Hosting for charities and non-profits
Website hosting for charities and non-profits
A charity's website has to explain the cause, build trust and make giving or getting involved easy, and it should do so without eating into the budget. Our Small plan, at £21.18 a year, includes free SSL, unlimited email addresses for staff and volunteers, and weekly remote backups. Take donations through a specialist donation provider, so card details are handled by experts.
Our suggestion
The Small plan is a good place to start
Why the website matters
What a website does for charities and non-profits
Supporters decide in moments whether to trust a cause. A clear explanation of what you do, who you help and where the money goes matters far more than design polish.
Because money is tight, hosting should be cheap and dependable, with nothing to manage. A low annual price, free security and email for everyone on your team keep costs down.
Your site also has to work for everyone. Readable text, good contrast and clear forms make it usable for people with disabilities and for older supporters.
Small is plenty for a typical charity site of news, events and information pages.
What you need
What charities and non-profits need from hosting
A low, predictable cost
Fixed annual pricing, with free SSL, security and email included.
Email for volunteers
Unlimited mailboxes mean every trustee and volunteer can have a proper address.
Safe forms and donations
Use a reputable donation provider and link to it from a secure site.
Easy updating
WordPress lets non-technical staff add news and events.
Backups
Weekly remote backups protect years of content.
Accessible pages
Choose a clear theme and test it for readability.
Your pages
The pages that earn their place
| Page | What it is for | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Home | Explain the cause in one screen | A short statement, a photograph and a donate button |
| What we do | Show your work | Use real stories and numbers |
| Donate | Make giving easy | Link to a trusted provider and explain how gifts are used |
| Get involved | Recruit volunteers | A simple sign-up form |
| News and events | Keep supporters engaged | Update it regularly |
| About and governance | Build trust | Show your charity number and who runs the charity |
The customer journey
How a visitor becomes a customer
- Hear about youThrough a friend or search
- LearnReads what you do
- TrustSees how you are run
- ActGives, volunteers or signs up
- ReturnFollows your news
Size it right
How the plans compare as your site grows
| Plan | Per year | Disk space | Addon domains |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very Small | £10.03 | 1 GB | 1 |
| Small | £21.18 | 5 GB | 2 |
| Medium | £33.45 | 10 GB | 4 |
| Large | £44.60 | 15 GB | 6 |
| Limitless | £66.89 | 20 GB | Unlimited |
Prices when billed yearly. Every plan includes free SSL, unlimited email accounts and weekly remote backups, and you can move to a bigger plan later.
Put your website on fast UK hosting
Start with Small at £21.18 a year, with a 15-day money-back guarantee.
Before you launch
A launch checklist
- Your registered charity number is shown where required
- The donate button works on a phone
- A privacy notice explains how you use supporter data
- Text has good contrast and a readable size
- Photos have alt text
- Someone besides the web person can log in and update the site
Avoid these
Common website mistakes to avoid
These are the mistakes we see most often, and each is quick to fix.
- Storing card details yourself. Use a specialist provider.
- No clear call to action. Tell people what to do next.
- Stale news. An old news page suggests an inactive charity.
- Only one person knows the logins. Share access through a password manager.
- Poor contrast and tiny text. It excludes people you want to reach.
FAQ
Common questions
Is there a charity discount?
Our plans are already low cost. Ask our live chat if you have specific needs.
Can volunteers have email addresses?
Yes. Email accounts are unlimited on every plan.
How should I take donations?
Use a specialist donation provider and link to it. They handle card security and, often, Gift Aid.
Can non-technical staff update the site?
Yes. WordPress is designed for editing content without code.
Do you offer a refund?
Yes. The 15-day money-back guarantee covers your first order.
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