Charities play a crucial role in supporting communities, often managing donor details, beneficiary records, volunteer info and financial logs. As these activities become increasingly reliant on digital systems, safeguarding that information becomes important to maintaining trust and delivering services. Cyber threats such as phishing, ransomware, data breaches and vulnerabilities involving third-party providers can expose sensitive information, disrupt operations and create financial or reputational consequences. Smaller organisations may face constraints in specialist expertise, resources and staff capacity, making practical safeguards especially important. Strong cybersecurity does not depend on a single tool. It involves building awareness among employees and volunteers, applying appropriate access controls and multi-factor authentication, keeping systems updated, maintaining secure backups and preparing for incidents. A proactive approach helps charities strengthen resilience while protecting the communities they serve every day. What risks should charity leaders recognise, and where should they begin? Read the infographic below for key threats and practical safeguards.
