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WHO IT AFFECTS

When Technology Gets In The Way, Your Mission Suffers

Poor technology does not just affect systems. It affects the people your charity exists to serve.

When staff cannot access files, volunteers struggle with systems, donor data is unreliable or cyber security is weak, time and energy are pulled away from the mission.

Leadership Teams

Need to balance limited budgets, cyber risk, service delivery and technology decisions.

Staff

Need reliable systems that help them support beneficiaries rather than work around IT problems.

Volunteers

Need simple, secure access without creating unnecessary risk.

Trustees

Remain responsible for governance, cyber risk and protecting sensitive information.

Fundraising Teams

Need accurate data, reliable communication and systems that support donor engagement.

The Result

Less time supporting beneficiaries

Staff and volunteers lose productivity

Donor and beneficiary data may be exposed

Technology costs become harder to control

Resources are diverted away from the mission

Decisions become reactive

THE QUESTION: “what is poor IT really costing our charity?”

HOW TECHNOLOGY SUPPORTS YOUR CHARITY

Technology That Supports Every Part Of Your Charity

Technology should support the everyday work of your charity, from delivering services and supporting beneficiaries to fundraising, reporting and trustee oversight.

People at the heart
Secure & Protected
More Impact

Less time on IT, More time for your mission

Better Insights & Reporting
Smarter Use of Resources

Delivering Services

Helping staff access the systems, documents and information they need to support people effectively.

Supporting Beneficiaries

Keeping data secure and available so teams can focus on people, not technology issues.

Managing Volunteers

Simple, controlled access for volunteers, trustees and temporary workers.

Fundraising & Donor Engagement

Reliable systems that help teams manage supporter communication and donor information.

Hybrid Working

Secure access for staff, volunteers and trustees working from different locations.

Board & Trustee Reporting

Clearer visibility of risk, cost, security and future technology decisions.

THE QUESTION: “How will better technology help us deliver more impact?”

Connect. Automate. Simplify. Focus on Your Mission.

Making Charity Systems Work Better Together

Many charities rely on a mix of Microsoft 365, donor management platforms, volunteer systems, finance software, spreadsheets and long-established processes.

The challenge is not always buying new technology. It is making the systems you already have work together securely, efficiently and without creating unnecessary manual work.

Unified IT helps charities connect systems, improve data visibility, automate repetitive tasks and strengthen governance so staff spend less time managing technology and more time delivering impact.

Before

Disconnected Systems. Lost Time. Limited Impact.

Donor & Supporter Systems

Donor data, Communications

File Storage

Documents, File storage

Emails

Email, Office apps, Users

Volunteer Management

Volunteer records, Scheduling

DISCONNECTED SYSTEMS

Duplicate data, Manual work, Limited visibility

Finance Systems

Accounts and Transactions

Spreadsheets

Manual tracking, Reporting

Legacy Systems

Old tools, Siloed data

AFTER
Connected Systems. Clear Insights. Greater Impact.
Microsoft 365

Email, Teams, Office, Users & Security

SharePoint

Documents, Collaboration

Donor & Supporter Systems

Donor data and Communications

Connected

Secure Integration, Smart Automation, Better Visibility

Volunteer Management

Volunteer records, Scheduling

Data Visibility & Reporting

Dashboards, KPIs, Better Decisions

Workflow Automation

Approvals, Tasks, Processes

Finance Systems

Accounts, Budgets, Reporting

Before

Disconnected Systems. Lost Time. Limited Impact.

Volunteer Management

Volunteer records, Scheduling

DISCONNECTED SYSTEMS

Duplicate data, Manual work, Limited visibility

Donor & Supporter Systems

Donor data, Communications

File Storage

Documents, File storage

Emails

Email, Office apps, Users

Finance Systems

Accounts and Transactions

Spreadsheets

Manual tracking, Reporting

Legacy Systems

Old tools, Siloed data

More admin. More risk. Less time for what matters.
AFTER
Connected Systems. Clear Insights. Greater Impact.
Connected

Secure Integration, Smart Automation, Better Visibility

Volunteer Management

Volunteer records, Scheduling

Microsoft 365

Email, Teams, Office, Users & Security

SharePoint

Documents, Collaboration

Donor & Supporter Systems

Donor data and Communications

Data Visibility & Reporting

Dashboards, KPIs, Better Decisions

Workflow Automation

Approvals, Tasks, Processes

Finance Systems

Accounts, Budgets, Reporting

Less admin. Lower risk. More time for your mission.

THE BENEFITS FOR YOUR CHARITY

Save Time

Reduce manual work and duplication

Reduce Risk

Stronger security, better governance

Better Insights

Clear, accurate data and reporting

Empower People

Staff and volunteers can work more effectively

Control Costs

Make the most of your technology investment

Increase Impact

More resources focused on your mission

WAYS WE SUPPORT CHARITIES

Flexible IT Support That Fits Your Charity

Every charity is different. That’s why we offer three flexible ways to work together, so you get the right level of support for your team, your goals and your budget.

Fully Managed IT Services

Your outsourced IT department

We take full responsibility for your IT so your staff and volunteers can focus on what matters most – your mission.

