Pay It Forward

Our social contribution programme

We bring security to those who need it.

We provide SAFE SQUARE services to selected organisations that need security support but lack the budget.

No budget for security, so no expert help?

Part or all of the cost can be paid forward through a contribution to the community that we agree with you.

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Instead of the fee, an agreed contribution goes on to other organisations and communities.

Who it is for

The organisations that most need security often have the least budget for it. Here are some examples.

Nonprofits and public-interest groups
Organisations handling donor information and programme data on a limited security budget. We help keep a cyberattack from stopping their work.
Schools and communities
Educational institutions and developer or security communities. Training and exercises are available alongside the services.
Early-stage startups and small teams
Teams running a product or service without dedicated security staff. A Comprehensive Security Health Check can be a practical place to start.

Application and consultation
Write to us through ‘Pay It Forward application’ on the Contact page. We discuss your situation, the security support you need and a contribution that fits your expertise and capacity, then decide whether and how far we can support you.
Agreeing the contribution
We confirm the service scope, the contribution and a realistic period for completing it in writing.
Delivering the service
We carry out the security work to the same standard as for any paying client.
Contributing and sharing
You carry out the agreed contribution within the agreed period and share the outcome where appropriate.

There is no fixed format.

Pro bono work
Using your own expertise, such as development, design, translation or teaching, to help those who need it.
Donation
A donation corresponding to the value of the service, to an agreed charity or foundation.
Knowledge sharing
Open-source contributions, publishing security cases and lessons, community talks and mentoring.
Volunteering and passing it on
Volunteering locally or with an organisation, or passing the help you received on to another organisation.

Scope

The type and scale of the contribution are decided together during consultation.