A design studio built on purpose

We’re a faith-inspired design agency in Bristol, helping charities and churches grow their impact through strategy, creativity and care.

Meet the team

From youth workers to
studio founders

We started Bara in 2022 as a husband-and-wife team. We may have swapped youth work for creative strategy and design, but the charity sector is still part of our DNA.

What began as a small side project grew into a wonderful remote studio, working with our friends and partnering with charities and faith-based organisations across the UK and beyond.

Today, we lead a small team of charity specialists who share one mission: helping good causes grow with great design

 

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Purpose

  • We believe the original act of creation, as described in Genesis 1:1 (ברא - “bara”) provides a mandate for helping charities and purposeful business to thrive through excellence in creativity, and caring for people and planet as part of that process.

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Mission

  • We create brand strategies, logos and websites for charities making the world a better place.

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Vision

  • Charities and churches shouldn’t have to settle for average branding, they deserve the best, to make the biggest impact possible.

INTRODUCING TEAM BARA:

Designers, Writers, Makers
Now Part of Your Charity Team

We speak your language. Our team is made up of local experts including graphic designers, videographers, website builders, copywriters, social media managers and illustrators - all with experience in the charity sector. This gives us the unique ability to understand your ethos and to combine the right team members for each project to get the work done.

We have collaborated to produce brand systems, cutting-edge campaigns, powerful websites and stunning videos. Oh, and we can turn you into a GIF, too, if you’re into that sort of thing.

Matt Doherty (Director)
Brand Strategy

Maddie Doherty (Director)
Operations and Socials

Abbie Douglas
Web and Socials

Mel Carlise
Copy

Tom Barnard
Design

Chris Draper
Web and SEO

Aydee Latty
Web and SEO

Dan Bird
Photography

Emily Gorham
Design

Jon Woodward
Marketing

Sam Kill
Video

Aaron James
PR

Trust the process

Get your brand into shape, fast, with our simple process.

01
Discover

  • Schedule a free 30 minute call

  • Explore the project

  • Ask any questions

02
Draft

  • We’ll submit a bespoke proposal

  • Quotes are valid for 30 days

  • Contracts

03
Design

  • World-class design with charity pricing

  • Full project management

  • Excellent communication throughout

04
Deliver

  • Delivered on time

  • Access to master files

  • Training, where needed