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Here at Good Things Foundation, we want to make sure that the work we do makes a difference to real people. These stories show just a few real-world examples of our work in action.

Bright future for Reboot UK veteran

01 Feb 2018|Our stories

A Newcastle army veteran has overcome alcoholism and drug addiction and is volunteering at an IT class thanks to Reboot UK.

Getting clued up on online safety

31 Jan 2018|Our stories

A volunteer has been boosting her own internet security skills as well as her learners’ thanks to our online safety course.

Simon finds healthy sweet spot

31 Jan 2018|Our stories

A man from Sheffield has been learning how to lose weight and manage his diabetes online.

Reboot brings ex-electrician hope

15 Dec 2017|Our stories

A Liverpool electrician has been visiting his local Online Centre to help him overcome paranoid schizophrenia.

Case Study 21 Nov 2017

Reboot UK support helps Grimsby resident cope with stress and depression

Carly has been visiting a women's group at her local Online Centre as part of Good Things Foundation's Reboot UK project, and it's been helping her to cope with stress and depression.

Case Study 26 Oct 2017

Not giving up: Sheffield resident improves wellbeing thanks to local Online Centre

Sheffield resident Neel jumped at the opportunity to go along to her local Online Centre when it was recommended by her GP. This one step alone set her on a journey to improving her health and wellbeing and she’s never looked back.

Case Study 10 Oct 2017

From homeless to inspiration: Ravi’s digital skills journey

Thanks to a homeless charity and a local Online Centre, Ravi Sundararajan, one of the stars of Get Online Week 2017, has gone from homelessness to encouraging others to get online and 'try 1 thing' as part of our national campaign.

Case Study 20 Sep 2017

Family Fund - supporting families in need with HMRC services

The charity Family Fund has been supporting the families of disabled children access the HMRC services and benefits they need.

Case Study 22 Aug 2017

Andy champions digital skills at local Online Centre in Worthing

Andy Gilbert is a Digital Champion from Lloyds Banking Group who has had the opportunity to use his digital know-how to support his local community, thanks to a partnership between Good Things Foundation and Lloyds Banking Group.

Case Study 22 Aug 2017

More hands mean light work for local Online Centre thanks to Lloyds volunteer

Lloyds Banking Group Business Analyst Heather has been volunteering at her local Online Centre as part of a partnership between Good Things Foundation and Lloyds Banking Group.

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