News, thoughts & stories
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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The charity initiative helping all sectors achieve their sustainable development goals
Partnering with the Circular Electronics Partnership, Good Things Foundation and Deloitte explore the opportunities for businesses to reuse their IT equipment to fix the digital divide.
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Digitally transforming our National Digital Inclusion Network through the Future Skills Academy
We've partnered with Virgin Money O2 and Multiverse to launch the Future Skills Academy, and help the Network gain the skills they need to tackle digital exclusion in their communities.
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Digital Inclusion Hub of the Month
Fixing the digital divide wouldn't be possible without all of our amazing and dedicated Digital Inclusion Hubs that are out on the ground delivering digital inclusion support. Every month we shine a light on one Hub that is doing amazing work in their community to combat digital exclusion.
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The new Learn My way is here
We've relaunched Learn My Way, our free platform for digital learning. Here's everything you need to know.
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House of Lords visit to a Digital Inclusion Hub
Members of the House of Lords have seen first-hand the impact of hyperlocal, digital inclusion support. Here our Advocacy Manager, Hannah Whelan, discusses how to create that impact at scale - and meaningfully fix the digital divide across the country.
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World’s first ever National Databank reaches 1000 UK locations
The National Databank, created with Virgin Media O2 and supported by Vodafone and Three, is now active in 1000 locations across the UK.
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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.