As a public benefit organisation, Nominet is driven by a vision to shape a safer, more interconnected and inclusive world. One of the ways we bring this to life is through the Members’ GiveHub.
Led by members, for members, this initiative allows you to give back to a cause that matters to you and harness technology as a force for good.
About the Members’ GiveHub
Since its introduction in 2022, the initiative has become a core part of the membership offer.
Apply for up to £10,000/year towards a project that helps to improve lives through technology.
Beneficiaries can include organisations or charities registered in the UK.
why apply to the Members’ GiveHub?
As a Nominet member, you’re among the most digitally connected individuals and organisations in the UK, working at the forefront of the internet. We know you see first-hand both the opportunities and challenges the online world poses. That’s why you’re uniquely placed to recognise where the gaps are – and who could benefit from a helping hand.
Here’s why you should get involved:
- Lack of access to technology and devices can leave vulnerable people behind. With your support, we can help more people in need.
- Like us, you believe the internet should be a force for good: enriching communities, creating opportunities and lasting positive change.
- You share our belief that everyone should have the opportunity to develop the digital skills and confidence to benefit from the online world.
- You want to help organisations build digital tools and programmes that make the online world safer, fairer, and accessible for all.
Great ideas and intentions alone can’t transform our communities; valuable causes require meaningful funding and support.
Our members have been the driving force behind…
(Since 2022 we have awarded)
70+
Successful grants
£556k+
Donated to good causes
Successful Grant Case Study:
Hulme Grammar School
An initiative to boost education and inclusion in the Oldham area, has received a £10,000 funding boost, thanks to Nominet member Peter Savic, Director at Plum Communications.
“We’re thrilled to have received funding from Nominet GiveHub towards our outreach partnership programme. Almost 40% of residents in Oldham experience some form of digital exclusion. Through a partnership with Oldham Athletic FC, Hulme Grammar will engage with local schools, businesses, and community groups. This funding is going to help us purchase much needed equipment and give us the resources to engage and inspire young people in our community.”
– Marc Hornby, Director of Development & Public Benefit at Hulme Grammar and Martin Vose, Head of Community at Oldham Athletic Community Trust
How to apply
To apply for the Members’ GiveHub, you need to have been a Nominet member for at least 12 months.
You need a Member Hub account to apply – it only takes couple of minutes to request one here.
The applications deadline for this financial year is the 13th March 2026, please make sure you submit your applications before this date.
1. Choose a UK-registered charity or organisation that matters to you.
2. Make sure the project application aligns with our mission to make the world more connected, inclusive and secure as per the full criteria.
3. Let the organisation know you’re applying for funding on their behalf.
4. Submit your application through the Member Hub.
5. The panel will review your application.
6. We’ll let you know the panel’s decision, or if we need further information.
Get started with your application today
Meet the givehub panel
The panel is made up of five members who bring experience and perspective to the process and ensure the applications meet the criteria. The panel meets at the start of each month to consider applications, with support from the Nominet team.
Richard Hillsdon, EuroSolve Ltd and Tim Prater, Prater Raines Ltd are members of the GiveHub panel, alongside:
Chrissie Williams
Company:
Penguin Internet Ltd.
BIO:
Chrissie has worked in the domain industry since 2002 and is the founder of Penguin Internet Ltd, where she supports individuals and small businesses with web hosting, domain names, and making technology feel less overwhelming. With a strong focus on customer service, she believes in clear, friendly communication and providing support that genuinely makes a difference.
Outside of her business, Chrissie volunteers as a school governor and is an active member of her local PTA. She is a passionate advocate for digital education and inclusion, working to ensure that all children – and their families – have the tools and confidence to navigate an increasingly digital world.
Email Contact:
chrissie-givehub@penguin-uk.com
Oliver Stirling
Company:
Cloud Next Limited
BIO:
I’m Oliver Stirling and I work at Cloud Next, we’ve been a member of Nominet since 2008. We’ve applied once for the GiveHub funding once in February 2024.
Contact email:
oliver.stirling@cloudnext.com
joseph Telford
company:
AES Digital Solutions Limited
BIO:
I’m one of two partners running AES Digital Solutions and I act as CTO for the company. We’re a business that provides a range of software solutions for government and businesses in the UK and around the world, and have been Nominet members since pre-1995.
With an initial background in education, working on software development for the first “Micros in school scheme”, I moved into local government advisory work and helped develop the first GCSE courses in IT.
After spending some time with OFSTED, supporting computer science I set up the current company with my business partner worked with large companies like British Steel and Quorn Foods to develop and promote their education support materials. This expanded into our current company which focusses on large scale SaaS systems.
In my spare time I maintain an interest in learning through technology, and I’m currently working on a live action version of a video game using IoT tools which would enable a year-group of students to interact using WiFi and RFID.
I’m happy for any Nominet members in my region to make contact with me if they want to discuss how they might support local schools or charities.
Email contact:
jt@aesgroup.com
If you are interested in finding out how you could become a part of the Members’ GiveHub panel, please contact membersgivehubenquiries@nominet.uk
Want to get involved with Members’ GiveHub?
You can apply to the Members’ GiveHub through your Member Hub account. Request an account here.
