Charitas Lite WordPress Theme

The Most Popular Free Nonprofit WordPress Theme

Charitas Lite is a free WordPress theme built for nonprofit organizations, charities, churches, foundations, and political organizations. Over 2,000 organizations worldwide trust Charitas Lite to power their websites. It gives you a clean, professional starting point with the essential features you need — and when you are ready for more, you can upgrade to Charitas Pro for advanced functionality.

The theme is optimized for speed, fully responsive, and compatible with the latest version of WordPress and PHP 8. Whether you are launching your first nonprofit website or looking for a lightweight theme to get started quickly, Charitas Lite delivers a solid foundation you can build on.

Smart Features

Even as a free nonprofit WordPress theme, Charitas Lite does not cut corners. Here is what you get:

A Solid Free Foundation for Your Nonprofit

Charitas Lite is not a stripped-down demo designed to frustrate you into upgrading. It is a fully functional free nonprofit WordPress theme that you can use to build a real website for your organization. The responsive design, fast performance, and WordPress Customizer integration mean you can have a professional-looking site live in an afternoon.

Use it to share your mission, publish blog posts, introduce your team, and connect with supporters. The clean, modern design works for any type of nonprofit — from local community groups and foundations to international charities and religious organizations.

When You Are Ready for More: Charitas Pro

Charitas Lite gives you a great starting point, but if your organization needs advanced features, Charitas Pro takes your website to the next level. Here is what the Pro version adds:

• Online Donations — Accept one-time and recurring donations through PayPal and Stripe, with automatic progress bars for each cause
• Event Management — Create and manage events with dates, locations, and calendar views to keep your community informed
• Custom Post Types — Dedicated sections for Causes, Projects, Events, Staff, Galleries, Documents, and more
• WooCommerce Support — Sell merchandise, books, tickets, or digital products directly from your website
• Staff Profiles — Introduce your team with photos, bios, roles, and social media links
• Child Theme & Documentation — Full documentation, child theme for safe customization, and priority support from our team
• Demo Content Import — One-click import to get a complete, professional site instantly

If your nonprofit needs to collect donations, manage events, or showcase projects, upgrading to Charitas Pro is the natural next step. Everything you have built with the Lite version carries over seamlessly.

Who Is Charitas Lite For?

Charitas Lite is the right choice if you need a professional nonprofit website without spending money on a premium theme. It works especially well for:

• New nonprofits and startups — Get online quickly with a professional design while keeping costs at zero. Upgrade to Pro when your organization grows and needs more features.
• Churches and religious organizations — A clean, welcoming design that works well for sharing your mission, posting updates, and connecting with your congregation online.
• Foundations and associations — Present your organization professionally with a responsive, fast-loading theme that reflects credibility and trust.
• Community groups and volunteer organizations — A simple, effective website to share news, attract volunteers, and communicate with members.
• Political organizations and campaigns — A responsive, customizable theme to publish your platform, share updates, and connect with supporters.

Available on WordPress.org

Charitas Lite is hosted on the official WordPress.org theme directory, which means it has passed WordPress’s strict code review process. You can install it directly from your WordPress dashboard by going to Appearance > Themes > Add New and searching for “Charitas Lite.” It is safe, regularly updated, and trusted by thousands of organizations around the world.