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From 1 July 2025, Microsoft will stop offering free Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Office 365 E1 licences to charities.
Here’s what that means:
What’s still available:
Paid licences are not affected.
Charities will get reminder emails from Microsoft 90, 60, and 30 days before their licence ends.
What You Can Do
If you work with or know a charity using Microsoft 365, please let them know about this change. It’s important they plan ahead so they don’t lose access to their tools and can plan for changes to budgets.
Need help or advice? We’re here to support you and the charities you care about.
Managing Director, Westway IT
John is the founder of Westway IT and works directly with small businesses across Gloucestershire to keep their IT secure, productive and stress-free.
With a BSc in Computer Science and hands-on experience supporting businesses from 1 to 40 users, he specialises in cyber security, Microsoft 365 and business automation.
An award-winning MSP owner and active member of the global IT community (including GTIA), John focuses on solving real business problems, not just technical ones.
Published: 16 May 2025 | Last Updated: 16 May 2025
