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Digital makers for the changemakers

We keep your mission moving, long after launch. We make bespoke software applications. We’re Wagtail & Django specialists, web designers & developers, digital consultants and we provide world-class hosting, support & maintenance services for clients who change the world online.

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We built Power for Democracies with Wagtail. This first phase website will grow into a powerful hub to help defend democracy. Case study coming soon

Behind the scenes of change

A simpler way to share policy-shaping ideas

Transforming a think tank website for worldwide impact.

ODI Global website design
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Faster load times for smarter policymaking

Helping global audiences get important answers faster.

GO Lab INDIGO
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Learning safety through play

Turning dusty booklets into a digital game kids want to play.

Crucial Crew Poster
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Specialists in complex, purpose-driven platforms

    26

    active Wagtail projects (and counting)

    17

    years building the web for good

    96%

    clients retained over a five-year period

The Wagtail web agency that doesn’t ghost

For almost two decades, we’ve been the steady partner behind mission-critical platforms. Our long-term approach:

  • Prevents issues before they affect your users
  • Gets you off the ticket-chasing hamster wheel
  • Scales your platform as your impact grows
  • Ace every penetration test with flying colours
  • Covers compliance, accessibility, and governance
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How we help mission-driven teams

Wireframes

Accessible website design, UX, & build

User-friendly experiences that guide supporters to action.

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CMS

Wagtail CMS Specialists

Experts in the CMS powering NASA, Google, and the NHS.

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Software

Bespoke software & app development

Custom digital tools for unique challenges and workflows.

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Infrastructure

Hosting, support & maintenance

Proactive digital care that’s always there.

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Build

Django development

Flexible, future-ready builds for new apps and upgrades.

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Content

Wagtail consultancy

Plug-in expertise to boost your in-house team.

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Trusted Wagtail web developers for teams like yours

From human rights to higher education, our clients lead with purpose – trusting us to care for their digital platforms, so they can focus on creating change that matters.

Cursive is the Nokia 3310 of web agencies - reliable, rock solid, and producing fantastic work (I’m not saying you’re 25 years out of date!). It’s an absolute pleasure working with you all.

— Tom Harrisson, Digital product lead, ODI Global

Meet our team

Rob Colley
Rob Colley

Director

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Rob Colley

Rob Colley

Director

Rob founded Cursive in 2008 and has been steering digital projects with steady focus ever since. Building his first site aged 15, he’s made and cared for mission-led web platforms for more than 20 years. Today, he still leads from the front – shaping strategy, guiding delivery, and keeping things moving without drama.

  • Once built the official site for N-Trance (because even 90s dance chart-toppers need a digital presence)
  • Constantly has at least one audiobook on the go
  • Most likely to be at a gig, planning a gig, or planning the gig after that

Skills: Digital consultancy, design principles, project delivery

[email protected]
Adam Nisbet
Adam Nisbet

Account manager

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Adam Nisbet

Adam Nisbet

Account manager

Adam is the friendly voice in your inbox, the reliable hand on your timeline, and the keeper of the very long to-do list. He’s your go-to guy for updates, support, and chipper Geordie charm. Basically, if something needs doing, Adam’s already on it.

  • Runner, reader, tattoo collector, Newcastle United lifer (finally smiling after years of loyal resilience training)
  • Lives with Kevin and Pepper (cats, not housemates, and yes – he’s happy to show you photos)
  • Most likely to have at least 47 browser tabs open at any given time

Skills: Client care, project management, digital marketing, SEO

[email protected]

Meet the full team