While our blog may have been a little quiet, behind the scenes we’ve been helping small organisations, clubs and councils with reliable IT support for small organisations, including website hosting, email systems and Microsoft 365 services.
Supporting Small Organisations with Reliable Hosting
Many organisations still rely on their website as the main place people go to find information. Social media can help with promotion, but posts are not always seen by everyone and older content quickly disappears from view.
A website remains the one place where your organisation controls the content and where visitors can always find accurate information.
At Hightrees we continue to provide reliable website hosting and support, ensuring websites stay secure, fast and available when people need them.
- We keep our approach straightforward:
- No confusing packages
- No gimmick introductory pricing
- Simple rolling 30-day contracts
- Annual payment options available
This keeps things predictable and avoids unpleasant surprises later on.
Helping Organisations Move to Microsoft 365
Email and document management are critical for any organisation. Over the past couple of years we have helped a number of organisations move to Microsoft 365, giving them access to modern tools such as:
- Professional email with their own domain
- Secure file storage
- Shared calendars
- Online collaboration
- Microsoft Teams for meetings and communication
For small organisations this can make a big difference, allowing staff and volunteers to work together more easily while keeping information secure and organised.
Working with Parish and Town Councils
Another area we have been supporting is local parish and town councils.
Councils increasingly need to meet requirements around:
- Website accessibility
- Data protection
- Secure document storage
- Email management
- Transparency requirements
We help councils set up systems that are simple to manage while still meeting the necessary standards. This includes website hosting, Microsoft 365 configuration, and general IT advice.
.gov.uk Domain Registration
We now also assist parish and town councils with .gov.uk domain registration at an affordable cost.
A .gov.uk domain helps establish trust and ensures that residents can easily identify official council websites and email addresses.
We can guide councils through the registration process and provide hosting and email services to support the domain once it is approved.
Keeping Things Simple
One of the core ideas behind Hightrees is keeping IT straightforward.
Small organisations should not need complex contracts or expensive enterprise solutions just to run their website, email or phone system.
Our aim is to provide:
- Clear pricing
- Practical solutions
- Friendly support
- Services that grow with your organisation
Looking Ahead
We plan to share more updates and helpful information on this blog over the coming months, including topics such as:
- Assertion 10 and your council IT
- Why small organisations still need a website
- Understanding website accessibility requirements
- Choosing the right email system for your organisation
- Avoiding common IT problems
If you would like help with website hosting, email services, or IT support for your organisation, feel free to get in touch.
