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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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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Spring Budget 2023: Good Things Foundation responds
Our Group CEO Helen Milner responds to the Spring Budget 2023: Investment in digital technology, but falling short of digital inclusion
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With benefits for people and the planet, why wouldn’t you donate to the National Device Bank?
Natasha Bright-Wray on why it’s important to act now and join the National Device Bank, and how we’re exploring the barriers that stop businesses from donating.
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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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Mission: Fix the digital divide and drive economic growth
Our Group CEO Helen Milner responds to Keir Starmer's five key missions for a future Labour government and lays out how they could fix the digital divide and drive economic growth.
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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.
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Celebrating the diversity of our network
Our Community Engagement Intern, Kirsten Cooper, blogs about the value of connecting the diverse range of organisations in our network.
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Will 2023 be a good year for fixing the digital divide? Yes it will.
Good Things Foundation’s Group CEO, Helen Milner OBE, blogs about our plans and ambitions for 2023.
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Using lived experience to reduce social isolation in older people
Our Community Engagement Officer, Lauren Howe, reflects on what we’ve learnt from the Older People’s Panel.
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