FOR CHARITIES AND NONPROFITS
IT Support for
Charities & Nonprofits
M-Piric provides managed IT support for charities and nonprofit organisations across Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and the West Midlands. We help charities protect donor and beneficiary data, reduce the risk of phishing and ransomware, achieve Cyber Essentials certification where funders require it, and keep Microsoft 365 secure and reliable — without diverting limited resources away from the mission.
Technology that supports the mission,
not the other way round.
Charities and voluntary organisations handle sensitive information about donors, beneficiaries, staff and volunteers. At the same time, budgets are tight, teams are often mixed (paid staff and volunteers), and systems need to remain simple enough for people who are focused on the cause rather than technology.
When IT fails or a cyber incident occurs, the impact is immediate: services are disrupted, trust is damaged, and recovery costs money that should be going to the people you support.
M-Piric works with local charities and nonprofit organisations to put practical, proportionate controls in place. We already support organisations in the Midlands that deliver frontline advice, search and rescue, and community services.
The real pressures
charities face
Sensitive data and high trust expectations
Donor records, beneficiary details and case notes require careful handling under UK GDPR. A breach can damage reputation and, in serious cases, attract regulatory attention.
Phishing and social engineering
Phishing remains the most common attack against UK charities. Staff and volunteers are frequently targeted with convincing messages designed to steal credentials or redirect payments.
Limited internal IT resource
Many charities have no dedicated IT person. Trustees and managers often carry the responsibility themselves, alongside everything else.
Grant and contract requirements
An increasing number of funders, local authorities and public-sector partners expect evidence of basic cyber security controls. Cyber Essentials is frequently requested and can open (or block) funding opportunities.
Volunteers and mixed devices
Volunteers may use personal devices. Without clear access controls, this expands the risk surface while still needing to remain practical for day-to-day work.
How M-Piric helps
Charities
Secure Microsoft 365
We help charities make proper use of Microsoft 365 (including Nonprofit licensing where eligible), with strong identity protection, sensible sharing controls and reliable access for staff and trustees.
Protection against common attacks
Email filtering, multi-factor authentication, endpoint protection and clear processes reduce the likelihood of successful phishing and ransomware incidents.
Backup and recovery
Tested backups of critical systems and Microsoft 365 data mean that if something does go wrong, recovery is possible without starting from zero.
Cyber Essentials readiness
We guide organisations through the practical steps needed for Cyber Essentials certification — increasingly important for grant applications and public-sector related work.
Clear, proportionate supporto wrong
Support is designed for organisations that need reliable help without unnecessary complexity or enterprise-scale overhead.
Who is this for?
This approach suits:
- Local and regional charities
- Voluntary organisations and community groups
- Nonprofits handling donor or beneficiary data
- Organisations preparing for Cyber Essentials or grant conditions
- Teams that need practical support rather than a distant call centre
We work with organisations of different sizes across the Midlands, including those delivering sensitive frontline services.
Local presence
M-Piric is based in Staffordshire and supports organisations businesses across:
- Burton On Trent and surrounding areas
- Derbyshire (including the National Forest and Swadlincote area)
- Leicestershire
- The wider West Midlands
We already support charities and nonprofits operating in this region and understand the practical realities of working across sites in the Midlands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do charities need Cyber Essentials?
It is not a legal requirement for every charity, but it is increasingly expected by funders, local authorities and some public-sector partners. It also provides a clear, recognised baseline of security and can include access to limited cyber insurance cover for eligible organisations.
What are the biggest cyber risks for charities?
Phishing remains the most common. Other significant risks include business email compromise, ransomware, and weak access controls when staff or volunteers use personal devices.
Can you help with Microsoft 365 Nonprofit licensing?
Yes. We help eligible charities understand and implement the Microsoft Nonprofit offerings available to them, and then configure the environment securely.
How do you support organisations with limited budgets?
We focus on proportionate controls and practical priorities — the measures that reduce the most common risks without unnecessary complexity or cost.
Do you only work with larger charities?
No. We support local and regional organisations where a clear, structured approach makes a real difference.
Ready to strengthen the systems that support your mission?
If your current IT feels reactive, leaves you exposed on grants, or makes it harder to protect the people you serve, it is worth a structured conversation.
We will review your current setup and outline practical next steps, including Cyber Essentials readiness if that is a priority.
