.charity Domain Registrationfrom £48.92/yr
Why Choose a .charity Domain?
The .charity extension launched in 2018 and is operated by Public Interest Registry, the same not-for-profit that runs .org. It was created specifically for the charitable sector — non-profits, NGOs, fundraising campaigns, foundations and community causes — to give them a clearer, more honest signal of intent than a generic .com or .org. Although Public Interest Registry built the namespace around the third sector, registration is open to anyone willing to use it for genuine charitable purposes.
Ideal for:
- Registered charities and foundations
- Grassroots fundraising campaigns and JustGiving-style appeals
- NGOs and international aid organisations
- Community projects, food banks and mutual aid groups
- Donation portals and giving platforms
Things to know:
- Operated by Public Interest Registry (PIR), the same registry behind .org and .ngo.
- Open registration — you do not need to prove charitable status to register, but using the domain for misleading or non-charitable purposes can lead to suspension under PIR's anti-abuse policies.
- A small subset of names are reserved as premium and carry higher renewal fees year on year.
- Registry strongly encourages — but does not technically require — that registrants are bona fide charitable organisations or campaigns.
Creative .charity Domain Ideas
- RiverClean.charity — environmental clean-up appeal
- WinterCoats.charity — seasonal clothing drive
- BookBank.charity — literacy and book donation project
- RescueDogs.charity — animal rescue fundraising
- RefugeeKitchen.charity — community meals initiative
- SchoolFund.charity — parent-led school fundraising page
Frequently asked questions about .charity
Registration is open to anyone — you do not need to provide registered charity numbers or proof of non-profit status at the point of purchase. However, the registry expects domains to be used for genuine charitable, fundraising or community purposes, and reserves the right to suspend names used for fraud, misleading donation collection or other abusive activity.
You can register a .charity domain for between one and ten years in single-year increments. Many charities opt for longer terms to lock in continuity and avoid the risk of an accidental lapse during a treasurer or trustee handover, which is a common cause of lost domains in the third sector.
Yes. You'll need to unlock the domain at your current registrar, request the EPP authorisation code, and start the inbound transfer from your account. Transfers typically complete within five to seven days and add a year to your existing registration period, so no time on the clock is lost.
Free WHOIS privacy is included where the registry permits it, and .charity supports it for individual registrants. Many registered charities choose to leave their WHOIS public for transparency and donor trust, since being openly identifiable is often an asset rather than a liability for a fundraising organisation.
After expiry the domain enters a 30-day grace period during which you can renew at the standard price. It then moves into a redemption period of around 30 days where recovery is possible but carries a registry redemption fee. After that the name is released and may be re-registered by anyone, so renew promptly.