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Free Identity Security for UK Charities

We're protecting 100 UK registered charities from cyber threats—completely free for two years.

Charity Support Programme

Two levels of support available for UK registered charities

🎯 Limited Free Programme

FREE IdentityHealthCheck for 100 UK Charities - Complete protection for 24 months worth ÂŁ6,000. No payment required.

Applications are reviewed in order received. When places are filled, qualifying charities will automatically receive our 30% annual discount.

đź’š Standard Charity Discount

30% Discount on all annual subscriptions for qualified UK registered charities

Available to all qualifying charities, including those not selected for the free programme.

âś“ No credit card required âś“ No hidden costs âś“ No commitment after 24 months âś“ Registered with ICO (ZC031428)

Why We're Doing This

"Throughout my 35-year career in cybersecurity, I've watched charities struggle with the same cyber threats as Fortune 500 companies—but without the budgets or expertise to defend themselves. When a hospice gets hit by ransomware, patient care stops. When a food bank loses its donor database, people go hungry. This programme changes that." — Mark Ahearne, Founder & Director, IdentityFirst Ltd

80%

of data breaches involve compromised identities

30%+

of UK charities experienced a cyberattack in 2024

ÂŁ25K-ÂŁ100K

average cost of a charity data breach

15%

of charities have dedicated IT security staff

Our Mission

Every charity deserves enterprise-grade cybersecurity, regardless of budget. This programme provides exactly that—completely free for two years. No strings attached. Just safer charities, protected beneficiaries, and peace of mind.

What Your Charity Receives

Complete identity security protection—everything you need to identify and fix vulnerabilities before attackers exploit them.

IdentityHealthCheck Platform

Full access to our enterprise-grade identity security assessment platform. Assess Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID, and cloud identity systems in minutes.

Active Directory Azure AD AWS IAM Compliance Mapping
Value: ÂŁ250/month

Unlimited Assessments

Run as many security assessments as you need—weekly, monthly, or on-demand. No limits, no usage fees, no surprises.

# Run assessment anytime
identityhealthcheck.exe assess
# Results in 10-15 minutes
Unlimited use

Quarterly Health Checks

Scheduled assessments every three months to track improvements and identify new vulnerabilities as your IT environment evolves.

4 per year

Professional Reports

Board-ready PDF reports with executive summaries, technical findings, and remediation guidance. Perfect for trustees, auditors, and funders.

// Sample report structure
{
  "executive_summary": {...},
  "technical_findings": [...],
  "remediation_guide": {...},
  "compliance_mapping": {...}
}
Unlimited reports

Compliance Mapping

Automatic mapping to GDPR, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, SOC 2, and other frameworks. Show funders and regulators you take security seriously.

GDPR ISO 27001 Cyber Essentials SOC 2 FedRAMP
7+ frameworks

Priority Support

Email support from our technical team with 48-hour response times. Real people, real help, no chatbots.

48-hour SLA

All Updates & Features

Automatic updates and new features at no additional cost. As we improve the platform, you benefit immediately.

Always current

24-Month Duration

Full protection from November 2025 through October 2027. Two full years of security, compliance, and peace of mind.

Nov 2025 - Oct 2027

Total Programme Value Per Charity

ÂŁ250/month Ă— 24 months = ÂŁ6,000

Yours completely free. No payment details required. No automatic renewals. No obligation after October 2027.

Am I Eligible?

We've designed this programme for small to mid-sized UK charities with active IT infrastructure who would benefit most from identity security protection.

Your charity must meet these criteria:

Registered Charity Status

Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales, Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR), or Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI).

Find your charity number

UK-Based Operations

Primary operations in the United Kingdom. International charities with UK headquarters or substantial UK operations are welcome to apply.

Organisation Size: 10-500 Employees

Staff, volunteers (FTE), or total headcount between 10 and 500. This programme is designed for small to mid-sized charities.

What if we're smaller or larger?

Smaller than 10: You may still qualify if you have active IT infrastructure (e.g., Active Directory, Azure AD, or cloud identity systems).

Larger than 500: Please contact us directly at info@identityfirst.net to discuss options.

Active Identity Infrastructure

At least one of the following identity systems in use:

  • Active Directory (on-premises Windows Server)
  • Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID
  • Microsoft 365 / Office 365
  • Google Workspace
  • AWS IAM or other cloud identity systems
Not sure what you have?

If your charity uses Windows computers connected to a server, you likely have Active Directory. If you use Microsoft 365 email or Google Workspace, you have cloud identity systems. Apply anyway—we'll help you figure it out.

Commitment to Security Improvement

Willingness to review assessment findings and implement recommended security improvements. We provide the roadmap—you (or your IT support) implement the fixes.

Priority Sectors

While all eligible charities are welcome, we give priority to organisations in:

  • Healthcare & Medical: Hospices, hospitals, patient support groups
  • Social Care: Homeless shelters, food banks, domestic violence support
  • Education: Schools, youth programmes, literacy charities
  • Humanitarian: Refugee support, disaster relief, human rights
  • Disability Support: Accessibility, care, and advocacy organisations
  • Animal Welfare: Rescue centres, sanctuaries, and wildlife protection charities

Other sectors are absolutely welcome—priority simply means faster application processing.

How the Programme Works

1

Apply Online

Complete the simple application form below (5-10 minutes). We only need basic details: charity number, contact information, and IT environment overview.

Today
2

Verification & Approval

We verify your charity registration and review your application. Most applications are approved within 2-3 working days.

2-3 days
3

Receive Your Licence

Once approved, you'll receive your licence key via email along with download links, installation guide, and onboarding documentation.

Immediate
4

Installation & Setup

Download and install IdentityHealthCheck (Windows application). Most installations take 15-30 minutes. Technical support available if needed.

# Download and install
curl -O https://identityfirst.net/download
msiexec /i IdentityHealthCheck.msi /quiet
30 minutes
5

Run Your First Assessment

Connect to your Active Directory or cloud systems and run your first comprehensive security assessment. Results in 10-15 minutes.

# Run assessment
identityhealthcheck.exe assess \
  --target ad.example.org \
  --license YOUR_LICENSE_KEY
15 minutes
6

Review & Remediate

Review your professional PDF report with findings, risk scores, and remediation guidance. Work with your IT support to fix identified issues.

Ongoing
7

Continuous Protection

Run assessments as often as you like. Quarterly health checks recommended. Protected through till October 2027—completely free.

24 months

Technical Requirements

To use IdentityHealthCheck, you'll need:

  • Windows Computer: Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
  • IdentityHealthCheck Installer: MSI package provided after approval (includes CLI + desktop app)
  • System Resources: 8GB RAM minimum, 50GB available disk space
  • Network Access: Connection to your identity systems (AD, Azure AD, etc.)
  • Permissions: Read-only access to your identity systems (IdentityHealthCheck assesses, it doesn't change)

Don't have technical expertise? No problem. Our platform is designed to be accessible even for non-technical users. We provide step-by-step guides, and your IT support provider (if you have one) can help. If you're truly stuck, email us at info@identityfirst.net and we'll provide additional support.

Apply for the Charity Support Programme

Complete this form to apply for the free 24-month IdentityHealthCheck programme. Any unsuccessful qualified charities will still receive a 30% discount on 24-month subscriptions.

Free Programme: 100 Places Available

Standard Discount: Available for All Qualified Charities

All applicants will be contacted within 2-3 working days with your programme outcome.

1 Charity Information

Enter your official registered charity name as it appears on the register
Enter your official Registration Region as it appears on the register
Enter your official charity email as it appears