  • Efficient management and long term scalability
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”“Your Tech Club supported us quickly, professionally, proactively and in a very pleasant manner in developing a bilingual website for the Van der Lely Foundation. We are extremely happy and proud of the result and highly satisfied with the collaboration.”

van der Lely Foundation website

Advanced Application Form

The custom built form guides applicants step by step. Each submission is automatically processed and clearly delivered via email.

Benefit:
Simplifies the application process, prevents errors and saves time for the foundation team.

Multilingual Support

The website is available in Dutch and English and can easily be expanded to additional languages.

Benefit:
Makes the foundation accessible to international partners and institutions, facilitating collaboration and broader impact.

van der Lely Foundation website
van der Lely Foundation website

Full WCAG Accessibility Compliance

The website fully complies with WCAG accessibility standards, ensuring content is accessible to users with visual impairments, motor disabilities and other limitations.

Benefit:
Enhances inclusivity and ensures compliance with legal requirements for ANBI registered foundations.

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How does the website support ANBI compliance?

The website clearly presents policy documents, financial transparency information and supported projects, ensuring compliance with ANBI requirements and increasing public trust.

Why choose a custom website for a foundation instead of a template?

A custom website offers flexibility, scalability and compliance with accessibility standards. Templates often limit structural and technical capabilities, especially for nonprofit organizations with specific reporting obligations.

Why was the website built in React instead of WordPress?

React provides better performance, enhanced security and greater scalability. It allows for a more dynamic and future proof digital platform compared to many template based CMS solutions.

How does the website improve accessibility?

By following WCAG guidelines, the platform ensures readable typography, proper contrast ratios, keyboard navigation support and optimized screen reader compatibility.

Is the website optimized for SEO?

Yes. The website is technically optimized with structured content, clean code, optimized loading speed and keyword alignment to improve search engine visibility.

What makes the application form unique?

The step by step structure ensures clear guidance, reduces incomplete submissions and automates internal processing for efficiency.

Can the website be expanded in the future?

Yes. The scalable architecture allows for additional languages, modules, integrations or donor functionality if required.

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