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HMRC awards Good Things another 3 year grant
Good Things have received more funding from HMRC, enabling us to support individuals facing digital and other barriers to accessing HMRC services.
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People’s Partnership: helping people and the environment by donating devices
People's Partnership are tackling digital exclusion by donating used tech to the National Device Bank. They shared their motivations, the benefits and why other organisations should get involved.
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Avoiding Misinformation Online
Good Things' Community Engagement Manager, Louise Branch, raises awareness of online misinformation with insights from Newsguard and the Network.
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Another year fixing the digital divide: 12 achievements in our 12th year
Our Group CEO, Helen Milner OBE, reflects on some of our best moments of 2023 - with highlights from our team, partners and the National Digital Inclusion Network.
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Bridging the digital divide with Standard Life
In this guest blog, Standard Life outline their 3 step digital inclusion strategy and how they're supporting us by promoting Learn My Way to their customers.
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Standard Life become Learn My Way supporters
Standard Life is joining our fight against digital exclusion by promoting Learn My Way to their millions of customers.
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New research reveals 90% of Brits use digital to connect with loved ones during the holidays
New polling commissioned by Vodafone UK shows how important the internet and digital technology is during the festive season.
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New research shows that internet access is among top 20 things Brits are most grateful for
New polling reveals that amidst financial concerns and the cost-of-living crisis in the UK, 38% of people are most grateful for internet access, with one in three unable to imagine life without a smartphone.
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Virgin Media O2 opens 250 more databanks and boosts free mobile data this Christmas
Good Things Foundation's Strategic Partner, Virgin Media O2, announces all O2 owned stores will become National Databank Digital Inclusion Hubs giving out free connectivity to people most in need this festive season.
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New research reveals 38% of Brits face challenges because of a lack of digital skills
Research commissioned by Virgin Media O2 highlights highlights the digital skills challenges faced by the UK population and the reality of digital exclusion.
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London Device Bank prevents over 2.5 million kg of CO2 emissions by reusing electronics
The London Device Bank is part of Get Online London, a digital inclusion service by Good Things Foundation, supported by the London Office of Technology and Innovation (LOTI) and the Mayor of London.
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17th annual Get Online Week drives UK digital inclusion movement
As our national campaign returns for its 17th year, we launch a press release to announce the 865 regional events taking place to help make sure that everyone in the UK has access to free, friendly and local support to improve their digital skills.