Serving communities across Cardiff and Wales

Building bridges.
Empowering the vulnerable.
Seizing the future.

CyberLife Community Empowerment CIC supports individuals, families and communities to use technology safely, develop essential digital skills and access new opportunities with confidence in an increasingly digital society.

Areas of focus Digital skills, cyber resilience, leadership, personal development & applied research
Primary location Cardiff, with work across Wales

3 ways we support Wales' communities

Our work brings together digital inclusion, online safety and personal development so that people are better equipped to participate, contribute and thrive in modern life.

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Digital skills & employability

Enabling people to carry out everyday tasks online, engage with public services and take practical steps towards learning, training or employment.

02

Cyber resilience & online safety

Supporting individuals, families and organisations to recognise scams, reduce risk and protect those who may be more vulnerable to online harm.

03

Youth leadership & personal growth

Developing confident, responsible young people who understand their value, make informed choices and use technology in positive and constructive ways.

Programmes that change lives

Each programme is designed to be welcoming, structured and practical. Sessions are delivered in plain language, at a pace that respects participants’ starting points and circumstances.

Adults in a cyber awareness session using laptops together

Programme

Cyber Resilience Training

Accessible sessions that explain online scams, fraud and cyber risks in clear, everyday language for people, families and small organisations.

  • Recognise scams, fraud and phishing
  • Keep devices, accounts and data safer
  • Know what to do if something goes wrong
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Adults learning computer and digital skills in a classroom

Programme

Digital Literacy & Employability

Support for individuals who are nervous about technology or who need digital skills to access services, education or employment.

  • Using phones, tablets and computers
  • Online forms, services and job search
  • CVs, email and everyday digital skills
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Teenagers in a small group discussion outdoors

Programme

Youth Leadership & Purpose

Structured spaces for young people to explore identity, purpose and leadership, alongside positive and responsible digital engagement.

  • Identity, purpose and goal-setting
  • Leadership, communication and teamwork
  • Safe and responsible digital choices
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Adults in a facilitated personal development group

Programme

Personal Development & Behaviour Change

Guided support for people who wish to build confidence, adjust patterns of behaviour and respond differently to everyday challenges.

  • Confidence and emotional resilience
  • New habits and healthier routines
  • Practical life and communication skills
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Community group seated in a circle during a support session

Programme

Community Empowerment & Inclusion

Collaborative work with local groups, families and partners to build stronger, safer and more connected communities.

  • Reducing digital and social isolation
  • Community-led projects and sessions
  • Wellbeing, belonging and voice
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Women in a church-based small group discussion

Programme

Cyber Awareness for Churches

Faith-sensitive workshops that help churches and small groups protect their congregations and volunteers from online harm.

  • Protecting vulnerable members
  • Safer communication and social media
  • Simple policies and good practice
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CyberLife Applied Research & Insight

We provide practitioner-led, decision-grade research services for organisations that need clear findings and practical recommendations — not academic paperwork. This includes commercially funded research, evaluation and assurance work.

Research service

Cyber Risk & Safety Exposure Review

A practical review of everyday cyber exposure, staff behaviours and baseline controls — designed for SMEs, charities and community organisations.

  • Plain-English risk register and priorities
  • Quick wins + 30/60/90-day roadmap
  • Policy and process recommendations
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Research service

Digital Inclusion & Service User Insight

Needs assessments that identify real barriers to access, confidence and participation — producing clear insight for service improvement and funding cases.

  • Barrier mapping and participant insights
  • Recommendations for delivery and outreach
  • Evidence for bids and commissioning
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Research service

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)

Outcome measurement and evaluation for programmes and projects — helping organisations demonstrate impact and improve what they deliver.

  • Simple measurement tools and reporting
  • Impact narratives for stakeholders
  • Learning, iteration and improvement cycles
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Research service

Incident Readiness & Tabletop Exercises

Facilitated scenarios that test decision-making and response readiness for realistic incidents (phishing, compromised accounts, data loss).

  • Facilitated scenario + after-action report
  • Improved playbooks and response actions
  • Leadership and staff readiness briefing
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We work with SMEs, third-sector organisations, schools, churches and community groups — delivering GDPR-aware, safeguarding-conscious research and reporting.

Why communities and funders choose CyberLife

CyberLife brings together academic expertise in cybersecurity, practical digital skills experience and a strong commitment to community welfare. Our approach is relational, evidence-informed and outcome-focused.

Skilled and caring leadership

Founded by a cybersecurity specialist and community leader, with experience across education, technology and pastoral work.

Local and rooted

Programmes are shaped around the lived realities of communities in Cardiff and across Wales, not generic national templates.

Clear social purpose

As a Community Interest Company, CyberLife reinvests surplus into community-facing activity and support for those most in need.

Joined-up support

Digital skills, online safety, confidence-building and wellbeing are integrated within a coherent, person-centred offer.

Transparent and accountable

CyberLife listens carefully, measures outcomes and shares learning and impact with partners, funders and the wider community.

Get involved in CyberLife CIC

There are many ways to help people feel safer, more confident and more included in a digital world. We welcome conversations with community leaders, funders, commissioners, businesses and individuals.

Commission or fund a programme

Support work in the areas that matter most to you, from digital inclusion and employability to youth leadership and cyber resilience.

Host a workshop

Invite CyberLife to your community centre, church, school or workplace in Cardiff or the surrounding area.

Volunteer your skills

Share your time, experience or professional skills to help us extend our reach and deepen our impact.

Contact CyberLife CIC

Whether you are enquiring for yourself, on behalf of someone you support, or as a prospective partner or funder, we would be pleased to hear from you. Please use the form or contact details below and a member of the team will respond.

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Location Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

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