Websites and custom software
I can build you a new website or rework the one you’ve got. If your team needs its own software, I’ll work with the people who’ll use it to decide what goes into it.
Helping churches and charities do digital better.
I’m Charlie, a software engineer. I build websites and custom software and sort out the awkward digital jobs that never quite get done.
What I work on
Software Built for your team
Websites New sites and refreshes
Systems Reviews and integrations
Visuals Made for church screens
What needs sorting out?
Systems reviews
Show me what you’re using and I’ll help you work out what needs changing. You can book a review on its own. If you need something built, I’d love to build it with you.
Tools that don’t talk to each other
If someone has to copy details from a form into a spreadsheet every week, I can connect the two so the details go straight into the sheet.
If your team’s using AI, I can help you write a policy for staff and volunteers. AI guidance for churches
One-off projects
We’ll agree what the job covers and a fixed price before I start.
After launch
If you’d like me to keep working on the site or software as your team uses it, we’ll agree what’s next and what it’ll cost.
About Charlie
I love the church, really. I’m a Creative Pastor at !Audacious Church in Manchester, where I serve alongside my wife.
I get how different every church is. What I love about Talesoft is sitting down with people, hearing how they do things and building something that actually works for them.
How it works
- 1
Walk me through the job
I like to sit down with whoever does the work and see how it fits into their week.
- 2
Agree the work and price
I’ll send you a quote so you know what’s included and how long it’ll take.
- 3
Go through it together
After a review, I’ll talk you through what I’d change first. If we’ve built something, I’ll show your team how to use it.
Need a lyric video?
I make lyric videos and motion graphics for church screens.
Common questions
Can you work with our existing software?
Yes. I’ll start with the tools you have. Sometimes changing how you use one of them is enough. If they need connecting or replacing, I’ll talk you through the options.
What if we don't know what we need?
An email about what you’re trying to do and where you’re getting stuck is plenty to start with.
How much will it cost, and how long will it take?
I’ll quote for your project and tell you how long I expect it to take. If the job changes, we’ll talk about what that means for the price and timing.
What needs sorting?
Email me about what you’d like to build or the job your team keeps getting stuck on.