British Science Association
Ongoing digital support and development for a leading UK charity
The British Science Association (BSA) works to advance the public understanding of science and make it a more integral part of society and culture. As a long-term digital partner, Pedalo provides continuous support and development across the organisation’s suite of WordPress websites, ensuring they remain secure, accessible, and engaging year-round.
Our work spans multiple sites, including the British Science Week website where we provide ongoing responsive support and maintenance services, and British Science Festival website, where we provide dedicated design, development, and out-of-hours support during their key annual event. Through proactive maintenance, monitoring, and design and technical enhancements, we help the BSA deliver inspiring digital experiences that engage audiences nationwide.
The client’s primary requirements include:
- Ensure reliable, ongoing digital support and maintenance
To keep all websites stable, secure, and performing at their best throughout the year. - Maintain robust WordPress security patching and monitoring
To protect sensitive user data and prevent vulnerabilities through regular updates and active oversight. - Support multiple BSA sites with design and feature development
To continually improve usability and introduce new functionality across the organisation’s digital portfolio. - Deliver annual redesign and support for the British Science Festival site
To ensure the festival’s digital presence is refreshed each year, integrating event management systems and providing out-of-hours assistance during the live event. - Maintain GDPR and accessibility compliance
To guarantee that all platforms meet the latest standards in data protection and inclusive design. - Provide hosting management and troubleshooting
To ensure reliable uptime, fast performance, and swift resolution of any technical issues.
Ongoing charity website support, maintenance, design and feature development services for the BSA
We deliver comprehensive ongoing digital support for the British Science Association’s family of WordPress sites, handling regular core WordPress maintenance, plugin and theme updates, and security patching to ensure all platforms remain secure, stable, and compliant with the latest standards.
Each year, we lead the redesign and redevelopment of the British Science Festival website, integrating third party event management systems and ensuring the platform can handle large spikes in visitor traffic. Our team provides out-of-hours support throughout the week-long event, offering rapid responses to any technical issues.
We also collaborate closely with BSA’s communications and events teams to develop new site features and design updates across their wider network including the British Science Week and UK Science Festivals Network sites, ensuring a consistent and accessible user experience. Hosting management and proactive troubleshooting guarantee optimal performance, even during periods of high demand.
Project achievements
Our partnership with the British Science Association has provided a stable, scalable, and secure digital foundation across its network of websites. The British Science Festival site now delivers a seamless, high-performance experience during the organisation’s flagship event, while year-round support ensures reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement across all BSA digital platforms. Our proactive approach and deep understanding of the charity sector enable the BSA to focus on its mission of making science more open, inclusive, and accessible to all.
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