Who is charity hosting for?

Our standard charity hosting plans are free for eligible UK registered charities. These are not stripped-back entry plans. They are premium WHUK hosting plans delivered with the same level of support and care we provide to paying customers.

To apply, your organisation must be a UK registered charity. Usually, your charity number is enough, and the person managing your hosting must be able to confirm that they are officially involved with the charity.

Free SSL certificate included as standard

Automatic daily backups

Migration assistance included as standard

Discounted charity domains available

ISO 27001 certified by Lloyd's Register and Cyber Essentials Plus certified

What you get with WHUK charity hosting

Everything you need to run your charity website properly, without adding unnecessary cost.

Free charity hosting

Eligible UK charities can host their website for free on standard plans, with full platform support.

Free website migration

If your charity website is hosted elsewhere, we can help move it across with as little disruption as possible.

Discounted charity domains

If your charity needs a domain or wants to transfer one, we offer discounted pricing to reduce ongoing costs.

Free SSL certificate

Help keep your website secure and give visitors confidence with SSL included as standard.

Daily backups

Backups are taken daily to help protect your website and make recovery simpler if something goes wrong.

Simple to manage

Manage your website through a familiar hosting control panel designed to keep everyday tasks straightforward.

Speak to someone who knows the platform

Our support team works directly with the platforms they support. You get help from people who understand the service, with clear ownership from first contact through to resolution.

WHUK Technical Support

Hosting specialists, available 24/7

Real people, clear ownership and help from a team that understands your service.

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Ready to make the move?

If you're coming from another provider, we'll take care of the migration for you. We'll plan it carefully and help you make sure everything is working as it should before your website goes live.

Reliable, responsible hosting for charities

Charities need a provider they can trust with their website, their data and the responsibility that comes with running public-facing services properly.

Renewable energy infrastructure

Our hosting is delivered from data centres powered by REGO-certified renewable energy (Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin).

Member of the Internet Watch Foundation

We are a member of the Internet Watch Foundation, supporting efforts to keep the internet safe and responsible.

Trusted to host many charity websites already

We already host a wide range of charity websites, built on reliability and long-term trust.

Free hosting options for eligible UK charities

As a charity, you need to know your website and data are in safe hands, and that your hosting is being delivered responsibly. We are Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 certified, and your hosting is delivered from data centres powered by REGO-certified renewable energy.

We already host many charity websites, and we understand that reliability, trust and responsible operation matter every bit as much as the hosting itself.

We also offer discounted domain pricing for charities that need to register or transfer a domain.

Available for verified UK charity status

Full premium hosting features included

Discounted domains for eligible UK charities

Support for complex technical setups

Hosting tailored to your charity

Some charity websites have more complex requirements than standard hosting plans can accommodate, involving extensive content, high traffic, or bespoke applications.

Whether you need a different platform, a tailored configuration, or expert guidance, we ensure that if our free plans aren't the right fit, there is always a clear and scalable next step.

Trusted by businesses that need things to work

Read what customers say about our support, responsiveness and day-to-day reliability.

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Need help choosing the right charity hosting?

If you are not sure which charity hosting option is right for your organisation, or you want help understanding what is involved in moving from another provider, talk to us. We will help you compare the options, explain the next step clearly and help you choose the right setup.

Charity Hosting Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for free charity hosting?

Our charity hosting is available to UK registered charities. In most cases, your charity number is enough, and the person managing the hosting should be able to confirm that they are officially involved with the organisation.

Is charity hosting really free?

Yes. Eligible UK registered charities can apply for free hosting on the included standard charity hosting plans.

Do you offer discounted domains for charities?

Yes. We also offer discounted domain pricing for charities that need to register or transfer a domain as part of their setup.

What if our charity website needs something more than the included plans?

If the included plans are not the right fit, speak to our team. We can help you find the right hosting setup for a more complex charity website or application requirement.

Can you help move our charity website from another provider?

Yes. We can help plan the migration and support the move so your website is transferred with as little disruption as possible.

Is WordPress included as an option?

Yes. One of the included charity hosting options is WordPress Business, which is designed for charities running their website on WordPress.

Why should a charity choose WHUK?

Because charities need a provider that is reliable, secure and responsible. WHUK combines real support, recognised security standards, renewable-energy-powered data centres and experience hosting many charity websites already, while offering free standard charity plans without reducing the quality of service.

Do you only support small charity websites?

No. If your charity has a more complex requirement, or the included plans do not fit what you need, our team can help you find a more suitable setup.

Can we speak to someone before applying?

Yes. If you want help understanding the options or checking whether your charity is eligible, you can speak to our team by phone, live chat or support ticket.