Sectors
Cyber Security Services for Charities
Protect the data, systems, and people that keep your organisation running and your mission moving forward.
Security in the non-profit sector
Security in the non-profit sector
Security in the non-profit sector
The non-profit sector is one of the most vulnerable to cyber-attacks due to its reliance on donations and grants from individuals, companies and other organisations.
Cyber security threats such as phishing emails, ransomware and data breaches can devastate organisations operating in this field, often resulting in significant financial losses or reputational damage.
Every sector is different, this includes the specific cyber challenges.
32%
of UK charities experienced a breach or attack in the past 12 months.
UK Government, 2024
60%
of large UK charities experienced a breach or attack in the past 12 months.
UK Government, 2024
76%
of UK charities lack a formal security incident response plan.
UK Government, 2024
Why WorkNest for charities?
We help charities and non-profits stay secure so your energy goes into your cause, not recovering from a cyber-attack.
Certified expertise
Our qualified teams have real-world experience supporting charities and non-profit organisations of all sizes.
Proven track record
We are experienced with helping charities and non-profits deliver reliable, practical solutions for complex cyber security challenges.
Comprehensive coverage
From Penetration Testing and Attack Simulation to Incident Response, data protection and information security, we cover it all.
Flexible approach
Every organisation is different. Our approach adapts to your specific risks, infrastructure, and compliance requirements.
Maximising limited resources
We understand that budgets are tight in the charity sector. Our solutions are designed to deliver strong security without stretching your resources.
Maintaining donor trust
Your donors trust you with their data and their money. We help you protect both, so that trust is never put at risk.
Not sure what services you need?
We’ve got you covered. We offer a comprehensive suite of services that can help your tech company.
Cyber Essentials
Achieve Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification with expert-led consultancy and hands-on support.
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GDPR Support
Navigate compliance with clarity and ease through specialist‑driven, cost‑effective solutions.
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Outsourced DPO
Get access to an expert Data Protection Officer for data privacy support.
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Incident Response
Access impactful Incident Response services that provide rapid, expert-led containment and recovery from cyber threats.
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Cyber Security Maturity Assessment
Evaluate your systems, policies, and procedures to provide an organisation-wide view of your cyber risk.
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Penetration Testing
Identify and fix vulnerabilities faster and more effectively across your apps, networks, cloud and people.
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Cyber Essentials
Achieve Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification with expert-led consultancy and hands-on support.
Learn more
GDPR Support
Navigate compliance with clarity and ease through specialist‑driven, cost‑effective solutions.
Learn more
Outsourced DPO
Get access to an expert Data Protection Officer for data privacy support.
Learn more
Incident Response
Access impactful Incident Response services that provide rapid, expert-led containment and recovery from cyber threats.
Learn more
Cyber Security Maturity Assessment
Evaluate your systems, policies, and procedures to provide an organisation-wide view of your cyber risk.
Learn more
Penetration Testing
Identify and fix vulnerabilities faster and more effectively across your apps, networks, cloud and people.
Learn more
Cyber challenges in the non-profit sector
Cyber challenges in the non-profit sector
Cyber challenges in the non-profit sector
Charities and non-profits are increasingly in the sights of cybercriminals, yet often have the least resource to defend against them.
Navigating data protection regulations and maintaining ongoing compliance can be a significant burden for organisations without dedicated IT or legal resource.
Sensitive donor, beneficiary and financial data needs protecting, yet many non-profits lack the infrastructure to keep it properly secured.
Defending against cyber attacks and ransomware is increasingly difficult without a dedicated IT team in place to monitor and respond to threats.
Staff and volunteers often have limited cyber security awareness, leaving organisations exposed to incidents that could have been prevented with the right training.
Charities and non-profits are increasingly in the sights of cybercriminals, yet often have the least resource to defend against them.
Navigating data protection regulations and maintaining ongoing compliance can be a significant burden for organisations without dedicated IT or legal resource.
Sensitive donor, beneficiary and financial data needs protecting, yet many non-profits lack the infrastructure to keep it properly secured.
Defending against cyber attacks and ransomware is increasingly difficult without a dedicated IT team in place to monitor and respond to threats.
Staff and volunteers often have limited cyber security awareness, leaving organisations exposed to incidents that could have been prevented with the right training.
Let us help you with your security so you can focus on serving your communities.
See what our clients have to say about our professional services
We’ve always been very impressed with the cyber security services WorkNest provide us. Their professional approach, knowledge and flexibility have ensured they have become a key trusted partner in our supply chain.
Paymentsense
Founder
WorkNest Secure delivered a highly professional and thorough incident response service. Their team’s technical knowledge, attention to detail, and clear communication throughout the process made a complex area easy to navigate. The quality of the analysis and final reporting gave us real assurance and added value to our internal security efforts, minimising the impact to the business.
Shoezone
Head of IT
WorkNest Secure perform Web Application and Infrastructure Penetration Testing for Pharmacy2U. They are always professional to engage with, provide an excellent level of service, and the addition of GuardNest makes receiving and interrogating the results of the service very easy indeed.
We look forward to working with them in the future and trust the work they deliver.
Pharmacy2U
Founder
WorkNest Secure stand out in the field of penetration testing due to the skillset of people they have working there. We undertook a complex bespoke pentest with them, which required a lot of pre-work in order to make sure it was scoped correctly, and they took the time to come onsite to make sure all was correct prior to commencing.
From my experience with them, they are very intelligent people with a deep understanding of the security landscape, and we will continue to use them for future testing requirements.
Interactive Investor
Information Security Manager