  • Unlimited support

  • Proactive monitoring & maintenance

  • Cybersecurity & backups

  • Microsoft 365 management

  • Technology planning & guidance

Co-Managed IT Services

Supporting your internal IT team.

We complement your existing IT team with specialist skills, extra capacity and strategic guidance.

  • Technical escalation

  • Cybersecurity enhancement

  • Project delivery

  • Microsoft 365 & cloud expertise

  • Strategic technology advice

Projects & Professional Services

Expert help for specific initiatives

We deliver technology projects and improvements that help your charity work smarter and more securely.

  • Microsoft 365 migrations

  • Cybersecurity improvements

  • Network & Wi-Fi upgrades

  • Backup & disaster recovery

  • Office moves & technology reviews

  • Workflow automation

All services are backed by our security-first approach, clear communication and a commitment to helping your charity achieve more impact.

Fast, friendly support
Strong cybersecurity & data protection
Proactive monitoring & reporting
Committed to your mission

MISSION-FOCUSED IT SUPPORT

Mission-Focused IT Support For Charities

Most smaller charities do not have the budget, time or need for a full internal IT department. What they need is a practical technology partner who can keep systems reliable, protect sensitive data, support staff and volunteers, and help leadership make better decisions.

Unified IT provides the support, security and guidance charities need without enterprise complexity, helping your team focus more time and energy on the mission.

Secure
Reliable
Responsive
Cost-Effective
Mission Focused
Protect

The Mission

Cyber security, backups, monitoring and recovery planning help reduce the risk of disruption, data loss and avoidable downtime.

  • Cyber security & threat monitoring

  • Backup & disaster recovery

  • Identity protection & access control

  • System monitoring & alerts

  • Security reviews & risk management

Enable

The Team

We keep your technology simple, reliable and easy to use for staff, volunteers and trustees.

  • Microsoft 365 & Teams support

  • Email & collaboration tools

  • Device management

  • User accounts & permissions

  • Fast, friendly support

Grow

The Impact

We help you make better use of technology, improve data and plan for the future so you can achieve more with the resources you have.

  • Technology roadmaps & planning

  • Reporting & data visibility

  • Workflow automation

  • Microsoft 365 optimisation

  • Practical, strategic guidance

You’re not just paying for helpdesk support.
You’re investing in technology that helps your charity protect trust, support people and focus more resources on the mission.

CYBER SECURITY FOR CHARITIES AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS

Protect Trust Before It Is Tested

Charities are trusted with sensitive information about donors, beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and trustees.

Protecting that trust requires more than antivirus software. It requires practical security controls, good access management, backup planning, user awareness and clear reporting.

This is not a theoretical risk.

28%

of charities experienced a cyber breach or attack in the last 12 months.

Source: Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025/2026 (UK Government)

How Unified IT Helps Protect Your Organisation

Backup monitoring

Continuous monitoring to ensure backups succeed

Managed threat detection

24/7 monitoring for suspicious activity and threats

Microsoft 365 security alignment

Secure configuration and recommended best practices

Multi-factor authentication

Extra layer of protection for all users

Conditional Access

Control who can access what and from where

Endpoint protection

Advanced antivirus and device protection

Cyber Essentials support

Practical support to achieve Cyber Essentials certification

Security awareness training

Regular training to help your team stay secure

Email security

Advanced protection against phishing, malware and spam

DNS filtering

Blocks malicious websites and harmful content

Disaster recovery planning

Clear recovery plans to get you back up and running

Password management

Secure storage and stronger password policies

We combine technology, processes and people to keep your information safe and your mission protected.

Reduce risk

Protect your community

Stay compliant
Clear reporting & visibility

SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES THROUGH TECHNOLOGY

Technology Partner.
Community Impact.
Stronger Together.

At Unified IT, we believe technology should help charities focus on what matters most – the people and communities they support.

Our Social Value commitments ensure we give back through practical support, donations, training and pro bono IT services.

Reduced Pricing For Charities & Community Organisations

We recognise that charities need to maximise the impact of every pound spent.

That’s why we offer discounted pricing on selected managed IT services and projects for eligible charities and not-for-profit organisations.

Charity Partnerships

We partner with charities and community organisations to provide practical technology expertise and ongoing support.

Equipment Donations

We donate and refurbish technology to extend the life of equipment and support digital inclusion initiatives.

Digital Skills Training

We deliver digital literacy training and workshops to help people build skills, confidence and brighter futures.

Pro Bono Support

We provide pro bono IT services to charities and not-for-profit organisations that need it most.

Technology That Supports More Than Systems

We’re proud to use technology, time and resources to help charities, community organisations and not-for-profits make a bigger difference every day.

Stronger Communities

Trusted Partnerships

Technology For Good
Building A Better Future Together

CASE STUDY

How a Community Charity Modernised Its Technology and Reduced Risk

A two-phase transformation that delivered a secure, reliable and unified technology environment—helping the charity focus more resources on its mission.

Unified IT has given us a reliable, secure and modern platform that our team can depend on. We can now focus on helping our community, not fixing IT.

