Paul Rubens

3 weeks ago | charitydigital.org.uk | Joe Lepper |Kellie E. Smith |Paul Rubens

Around three in ten charities continue to be impacted by cyber attacks and breaches, according to UK government figures published in 2025. Its Cyber Security Breaches Survey of charities and firms found that 30% of charities were affected over the previous 12 months, when questioned between August and December 2024. This is equivalent to 61,000 charities being impacted. While marginally down on the 32% of charities impacted when surveyed in 2024 the proportion remains similarly high.

Jan 8, 2025 | charitydigital.org.uk | Joe Lepper |Kellie E. Smith |Paul Rubens

The charity sector has quietly been at the forefront of innovation, embracing transformative solutions while balancing resource limitations and a focus on mission. The Salesforce’s Nonprofit Pulse Report 2024 highlights this silent innovation, showing how artificial intelligence (AI) can empower charities to expand their impact. According to the report, 23% of charity workers are eager to learn about AI, while 22% express cautious optimism, signaling a growing interest in leveraging technology.

Nov 7, 2024 | charitydigital.org.uk | Laura Stanley |Paul Rubens

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to be a defining technological force of this decade, driving transformative changes across society and industries. With each breakthrough, capabilities and benefits increase, but so do risks and the potential for unintended consequences. In 2024, there are increasing calls to establish frameworks for responsible use, so we can ensure AI benefits society while safeguarding against its risks.

Oct 2, 2024 | charitydigital.org.uk | Paul Rubens |Kellie N. Smith |Ioan Marc Jones

Getting Gift Aid on small donationsThe government appears to recognise that it is not practical to get a Gift Aid declaration when people make small cash donations, or when they make quick contactless donations. The good news is that your charity may be able to claim up to £8000 per tax year in Gift Aid from cash donations of £30 or less, or contactless card donations of £30 or less, through a special scheme called the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme (GASDS).

Sep 5, 2024 | charitydigital.org.uk | Paul Rubens |Helen Olszowska |Mary Wessel |Laura Stanley

Your staff may be motivated to work for your charity for a wide variety of reasons, but the desire to thwart cyber criminals probably isn’t one of them. That’s a problem because, like it or not, thwarting cyber criminals has to be a key part of their jobs – and one that they think about every day. There are many existing cyber security threats and new ones are emerging continuously, so a failure to take them seriously will inevitably lead to damaging cyber security incidents.