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The latest news, thoughts and stories from the experts on all things digital inclusion, technology for social good, community delivery and learning, and so much more!
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Centre support helps mother of four start again
The Wai Yin Centre in Manchester has helped a family to begin a new life, through the HMRC Support and Advice programme and wider support.
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How joining the network helped us to grow
Hear from Christine Locke, Founder and Chief Executive of Diversity House, about how being part of the Online Centres Network has helped her organisation to thrive.
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Volunteering at Good Things Foundation: Tony’s story
Hear from Tony, one of our Community Champion Volunteers, about why he enjoys the role so much.
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National Databank voucher helps Paul’s mental health
The National Databank data voucher has taken away some of Paul's loneliness and made him feel more positive about the future.
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Family Fund’s story
Family Fund is the UK’s largest charity, providing grants for families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people. It took part in Good Things Foundation's HMRC Advice and Support programme.
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Access to a device and data helped mother and son stay connected during COVID-19
The family received a data-enabled device delivered by her local Online Centre, Chell Area Family Action Group, as part of our Connecting Families project.
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New device has a positive impact on Waqar after a challenging year in lockdown
We hear from Waqar's mother Parveen about the positive impact receiving a device from SmartLyte via our Connecting Families project had on Waqar and the wider family.
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Receiving a smartphone saves John from a lonely lockdown
Hear about how receiving a smartphone from Dorset Council via the Everyone Connected programme changed John's life.
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“Volunteering as a mentor has been a very eye-opening experience”
Joanna, an SMR Analyst for Lloyds Banking Group, tells us about her experience volunteering as a mentor at Manchester City College
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How Dilara went from learner to volunteer
This Volunteers Week we're sharing Dilara's journey from English My Way learner to valued Skills Enterprise volunteer
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Getting work-ready in a digital world
Margaret’s newly-found digital skills gives her the confidence to take the next steps towards making her ambitions a reality.
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Response and Resilience Fund award: Walthew House
A Good Things Foundation fund set up to provide short-term financial support to centres struggling in the wake of the pandemic has helped one centre to adapt and continue to deliver vital services.