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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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Zeinab’s story: From feeling alone to connecting with the community
Initially an isolated asylum seeker without a connection, Zeinab is now a connected volunteer at Learn for Life, her confidence and independence restored.
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Minaj’s story: overcoming mental health issues with digital
Minaj's mental health was so bad she barely left the house, but after improving her digital skills and connecting with her community, she is happier than ever.
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Safer Internet Day: the best resources for keeping people safe online
Good Things' Community Engagement Manager, Louise Branch, shares her top online safety resources, in celebration of Safer Internet Day 2024.
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Virgin Money brings the National Databank to all UK stores
Virgin Money and Good Things Foundation team up to support millions of households facing digital exclusion across the UK by making all UK stores National Databanks.
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Are older people really spending more time online?
New data from the Office of National Statistics reveals that Over-70s are UK’s most online adults after twenty-somethings. Our Head of Research and Data Insights, Katie Heard, explores these findings.
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Free data and devices helps Amer settle into life in the UK
From an asylum seeker with no internet access to becoming a volunteer at Job4Me, access to free data and a device has helped Amer kickstart his life in the UK.
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HMRC awards Good Things another 3 year grant
Good Things have received more funding from HMRC, enabling us to support individuals facing digital and other barriers to accessing HMRC services.
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People’s Partnership: helping people and the environment by donating devices
People's Partnership are tackling digital exclusion by donating used tech to the National Device Bank. They shared their motivations, the benefits and why other organisations should get involved.
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Avoiding Misinformation Online
Good Things' Community Engagement Manager, Louise Branch, raises awareness of online misinformation with insights from Newsguard and the Network.
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Another year fixing the digital divide: 12 achievements in our 12th year
Our Group CEO, Helen Milner OBE, reflects on some of our best moments of 2023 - with highlights from our team, partners and the National Digital Inclusion Network.
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Jonathan’s story
From an asylum seeker with no internet access to now a volunteer at Learn for Life, Jonathan's life has been transformed with access to free data and a device.
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Bridging the digital divide with Standard Life
In this guest blog, Standard Life outline their 3 step digital inclusion strategy and how they're supporting us by promoting Learn My Way to their customers.