Community Banner waived
No “Powered by Freewebstore” ad on your store, even on the free plan.
For non-profits
Charity Stores.
Charity Stores.
Free ecommerce, with extras.
Registered charities, CICs, fundraising schools and non-profits get the full Freewebstore platform free — plus a waived Community Banner, priority support and discounted upgrades. We’ve helped charities run online shops since 2007.
Everything in Community, plus charity perks.
Priority support
Faster ticket queue for charity-status accounts. Real humans, not bots.
Discounted upgrades
Special pricing on Startup, Pro and Ridge if you outgrow the free plan and want lower fees.
Same free platform
Hosting, SSL, 45+ payment gateways, AI tools and unlimited products — same as any other Freewebstore.
Most non-profit ventures.
Registered charities
UK Charity Commission, Scottish Charity Regulator, Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, or equivalent in other countries.
Community Interest Companies
UK CICs and similar social enterprises with documented community benefit.
School fundraising
Schools and PTAs running online shops for specific fundraising drives.
Other non-profits
Get in touch — we review each application individually and have approved a wide range of non-profit causes.
Frequently asked questions.
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Who qualifies as a charity store?
Registered charities, community-interest companies (CICs), schools fundraising for specific causes, and similar non-profit organisations. We review each application individually.
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What do charity stores get?
A waiver on the Community Banner (no “Powered by Freewebstore” ad), priority support, and special pricing on paid plan upgrades. Other details vary by charity — contact us to discuss.
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How do I apply for charity status?
Get in touch via our contact page with your charity registration number or equivalent documentation. We’ll review and reply within a few working days.
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Can a charity sell products on a free Freewebstore?
Yes. The free Community plan handles unlimited products and accepts donations via the same payment gateways. Charity status adds extra perks on top.
Apply for charity status. It takes one email.
Send us your charity registration number and we’ll come back within a few working days.
Get in touchHelping charities run online shops since 2007.