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We like to think we’re experts in all things digital inclusion, technology for social good, community learning...in fact, quite a few things! If you’d like to know what we know, why not take a look at our latest news, thoughts and stories.
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Good Things Foundation is one of the first Living Pension Employers
Good Things Foundation has signed up to become a Living Pension Employer, supporting employees to build up a pension pot that meets the cost of living.
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Greater Manchester Databank celebrates milestones in supporting vulnerable residents and families in poverty
With just 9 months in action, the Greater Manchester Databank has reached a significant milestone in supporting 100 Digital Inclusion Hubs to distribute 20,000 SIMs to people in need.
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A living standard for a digital age
Dr. Emma Stone explains why we need a ‘north star’ for digital inclusion – a nationally agreed benchmark – and why the Minimum Digital Living Standard is a big step forward
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Let’s release £13bn of economic growth and fix the digital divide for good
Our Group CEO Helen Milner was invited to give oral evidence about digital exclusion and the cost of living crisis to the House of Lords - here she outlines her contribution to their inquiry
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Learn My Way: the next generation is launching soon
Good Things Foundation are proud to announce a new and improved Learn My Way, the free platform for digital learning, coming in spring 2023.
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Good Things Foundation announces new Trustees
Vinous Ali, David Bernard and Julie Hawker join new staff-elected trustees Tom Hillsdon and Louise Branch on the Board of Trustees at Good Things Foundation.
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Our strategic partnership with Vodafone
Our Group CEO Helen Milner OBE announces Good Things Foundation's three year strategic partnership with Vodafone, to fix the digital divide - for good
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National Databank on the High Street this Christmas
Virgin Media O2 and Good Things Foundation are piloting the National Databank at 10 O2 stores across the country, so more people can access free data and stay connected this Christmas
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Digitals skills gap costs the UK economy and workers £12.8 billion
New research finds that UK workers are missing out on additional earnings of £5.69 billion due to a lack of digital skills according to Virgin Media O2 and economic modelling from Cebr.
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Virgin Media O2 becomes first strategic partner of Good Things Foundation with £2m donation to help fix the digital divide – for good
Virgin Media O2 is donating £2 million to Good Things Foundation to help disadvantaged people across the country get online, stay connected, and gain vital digital skills, as part of a new three year partnership.
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Virgin Media O2 increases free data gifting amid escalating cost of living crisis
The company is donating an extra 15 million GB of free data to the National Databank to help people in need stay connected as the cost of living crisis escalates.
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Affording the internet, as costs of living rise
Unsure how to help if people can’t afford internet access? Emma Stone, our Director of Evidence and Engagement, explains how a new guide - part of our Data Poverty Lab - can help.
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