Phishing Check for Charity Teams

A free, quick and practical course for everyone in a charity. Phishing is the most common cyber attack on charities. Learn to spot phishing emails, texts, calls and messages, know what to do if you click, and help your team report quickly – in four short lessons.

Who this course is for: All charity staff, volunteers and trustees. No technical knowledge needed.

Self-paced online learning. Earn a Certificate of Completion on passing.

What you will learn

  • Recognise the signs of phishing in emails, texts, calls and social media messages
  • Spot charity-specific phishing such as fake invoices, donor scams and CEO fraud
  • Report suspicious messages correctly
  • Act quickly if you clicked a link or shared details

Course modules

  • What phishing is
  • Spotting the signs
  • Reporting
  • If you clicked