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Let's end data poverty

We need to develop sustainable solutions to data poverty if we want to fix the digital divide. We're working with Virgin Media O2 to distribute even more data - now we need others in the industry to come on board.

These three things help us deliver our mission.

  • National Device Bank

    National Device Bank

    Good Things Foundation is building the UK's first ever National Device Bank. Devices will be provided to people in need by thousands of community organisations in Good Things Foundation's network. Find out how you can help.

  • National Databank

    National Databank

    Like a foodbank but for mobile data, the National Databank provides free mobile SIM cards to help digitally excluded people get connected.

  • Our network

    Our network

    Our network is made up of thousands of community partners in the UK. It reaches deep into communities to help people gain the support and skills they need to change their lives and overcome social challenges.

 

We are a social change charity, helping people to improve their lives through digital.

We tackle the most pressing issues of our time, working with partners in thousands of communities across the UK and further afield.

We're the people behind...

Get Online Week The biggest digital inclusion campaign in the UK and Australia, taking place in October each year.

Learn My Way A website of free online courses, helping people develop digital skills to make the most of the online world.

Make It Click A curated collection of free resources to help people improve their digital skills and progress in their careers.

Our network A network of thousands of community organisations who help people improve their lives through digital.

Our impact

3.5 million people have been supported to gain digital skills since 2010

83% of the people we support are socially excluded

Thousands of centres are part of our movement for a 100% digitally included nation

"I do get a little bit down sometimes because of my illness. But just being able to talk to my family online has helped a great deal."

Our partners

 

Achieving social change through digital requires partnership

We make a real impact by working with partners, engaging people through local support, and ultimately transforming lives through digital.

Latest news and insights

  • We can’t delay: It’s time to Fix the Digital Divide

    27/09/2021 · Our thoughts

    We can’t delay: It’s time to Fix the Digital Divide

    It’s not OK to leave millions of people locked out of the digital world, says our Group Chief Executive Helen Milner. That's why we've launched our 2021 Blueprint to Fix the Digital Divide and are calling on the Government to act now.

  • 27/09/2021 · Our thoughts

    We can’t delay: It’s time to Fix the Digital Divide

    It’s not OK to leave millions of people locked out of the digital world, says our Group Chief Executive Helen Milner. That's why we've launched our 2021 Blueprint to Fix the Digital Divide and are calling on the Government to act now.

     

    21/09/2021 · News

    Regional leaders can ‘shift dial’ on digital divide, says report

    Our new Digital Inclusion Roadmap proposes strategies for Combined Authorities to tackle digital exclusion and enable disadvantaged communities to access vital services

     

    26/08/2021 · Our thoughts

    Health inequalities and digital exclusion

    Collaboration, more leadership from government, and better understanding of the links between digital and health are required for better outcomes, writes our Director of Evidence and Engagement, Dr. Emma Stone.