– Senior manager

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

Community charity supporting local people and families

Staff, volunteers, trustees and visitors

Multiple services delivered across the community

Limited budget and increasing demand

THE CHALLENGE 

  • Frequent network and Wi-Fi issues causing downtime and frustration

  • Outdated unmanaged switches (Netgear & TP-Link)

  • Mixed Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 environment

  • Data in multiple locations with no standard structure

  • Devices (Windows 10 & 11) not centrally managed

  • Security, monitoring and documentation were limited

THE SOLUTION — PHASE 1 

Build a Strong Technology Foundation

  • Complete network redesign using Ubiquiti UniFi

  • Secure VLAN architecture to separate services

  • Firewall hardening, IPS, encrypted DNS & filtering

  • Enterprise Wi-Fi with optimised coverage

  • Network monitoring and alerting

  • Documentation, configuration backup and validation

THE SOLUTION — PHASE 2 

Unify Systems and Strengthen Security

  • Migrated all users from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365

  • Email, data and calendars consolidated

  • Shared files moved to SharePoint

  • Personal files moved to OneDrive for Business

  • Implemented Microsoft Intune for device management

  • Consistent security policies, updates and compliance

THE OUTCOME

  • Improved network reliability and Wi-Fi performance

  • Stronger cyber security and reduced risk

  • Unified Microsoft 365 environment

  • Centralised device management with Intune

  • Better collaboration and productivity

  • A scalable platform for future growth

  • More time and resources focused on the mission

KEY RESULTS

Improved reliability and uptime

Enhanced security and protection

Unified systems, simplified management

Better collaboration across the team

Less time on IT issues, more time on impact

Technology that supports the mission

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    FAQs

    Questions We’re Frequently Asked about IT Services for Charities

    Choosing an IT provider is not simply about finding someone to fix laptops.

    You are trusting a third party with access to users, systems, donor information, beneficiary data and services your organisation depends on. These are the questions trustees, charity leaders and operations teams should ask before making that decision.

    Charities hold sensitive information and are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals.

    We use a layered security approach that can include Microsoft 365 security alignment, multi-factor authentication, managed endpoint protection, advanced email security, security awareness training, phishing simulations and backup monitoring.

    For one community organisation, we implemented network segmentation, hardened firewall policies, encrypted DNS, intrusion prevention and ongoing monitoring to improve security and resilience.

    Our goal is simple: reduce cyber risk, protect sensitive information and help maintain the trust your organisation depends on.

    Technology issues should not stop your team delivering services.

    Staff and volunteers can contact Unified IT through our support app, email, phone or Microsoft Teams. Requests are prioritised by business impact, with guaranteed response times ranging from 1 hour for critical issues to 8 hours for low-priority requests.

    Rather than depending on a single technician, your organisation is supported by the wider Unified IT team, providing broader expertise and reliable cover.

    Charities need predictable costs and confidence that technology budgets are being spent wisely.

    We separate managed services from project work, clearly defining what is included and what may require additional approval. We also review licensing, equipment and technology plans to identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve value.

    Unified IT offers discounted pricing for eligible charities and not-for-profit organisations, with transparent proposals showing exactly what is included.

    The focus is not simply reducing costs. It is helping charities get the best return from every pound invested in technology.

    Yes.

    Charities often operate with limited budgets, volunteers, sensitive beneficiary information, safeguarding responsibilities and increasing technology demands.

    Our approach starts with understanding your mission, services, users and challenges before recommending solutions.

    For one community organisation, we modernised an unreliable network, improved security, migrated users from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 and introduced centralised device management to reduce complexity and improve resilience. 

    We follow a structured onboarding process designed to minimise disruption.

    This includes reviewing users, devices, Microsoft 365, security settings, backups, suppliers and existing documentation. We also establish authorised contacts and work directly with internet, hosting, domain and telephony providers where required.

    The aim is a smooth transition with clear ownership, documented systems and a support process everyone understands.

    Often the problem is not a lack of technology. It is disconnected systems, duplicated information and inefficient processes.

    We help charities improve the way Microsoft 365, finance systems, donor platforms, volunteer systems and other business applications work together.

    For one organisation, we consolidated Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 into a single Microsoft environment, moving shared data into SharePoint and personal files into OneDrive while introducing Microsoft Intune for device management. 

    The result was a simpler, more secure and easier-to-manage environment.

    Yes.

    Many charities do not need a full-time IT manager, but they still need guidance around technology, risk, budgeting and future improvements.

    Unified IT provides regular technology reviews, roadmap planning and practical advice to help leadership teams make informed decisions.

    Recent charity reviews have included Microsoft 365 licensing, network improvements, backup strategy, device management, AI governance and cyber security planning.

    Our goal is to help charities make proactive technology decisions rather than reacting when problems occur.

    Technology support is about more than technical skills.

    Charities need a partner that is responsive, accountable and committed to supporting the organisation over the long term.

    Unified IT provides documented support processes, clear escalation routes, named contacts, regular communication and ongoing reviews. Clients are supported by the wider engineering team rather than relying on one individual.

    We also support charities through discounted pricing, community engagement, digital literacy initiatives, equipment donation programmes and pro bono support for charitable organisations.