Tools of the Trade (Free Resources)
Securing your organisation doesn't have to bankrupt your mission. There are incredible resources available specifically for charities and non-profits that are either free or heavily discounted.
The Toolkit
What is it? The UK Government’s advice hub.
Best Tool: "Exercise in a Box." A free online tool that simulates a cyber attack (like a fire drill) to help you test your response.
Cost: Free.
What is it? These platforms partner with big tech companies to donate software to charities.
Best Offer: You can often get Bitdefender or Norton antivirus for a fraction of the retail price (sometimes just an admin fee). You can also access discounted Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace tiers.
Cost: Small admin fees (savings of 90%+).
What is it? A Password Manager. It remembers your complex passwords so you don't have to.
Best Feature: "Send" feature allows you to securely share a password with a colleague without emailing it in plain text.
Cost: Free plan is excellent for individuals; very cheap for teams.
What is it? A website where you enter your email address to see if your password has been stolen in a previous data breach.
Cost: Free.
What is it? A technical setting that blocks your computer from loading known malicious websites.
Best Feature: It works in the background without you noticing.
Cost: Free.
Your “Easy Win” for Today
Go to charitydigital.org.uk (UK) or techsoup.org (Global) and register your organisation. Even if you don't buy anything today, getting verified opens the door to thousands of pounds worth of donated software.
