Identify the people behind the project
Make the organiser and beneficiary clear. Explain the purpose of the appeal and provide a contact route for questions before asking visitors to contribute.
UK-based support · Since 2002
.gives domain names
Give your cause a clear destination.
A .gives domain can provide a focused address for a fundraising effort or a project centred on giving. Explain who runs it, who benefits and how support is used, rather than expecting the domain ending to establish trust.
£26.95 /yr + VAT · £32.34 including VAT
One-year renewal: £26.95 + VAT (£32.34 including VAT). Compare registration terms ↓
Who can register?
Standard registrations are subject to registry policies; reserved and premium names are treated separately. Our search accepts 3–63 ASCII letters, numbers or hyphens before .gives, starting and ending with a letter or number. Registry guidance (opens in a new tab)↗
Choose with confidence
Is .gives right for your idea?
Describe how contributions are handled
State whether you accept money, goods, time or another form of support. For payments, explain the platform used and make relevant charges or conditions easy to find.
Show progress and close the loop
Keep supporters informed with dated updates and a clear explanation of outcomes. When an appeal ends, update the page so visitors do not act on an old request.
Know what you’ll pay
.gives registration and renewal prices
Choose your registration term at order review. Prices below are the total upfront cost for a standard domain, not a monthly payment.
Annual renewal: £26.95 + VAT
£32.34 including VAT at today’s price.
Longer renewal terms may differ from registration offers. Review the renewal price before paying. Premium names are excluded from standard prices.
| Term | Total + VAT | Including VAT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | £26.95 | £32.34 |
| 2 years | £53.90 | £64.68 |
| 3 years | £80.85 | £97.02 |
| 5 years | £134.75 | £161.70 |
| 10 years | £269.50 | £323.40 |
VAT shown at 20%. Prices checked 7 September 2026. Your order confirms the final price and availability.
About this extension
The story behind .gives
- Domain family
- Generic top-level domain
- Registry operator
- Public Interest Registry (PIR)
- Introduced
- 29 May 2014
IANA identifies Public Interest Registry (PIR) as the sponsoring organisation for .gives. IANA: .gives (opens in a new tab)
Where .gives fits in the domain system
The IANA record for .gives dates from 2014-05-29. This is the registry-record date, not a claim about the first day of public registration. The ending adds a descriptive choice for community fundraising and giving projects.
Background checked 7 September 2026 against the sources linked above.
More than an address
Start using your name your way.
Make a simple first page
Use the included single-page builder for an introduction and contact details. Add a fuller website when you need one.
Website options →Forward your email
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How forwarding works →Connect your services
Manage DNS, nameservers and web forwarding. Use your domain with a compatible website or email provider.
DNS help →A little more detail
Questions about .gives domains
Does .gives prove that a project is a registered charity?
No. A domain ending does not establish charitable status or verify an appeal. State the organisation’s actual status accurately and give visitors information they can check.
Which .gives registration periods can I choose?
Standard .gives registrations are available for 1, 2, 3, 5 and 10 years. Displayed term prices are full upfront charges. Confirm your term and renewal price at order review.
Can I connect a .gives domain to an existing website?
Yes, if the website service supports a custom domain. Follow that service’s DNS instructions. Domain registration and any paid website service are separate.
What happens after I find a domain?
Add one or more available names to your basket, then continue to registration. Enter the owner details and review the registration term and total before payment. Availability is provisional until the registrar confirms registration.
Will UKC charge me automatically at renewal?
No. UKC sends renewal reminders and an invoice. You need to pay the invoice to renew; UKC does not automatically charge you. Keep your contact details current so you receive reminders.
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