UK charity domain choice impacts donor trust. .org.uk signals nonprofit status. .co.uk acceptable but requires clear charity messaging. Avoid .com (perceived commercial).
.org.uk vs .co.uk for Charities
.org.uk: Requires UK organization registration, signals nonprofit intent, trusted by donors. .co.uk: No restrictions, used by 45% of UK charities, requires "Registered Charity" messaging for clarity.
Donation Page Domain
Charity: YourCharity.org.uk. Donation subdomain: donate.YourCharity.org.uk or YourCharity.org.uk/donate. Subdomain can point to third-party platform (JustGiving, Donorbox) while keeping branded URL.
Multi-Year Domain Registration
Charities should register 5-10 years upfront. Shows stability to donors and funders. Cost: £40-100 for 10 years. Prevents expiration disasters that damage donor confidence.
Trademark Lens checks charity name for domain and trademark availability - ensure name clear before Charity Commission registration.