Digital Safety CIC

10/11/2025

We asked some of our staff what are some standalone quotes that stand out to them within the digital world that is relevant to their role here at Digital Safety CIC.

George, our Outreach and Community Engagement Lead had a chat with Warren Crake, a youth and community professional based in the North East. “Properly defining what youth work is impossible, it’s so many things and encapsulates so much. In the end if a young person can trust you and knows you will always be there for them then you’ve done a good job.”

We want to build and empower a community through the lens of trust, support and guidance in online spaces.

Want to get involved? 📩 [email protected]

07/11/2025

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We conduct manual and automated scans of school websites to uncover hidden vulnerabilities — before someone else does.

💻 Book a scan today and secure your school's digital front door.

Our inbox is open, get in touch: ✉️[email protected]

06/11/2025

Bringing Digital Safety to epic.LAN 🎮 Of course throughout the event we were promoting our core messaging to empower people and communities to live sustainably in the digital world.

Want to know what we got up to last weekend? Here’s the rundown 👇

We kicked off the event by setting up our space for day one of the event and spent time engaging with attendees as they arrived and settled in. It was a great opportunity to introduce ourselves and start conversations about what we do.

Day two we continued chatting with attendees and encouraged plenty of people to try out the VR Clay Pigeon Shooting experience, whilst promoting our upcoming stage competition that we had later in the weekend.

On day three we took to the stage to share Digital Safety’s mission, while participants shot in a ClayHunt VR competition for a chance to win some Amazon vouchers. Later, we met with some EPIC.LAN partners and successfully secured some hardware donations to help get tech into the hands of young people from deprived areas.

With more developments to come on this initiative coming in 2026.✨
Make sure to follow our socials and keep in touch with us over at [email protected]

05/11/2025

It’s been over week since we held CTRL North East and we’re still buzzing from the energy, ideas and connection that filled the room.💥

From inspiring talks to interactive gaming sessions, the event brought together educators, gamers and innovators from across the North East and beyond.

Thank you to everyone who joined us – from our speakers to every attendee who helped make CTRL North East more than just an event.

🎮 Here’s to keeping the conversation going about play, safety and the digital futures we’re building together.

Get in touch with us If you’d like to get further into conversation. ✉️[email protected]

04/11/2025

As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our impact within the gaming community, we have developed a Digital Safety Competency Questionnaire for young adults and adults, designed to assess digital understanding and skills. 🎮

At epic.LAN, 45 gamers took part in our survey, helping us gain valuable insights into their digital safety competency. To thank participants for their time, everyone who completed the survey was entered into a draw to win a £20 Amazon Voucher.

We’re delighted to announce that the winner is Whale from 8Sins! 🎉

Congratulations, and thank you to all of the gamers who helped contribute to our mission of promoting digital safety for everyone.

03/11/2025

We asked some of our staff what are some standalone quotes that stand out to them within the digital world that is relevant to their role here at Digital Safety CIC.

Josh, our Cybersecurity Technician said:
“It’s not a matter of if a breach will happen, but when and what you do next defines the outcome.”

We know that cyber breaches can happen, and that they are very real and growing threat. There are lots of key ways in which to minimise a cyber breach of your personal and business accounts.

Get in touch with us to learn more about ways to minimise the threat level of cyber breaches.
📩 [email protected]

31/10/2025

We’re at EPIC.LAN! 🎮

The team from Digital Safety CIC and CLQ Esports are here at EPIC.LAN this weekend, connecting with gamers, educators, and tech enthusiasts to showcase how gaming can build digital skills, safety, and future opportunities.

We’re using the power of gaming and esports to create positive pathways for young people and communities — promoting digital confidence, wellbeing, and inclusion through real-world engagement.

Come and chat with us about how gaming can transform learning, develop teamwork, and inspire the next generation of cyber talent. 👾💻

31/10/2025

Trick-or-Treat tips for Digital Safety:

🎃 Don’t use the same password everywhere.
🍬 Don’t click suspicious links.
🕷️ Keep your software updated.

Stay cyber-safe this spooky season!

30/10/2025

This is a friendly little reminder to every so often take a Digital Detox 📵

📴 You need to take breaks from screens and your phone every so often and protect your mental space. Constantly being online can overload your brain and taking some time away could make you conscious of how much time or information you are actually sharing on your accounts or profiles.

Coming back after your own digital detox?
Let’s chat on how you can improve your online habits moving forward [email protected]

29/10/2025

Question of the week: App Permissions

You download an app that asks for access to your contacts, camera and microphone. But it’s a calculator app.
Do you allow it? Why or why not.

28/10/2025

28/10/2025

CTRL Day 2 now comes to a close – We’re grateful to all of our speakers and attendees for making this event such a success 🎉

We’ve explored some key themes within esports and digital safety, built new connections and shared valuable insights.

Something still on your mind from today or have more questions to ask? Get in touch: [email protected]

Clique Esports | BornGood | University of Sunderland