For non-commercial organisations, member networks, open-source initiatives and civic groups whose main purpose is supporting a shared mission or bringing people together. Activities may include community programmes, volunteering, industry representation, collaborative projects and access to shared resources.
Examples include an animal rescue charity, a chamber of commerce, a professional guild, a volunteer-maintained software project and a neighbourhood improvement group. Websites typically explain the organisation’s purpose and help visitors join, contribute, attend events or access support. Membership fees, donations or paid activities do not determine placement on their own; the organisation’s principal purpose matters most.
Choose this category when collective participation, community benefit or member representation defines the offering.
A commercial software company belongs under Software, Apps & Tech Tools even if it maintains an active user community. Content-led forums and creator membership groups generally belong under Digital Communities when discussion and published content, rather than an organisational mission, are central.