 From 1 July 2025 Microsoft has announced that it will end free licenses for charities for
- Microsoft 365 Business Premium
- Office 365 E1
If your organisation currently benefits from this free licensing it’s time to prepare for a change.
Your free licenses will expire at your next renewal date after 1 July 2025. This change does not affect any paid-for Microsoft 365 subscriptions.
✅ What’s Still Available for free?
Microsoft remains committed to supporting nonprofits and eligible organisations will still have access to:
- Up to 300 free Microsoft 365 Business Basic licenses
- Discounts of up to 75% on other Microsoft 365 plans, including Business Premium
This means you can still access Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, etc. - just with a different product and licensing.
💡 How Entec Can Help Your Charity Navigate the Change
Technology transitions can be daunting - especially if you’ve limited IT resources. Entec, with 19 years of experience supplying charities, can help make the change as smooth and cost-effective as possible with:
License Audit & Planning
We’ll help you review your current Microsoft 365 usage and identify the best mix of free and discounted licenses for your team.
Migration & Setup Support
Whether you’re moving users to Business Basic or upgrading to discounted Business Premium, we’ll handle the technical side so you don’t have to.
Ongoing Support
Our friendly support team is always here to help with troubleshooting, updates, and advice.
📞 Phone or email Entec!
If you're a UK charity affected by this change, don’t wait until you’ve reached your renewal date. Contact Entec today to ensure your organisation stays connected and secure.
📧 Email us at orders@entec.co.uk
📞 Call us on 01462 499699 |
