HTML sitemap

Using the site map

Sitemap is one part of the wider Freedom approach to site navigation. The HTML sitemap is a simple way to move through Freedom pages when you already know the theme you want. The page provides a starting point for people who want clear information before they decide what to do. It is fine to arrive with a small question, to take time before joining a session or to ask someone you trust to read the information with you.

In practice, Use it to compare advice, activities, projects, training and resources without relying on a search box. Support should make the next step more manageable, not create a new barrier. That can mean explaining a process in plain language, checking whether a venue is accessible, helping someone prepare questions or identifying another organisation when specialist help is needed. Honest boundaries keep the information useful and protect trust.

The page is organised around the same topics used across the main navigation, so related information should be easy to find. Volunteers and staff can contribute by listening carefully, avoiding assumptions and explaining what will happen next. People may be balancing work, caring responsibilities, money worries or health concerns, so flexibility matters. A welcoming response recognises those realities while still offering a clear route forward.

In sitemap, community support grows through small, consistent actions. A regular activity, a reliable piece of information or a calm conversation can become part of someone’s routine. It may also lead to a new connection with training, food support, volunteering or a local group. These links are why Freedom keeps services and projects connected instead of treating each question as separate.

When a page raises a question, use the contact page rather than sharing unnecessary personal details. If you are supporting someone else, share the page without sharing their private details and encourage them to choose the route that feels safe. If you are organising a group, use the information as a prompt for discussion and ask participants what would make the experience clearer, kinder or more accessible.