The Cyber Helpline Blog
Practical advice, expert insights, charity news and the latest campaigns from the team supporting cybercrime victims every day.
The Cyber Helpline Wins Not-for-Profit Cyber Award at 2024 National Cyber Awards
The Cyber Helpline proudly secured three prestigious awards at the 2024 National Cyber Awards, winning the Not-for-Profit Cyber Award for the fourth consecutive year, the Alan Turing Award for outstanding contributions by founder Rory Innes, and the Cyber Student of the Year Award for Alex Hardy, one of our dedicated volunteers. These accolades highlight our continued commitment to supporting victims of cybercrime and promoting cybersecurity awareness.
The Cyber Helpline Named Finalist for 2024 Not-for-Profit Cyber Award
The Cyber Helpline is proud to announce that it is a finalist for the fourth consecutive year in the National Cyber Awards, which recognise excellence in cybersecurity. Having won the prestigious Not for Profit Award in 2021, 2022, and 2023, the charity is nominated again this year alongside nominations for the Alan Turing Award, Cyber Emerging Talent Award, and Cyber Student of the Year. The awards will be held in London on September 23, 2024.
Rory Innes Wins 'Inspirational Leadership' Award at Pier24
Rory Innes wins the 'Inspirational Leadership' Award at the 'Excellence in Global Online Protection' awards at Pier24, highlighting The Cyber Helpline's vital role in safeguarding young users from cybercrime and online harm.
The Not for Profit Cyber Award Finalist 2023!
The Cyber Helpline, alongside two of our team members, have been shortlisted for awards at The National Cyber Awards 2023.
Prestigious Diana Award for our Helpline Manager, Charlotte Hooper
We are thrilled to announce that Charlotte Hooper, our Helpline Manager, has been recognised with the highest accolade a young person can achieve for social action or humanitarian efforts – The Diana Award!
Alex wins prestigious Digital Volunteer Award
One of our amazing volunteers, Alex Bilsland, has been awarded the Digital Volunteer Award at the Tech4Good Awards.
Rory Innes recognised with Points of Light award by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
Our Founder & CEO, Rory Innes, as been recognised with the Points of Light Award the UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The awards recognised his impact in the cybercrime and online harm space.
Shortlisted for Crime Fighter of the Year
We have been shortlisted for Crime Fighter of the Year at the True Crime Awards 2023! Learn more about the awards and how you can vote for us!
Charlotte shortlisted as Most Inspiring Woman in Cyber 2022
Charlotte Hooper, our Helpline Manager, has been shortlisted for the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards 2022!
Charity of the Year 2022!
The Cyber Helpline has been awarded Charity of the Year 2022 at The National Cyber Awards!
Shortlisted at The National Cyber Awards!
After winning last year, The Cyber Helpline has once again been shortlisted for Charity of the Year at The National Cyber Awards.
Finalist: Charity of the Year at The Cyber Security Awards
The Cyber Helpline is a finalist in the Charity of the Year category at The National Cyber Awards!
Charlotte Hooper wins our first volunteer of the year award
At our annual volunteer event - the chatbot’s birthday party - Charlotte Hooper was awarded Volunteer of the Year Award.