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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The Challenges of Being Woman: 2020
Fareeha Usman, founder of Being Woman, reflects on how the organisation dealt with such an extraordinary and unexpected year.
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New coalition to tackle the digital divide in the West Midlands
West Midlands Combined Authority announces new Coalition for Digital Inclusion, in partnership with Good Things Foundation.
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Tackling digital and financial exclusion to build back better
For digitally excluded people, lockdown has made managing money even harder. A year on, Mastercard UK and Ireland Divisional President, Kelly Devine, and our CEO, Helen Milner write about how our coalition has ensured nobody is left in the dark.
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Good Things Foundation celebrates commitment to Real Living Wage
Good Things Foundation is accredited as a Living Wage Employer.
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How do LGBTQ+ people experience the digital divide(s)?
Our Policy and Public Affairs Intern, Tom McGrath, reflects on what we do and do not know about LGBTQ+ people's experiences of the digital divide.
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A roadmap to close the digital divide
Our CEO Helen Milner blogs about the need for a roadmap to achieve a 100% Digitally Included Nation.
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Judy overcomes fears with new device from Everyone Connected
Judy is getting to grips with her new device after overcoming her fears of technology and gaining new independence after the loss of her husband.
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Meadow Well Connected celebrate a successful remote Get Online Week
This year, due to Covid-19 most Get Online Week activities were held remotely. We heard from one of our community partners in North Shields about the challenges and rewards of running a remote Get Online Week.
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2020: An extraordinary year of working for better digital inclusion
We hear how one of Online Centres, Cross Gates and District Good Neighbours' Scheme has worked hard to champion digital inclusion through a challenging year.
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Rishi Sunak’s plans may still leave millions without hope and opportunity
CEO Helen Milner comments on Chancellor Rishi Sunak's spending review and what needs to be done to support digitally excluded people as part of the digital recovery post-Covid.
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National project shows digital inclusion is key to tackling health inequalities
Tackling the digital divide is crucial to reduce health inequalities, a three-year project trialling digital technology with disadvantaged communities has found.
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Birds of a Feather Dementia Cafe
New Digital Health Hub at Cross Gate's Dementia Cafe empowers and engages many members with digital technology for the first time.
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