Google for Nonprofits

Google has launched its full range of support for charities in the UK, the first countries outside of the US to benefit from the scheme.

Through the package charities can get free access to the online collaboration suite Google Apps including Gmail, Google Talk, Hangouts and Drive.

Charities will also have access to educational videos and invited to the Google+ international community for non-profit organisations and premium features in YouTube and Google Earth Outreach.

UK charities were already able to access some parts of the programme, including the Adwords scheme and Google Grants. Those that have already signed up to those programmes do not need to re-register for those services when applying for the new aspects.

To apply for the Google for Nonprofits charities need to be registered with the Charity Commission, with headquarters in the UK. Healthcare and education organisations are not eligible for the programme, although Google runs a similar programme of support for educational institutions.

For further information visit www.google.co.uk/intl/en/nonprofits.