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  • A man smiling using a computer

    13/06/2023 · News

    Stories from the Digital Skills Pathway pilots

    Here we hear about from beneficiaries who took part in the Digital Skills Pathway pilots in their local communities.

  • England’s libraries play a vital role in wider digital inclusion networks

    13/06/2023 · News

    England’s libraries play a vital role in wider digital inclusion networks

    New research shows that libraries across England are playing a vital role in tackling digital exclusion - as part of a wider ecosystem of support for communities.

  • New research reveals biggest barriers to getting online

    08/06/2023 · News

    New research reveals biggest barriers to getting online

    New poll reveals 18% of people have stopped using some products and services because they are only available online. Good Things Foundation's new Learn My Way is a free learning platform addressing digital exclusion.

  • ‘More than just digital support, a true community’

    05/06/2023 · Our stories

    ‘More than just digital support, a true community’

    Through volunteering at People Know How, Callum found a way to merge his love for customer service, digital technology and helping those in need through community support.

  • Volunteering: Personal Growth and Community Impact

    02/06/2023 · Our thoughts

    Volunteering: Personal Growth and Community Impact

    To celebrate Volunteers Week, Katy, our Network Delivery and Customer Support Intern, blogs about the joys of volunteering and helping your community.

  • Calling on UK businesses to donate unwanted devices to the Great British Tech Appeal

    01/06/2023 · News

    Calling on UK businesses to donate unwanted devices to the Great British Tech Appeal

    Vodafone calls on UK businesses to donate unwanted devices to the Great British Tech Appeal to help bridge the digital divide and promote circular economy.

  • Accessing devices helps Shahana gain confidence and independence

    17/05/2023 · Our stories

    Accessing devices helps Shahana gain confidence and independence

    Data, devices, and learning digital skills has helped Shahana work towards employability and becoming a Digital Champion

  • The charity initiative helping all sectors achieve their sustainable development goals

    16/05/2023 · News

    The charity initiative helping all sectors achieve their sustainable development goals

    Partnering with the Circular Electronics Partnership, Good Things Foundation and Deloitte explore the opportunities for businesses to reuse their IT equipment to fix the digital divide.

  • A person looking at a table covered in colourful post-it notes

    12/05/2023 · Our thoughts

    Accessibility and inclusion guidance launched today

    Together with the Health and Wellbeing Alliance, we've produced new guidance for accessible and inclusive communications.

  • Power Up 2.0: One year on

    12/05/2023 · Our thoughts

    Power Up 2.0: One year on

    Power Up 2.0, financially supported by JP Morgan Chase Foundation, follows the initial Power Up project which ran through the Covid-19 pandemic. Our Network Delivery & Customer Support Manager, Jonathan Bradwell, writes about the achievements of the Power Up 2.0 projects so far.

  • Digitally transforming our National Digital Inclusion Network through the Future Skills Academy

    11/05/2023 · News

    Digitally transforming our National Digital Inclusion Network through the Future Skills Academy

    We've partnered with Virgin Money O2 and Multiverse to launch the Future Skills Academy, and help the Network gain the skills they need to tackle digital exclusion in their communities.

  • Good Things Foundation launches brand new map and directory

    24/04/2023 · Our thoughts

    Good Things Foundation launches brand new map and directory

    Now it's easy to find digital inclusion local help across the UK.