A church may qualify for charity prices, donated licences or credits. Each programme has its own UK and religious-eligibility rules, so check the provider's current terms before you commit.
Before you apply
Identify the legal body that will apply.
Gather the regulator, HMRC or governing evidence the provider accepts.
Use an organisational email address.
Count eligible staff and volunteer seats, not the congregation.
Compare the full cost after the discount, including VAT and setup work.
Start here
Four programmes to check first
These are not ranked recommendations. They have clear public application routes; choose one only if it meets a real church need.
Canva for Nonprofits
Canva
A nonprofit route for Canva's design and collaboration tools.
Communications & design
Church eligibility
A UK registered charity may qualify
UK route
UK registered charities can use Canva's international eligibility route.
Donated plan: Canva Pro for Nonprofits — Free for one team of up to 50 users
Subscription discount: Canva Enterprise — 50% off additional Enterprise seats
Important: The free team has a 50-user limit.
First check: Will the church remain within the team and seat limits?
Goodstack assesses many international nonprofit programmes. Its decision does not override a supplier's exclusions or guarantee approval.
TechSoup UK and Charity Digital
These are UK access routes for some products, not one giant discount. Product eligibility and administration fees can still apply.
Direct supplier checks
A provider may request a regulator entry, HMRC recognition, governing document, official email address or evidence that the applicant is authorised.
Application and renewal checklist
Record the evidence submitted and the eligible seats.
Check currency, VAT, annual commitment and renewal date.
Budget for migration, training and administration.
Check data export before adopting a discounted plan.
Assign an accountable owner for renewal and supplier notices.
Method and research limits
We include programmes only where a current supplier or authorised route establishes an offer and a useful UK eligibility classification. We prefer first-party sources, show the checked date, and do not treat inclusion as endorsement or a guarantee of approval. We do not carry out hands-on testing or calculate theoretical savings totals.
Not every English or Welsh church has a Charity Commission number. Excepted, exempt and smaller charities may need different evidence; use the provider's accepted route and do not change legal structure solely to seek a discount. Read the Charity Commission's excepted-charity guidance (opens in a new tab).
Found a change or a missing programme? Send a supplier update. Published and warning records are reviewed every 90 days and blocked once more than 120 days old.