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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Playing chess – how do we end data poverty?
Our Policy and Research Officer, Tom McGrath, provides an update on our work to end data poverty through the Data Poverty Lab.
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A new tool in your toolbox: the Digital Exclusion Risk Index
Who exactly is digitally excluded and how do we find out where they are? Chris Pope from Greater Manchester Combined Authority outlines a new tool that can help us do just that.
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Community-led design for Get Online Week 2021
Our Research and Data Officer Lauren Howe discusses how our community partners have helped to shape this year's Get Online Week campaign.
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It’s time to Get Online – the campaign is revving up!
Get Online Week is coming, and registration is now open! Good Things Foundation's Head of Comms Anna Osbourne talks about our plans for this year's campaign.
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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.
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Disability, equality and digital inclusion
Internet access is an essential, not a luxury. It isn’t ok that millions of disabled people are still digitally excluded. #DigitalLifeline shows we can change this, writes our Director of Evidence and Engagement, Dr. Emma Stone.
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Good Things Foundation Launches Next Phase of Digital Skills Initiative ‘Power Up’ in the UK
JPMorgan Chase invests in Initiative to help more residents and small businesses build the skills they need for in-demand jobs.
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Be the change – join Good Things Foundation
We need people like you to help Good Things Foundation build bigger and better, writes Francesca Coleman, Head of Partnerships and Fundraising.
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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
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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.
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Data poverty can be solved – if we work together
Bringing industry, government, and civil society together is critical if we want to tackle this challenge, writes our Policy and Research Officer, Tom McGrath.
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How we’re going to help more organisations to fix the digital divide
Head of Network Delivery & Customer Support Gabi Woodhams, and Head of Community Engagement & Experience Isobel Thomas discuss our plans to increase the capacity of community organisations across the country.
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