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Charity license

amollyrosebain — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 18:36:41 GMT

HI All,

I work for a charity that helps vets with PTDS, we have started to branch into automotive moulding (parts for land rovers). This is a way to get vets working on projects that help build them up. https://veteransinaction.org.uk/

I saw this https://www.charitydigitalexchange.org/node/6142

It seems like it might be a scam of some time. Is there a charity license?

thanks

Re: Charity license

lance.carocci — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 19:22:39 GMT

Hi @amollyrosebain, I see the footer of that website is from TechSoup, which is an authorized seller.

We do not have a charity license per se, but resellers may be allowed to sell or modify pricing under certain circumstances.

Re: Charity license

percyengine98 — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 19:25:53 GMT

I'm also using Fusion for a charity, also automotive. Enquired with Autodesk when we started (after getting a no from solidworks) and was told there is no charity license - probably a scam, will likely point you to the personal use licence.

Re: Charity license

percyengine98 — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:19:50 GMT

Just had a chat with 'Alex' at Charity Digital and yes they do seem to be legit. Will look into it when our renewal is due as we struggle as a charity to find the necessaries.

Re: Charity license

TheCADWhisperer — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:44:24 GMT

@percyengine98

License is per individual, so simply have each individual get a personal license.

Re: Charity license

lance.carocci — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 17:20:07 GMT

Personal users don't have access to extensions or collaboration with other users, so that might be a non-starter for production design work. If I recall correctly, some Makerspaces license through TechSoup as well as they technically aren't eligible for EDU licenses, but have needs beyond what Personal offers.

Re: Charity license

jeff_strater — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 01:22:44 GMT

I do not know a lot about this program, but it might be worth looking into, @amollyrosebain

Autodesk technology impact program