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Threshold Housing Link · Non-profit · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

Threshold Housing Link is a well-established charity based in Swindon, UK, dedicated to ending homelessness through supported housing and personalized support services. The organization targets vulnerable individuals in the local community and relies on donations and fundraising to sustain its operations. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with clear calls to action for donations and community involvement. Technically, the site uses modern web technologies including Google Analytics, reCAPTCHA, and cookie consent management, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is good with HTTPS enforced and some security best practices in place, though additional security headers could improve resilience. Privacy compliance is strong with clear privacy and cookie policies and GDPR considerations. The lack of WHOIS data is likely due to privacy protection, which is justified for a charity, though it limits transparency. Overall, the website is trustworthy, well-maintained, and serves its mission effectively.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
65/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • High

      Weak Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  3. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
57
Security headers
20
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
65
Average
65

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The charity operates in the non-profit sector focused on homelessness in Swindon. It has a strong local presence with over 50 years of service, providing supported housing for 90 individuals and community engagement programs. Revenue streams are primarily donations and fundraising events, supported by an active online presence and social media channels. The organization maintains partnerships within the community but no explicit partner domains were identified. The business model emphasizes personalized support and independence pathways, positioning Threshold as a key local player in homelessness services. Growth indicators include active fundraising campaigns and community involvement initiatives.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced, and Google reCAPTCHA v3 is used to protect forms from spam and abuse. Cookie consent is managed via Tarteaucitron, supporting GDPR compliance. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options suggests room for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Incident response and security policy information are not publicly available, which is common for small charities but could be enhanced to improve trust and preparedness. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the organization's size and sector but could benefit from additional hardening.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a basic security policy and incident response contact information to enhance transparency and preparedness.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and scripts to avoid vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve inclusivity for all users.
  5. Consider publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Threshold Housing Link
Registration number
1017599
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Threshold Housing Link
Description
Threshold Housing Link is a Swindon charity whose mission is to end homelessness in Swindon by providing safe accommodation, personalised support, and pathways to independence.
Key services
Supported housing for 90 people, Personalised support services, Fundraising and events, Community engagement
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Plyr video player, Google Tag Manager, Google reCAPTCHA v3, Tarteaucitron cookie consent
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA v3 for forms
  • Cookie consent management via Tarteaucitron

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (GA4)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Analytics (GA4)
Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
good
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenge.
  2. Content is focused on homelessness charity services in Swindon, UK.
  3. Clear navigation and multiple calls to action for donations and involvement.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and cookie consent management.
  5. WHOIS data is unavailable, likely due to privacy protection.
  6. No security policy or incident response information publicly available.
  7. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
  8. Contact information is complete and professional.
  9. Social media presence on Facebook and LinkedIn.
  10. Use of Google Analytics with cookie consent indicates privacy awareness.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a combination of modern front-end technologies including CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, and the Plyr video player for multimedia content. Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics (GA4) are integrated for analytics and marketing insights. The site employs Google reCAPTCHA v3 for form protection and Tarteaucitron for cookie consent management, demonstrating compliance with privacy regulations. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and clear navigation. No CMS or hosting provider information was detected. The site could improve by adopting additional security headers and enhancing accessibility compliance. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the charity's mission effectively with opportunities for modernization and security enhancements.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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