Charity is a free, multi-page Bootstrap 4 HTML5 website template created by Colorlib for charity organizations and non-profits to present their cause, collect donations, and engage supporters.
What is Charity?
Charity is a free, open-source Bootstrap 4 HTML5 template designed specifically for charity and non-profit websites. It ships as a multi-page site with 9 HTML files, 1 PHP file, and full CSS/SCSS source files, plus documentation and plugin libraries. Colorlib created it, and it is distributed through ThemeWagon with a license that permits commercial use. The template runs on any web server that serves static HTML and a PHP processor for the contact form.
Key Features
- Sticky top navigation bar with drop-down menu — keeps navigation accessible on all pages and supports multi-level menu items.
- Hero header with call-to-action button — creates a prominent first screen with room for a mission statement and a donate or project button.
- Progress bars — visualize fundraising goals on campaign or project sections to show donors how close a target is.
- Testimonial carousel — built with Owl Carousel for displaying donor or volunteer quotes in a rotating slider.
- Instagram feeds — integrate Instagram photos to showcase community activity and social proof.
- Working contact form — powered by the included PHP file, with Google Maps embed for office location.
- Newsletter subscription form — uses Ajax Mailchimp integration to collect supporter email addresses.
- Parallax effects and fun fact counters — add animated background movement and numeric counters to highlight impact statistics.
Who is it for?
- Charity organizations — launch a multi-page informational site with mission, causes, blog, and contact sections.
- Fundraisers and NGOs — display fundraising progress bars, donation call-to-actions, and event photos.
- Non-profit startups — get a complete, ready-to-deploy site in minutes because it is fully responsive and cross-browser compatible.
Use cases
- Charity campaigns: create a cause-specific page with progress bars to show donation milestones and a call-to-action button.
- Non-profit blogs: publish news and stories using the built-in blog section with pagination and comment form UI.
- Event promotion: use the testimonial carousel and fun fact counters to build credibility and highlight attendance numbers.
- Newsletter growth: embed the Mailchimp subscription form in the footer to collect supporter emails.
Pricing
Charity is free to download. The open-source license allows use in commercial projects and includes lifetime free updates.
Alternatives
The ThemeWagon site also lists Fundraiser, a free Bootstrap 4 NGO website template, and Foundation, a free Bootstrap 4 agency template, as related options for similar use cases.
FAQ
Is the Charity template free?
Yes, the template is free to download from ThemeWagon. The license is open source and permits commercial use with lifetime free updates.
What files are included in the download?
The package includes 9 HTML files, 1 PHP file, font icons, documentation, CSS and SCSS files, JavaScript source files, and all library and plugin files listed on the page.
Does it have a working contact form?
Yes, it includes a working contact form powered by the included PHP file, plus Google Maps for location display and a newsletter subscription form using Ajax Mailchimp.
Which browsers are supported?
The template is compatible with Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Mobile, Opera, and Safari, according to the page.
Can I customize the template?
Yes, the source includes CSS and SCSS files plus well-structured HTML, so you can adjust styles and content. The page states it has detailed documentation to help you.
