Tshikululu website development case study
Project overview
Tshikululu Social Investments is one of South Africa’s leading social investment fund managers and advisors, focused on creating sustainable social impact through partnerships, programme management, governance, and advisory services.
The organisation works across education, health, livelihoods, infrastructure, energy, ESG, and community development initiatives. Breeze Website Designers (BWD) was appointed to develop the new Tshikululu website on WordPress, bringing the approved strategic direction and Figma UI concepts to life through a scalable, modern, and easy-to-manage digital platform.
The challenge
Tshikululu required a website that could:
- Reflect the organisation’s credibility and leadership in the social investment sector
- Present large amounts of complex information in a clean and accessible way
- Showcase impact, partnerships, thought leadership, and service offerings
- Support future growth in content, reports, and stakeholder engagement
- Deliver a professional user experience aligned with the new strategic brand direction
- Be simple for internal teams to update and manage independently
The organisation’s work spans multiple stakeholders including corporates, NGOs, government institutions, development agencies, trustees, beneficiaries, and advisory partners. The digital experience therefore needed to balance professionalism, accessibility, storytelling, and governance-focused communication.
The platform also needed to support rich annual reporting and impact storytelling such as the “Report to Society 2024/2025”, which highlights Tshikululu’s work in social investment, ESG, partnerships, and social impact measurement.
Our role
While the overall strategy and Figma interface designs were developed by VML, Breeze Website Designers was responsible for the full WordPress implementation and technical build.
Our responsibilities included:
- WordPress development
- Front-end implementation
- Responsive development
- CMS architecture
- Interactive layouts and animations
- Mobile optimisation
- Performance optimisation
- Content implementation
- QA testing
- Cross-browser compatibility
- Technical deployment support
The solution
We developed a modern WordPress website that translated the premium Figma concepts into
a fast, flexible, and engaging digital experience.
Key Features Delivered
Modern Editorial Layouts
The website uses clean editorial-style layouts that support both storytelling and structured corporate communication. This was especially important for presenting complex content such as social investment indicators, impact reports, partnerships, and governance information.
Impact-Driven User Experience
The design focuses heavily on showcasing measurable impact and partnerships. Key statistics such as:
- R696 million in social investments managed/advised
- 47,850 individuals impacted
- 180 approved social investment grants
- 100% clean audits
were presented visually to strengthen credibility and trust.
Responsive WordPress Build
The platform was built to function seamlessly across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices, ensuring accessibility for a broad audience including corporate stakeholders and the community partners.
Flexible Content Management
We implemented an easy-to-manage WordPress CMS structure that enables the Tshikululu team to independently update:
- News and insights
- Reports
- Leadership content
- Service pages
- Partnerships
- Team information
- Impact statistics
- Thought leadership content
Thought Leadership & ESG Positioning
The site architecture was designed to reinforce Tshikululu’s positioning as a leader in social
investment and ESG advisory. Sections covering:
- ESG implementation
- Measurement & evaluation
- Fund governance
- Programme management
- Just Energy Transition initiatives
- Social investment thought leadership
were structured for clarity and long-term scalability.
Rich Report Presentation
A major focus was supporting visually engaging annual and impact reporting. The website
accommodates highly visual reports featuring:
- Full-width imagery
- Infographics
- Social impact indicators
- Partnership showcases
- Editorial storytelling
- Leadership reporting
This approach aligned with Tshikululu’s emphasis on partnerships, impact measurement, and sustainable development.
Technical highlights
Platform
- WordPress CMS
Key Development Areas
- Custom responsive front-end development
- Advanced page layouts
- CMS flexibility for future growth
- Performance optimisation
- SEO-friendly structure
- Mobile-first responsiveness
- Structured content architecture
Performance Considerations
The site was developed with performance and usability in mind to ensure:
- Fast page loading
- Clean navigation
- Readable content layouts
- Strong mobile usability
- Easy stakeholder access to reports and services
The outcome
The final website successfully positioned Tshikululu as a modern, trusted, and forward-thinking leader in South Africa’s social investment landscape.
The platform now provides:
- A professional digital presence aligned with the organisation’s strategic direction
- A scalable WordPress CMS for ongoing growth
- Improved stakeholder engagement
- Better presentation of impact and ESG initiatives
- Stronger storytelling capabilities
- Enhanced accessibility across devices
The website also supports Tshikululu’s long-term vision of using partnerships, technology, and innovation to deepen social impact across South Africa.
Client focus areas highlighted on the website
The website showcases Tshikululu’s work across multiple sectors including:
- Education
- Health
- Livelihoods
- Infrastructure
- Energy
- Environment
- Community strengthening
- Creative arts and media
Services highlighted
The platform also supports Tshikululu’s core service lines:
- Management of Trusts and Foundations
- Programme Management
- Advisory Services
Conclusion
This project demonstrates Breeze Website Designers’ ability to partner with leading agencies and enterprise organisations to deliver high-quality WordPress implementations at scale. By combining strategic UX direction, premium visual design implementation, and robust WordPress development, we helped Tshikululu create a platform that reflects the organisation’s impact, professionalism, and leadership in the South African social investment sector.