Benefit category
UK nonprofit technology marketplaces and validation routes
Some charities should start with a validation or marketplace route before applying vendor by vendor. This page explains when TechSoup, Charity Digital, and direct provider applications each make sense.
Tracked programs13Only source-checked benefit pages are included.
VerificationProvider-linkedEach card links to a page with source, eligibility, and caveats.
Best useShortlistingUse this page to build a practical procurement shortlist.
PolicyNo invented discountsAmbiguous or regional offers are labelled with caveats.
When marketplaces help
- The charity is unsure which vendors recognise its status.
- A product is easier to access through a local partner route.
- Admin fees and fulfilment terms need to be compared centrally.
- The organisation wants training, webinars, or local charity technology context.
When direct applications help
- The provider has a clear official nonprofit application page.
- The charity needs enterprise sales or security review.
- Marketplace availability is limited or unclear.
- Renewal and support terms are easier to manage with the vendor.
Records to keep
- Eligibility proof and validation dates.
- Admin fees, renewal dates, and plan limits.
- Named owners for each account.
- Reasons for choosing marketplace or direct application route.