Locked out from connection. 🔒 No device or data means no group chats, no video calls, and no easy way to check in on friends and family. How have you noticed digital exclusion affecting people in your own community? Reply below👇

In today’s world, getting online is a necessity. Put simply: Can't get online, can't get by. As we prepare for our launch, our focus centres on five key pillars that define modern digital life. Sign up to our newsletter to get involved: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/newsletter

What a morning! 📺✨ Our very own Emma Stone was live on BBC Breakfast with Elaine Unegbu, championing digital inclusion. She even caught up with former PM Gordon Brown and Natalie Imbruglia while in the studio! 📸 Watch the full segment back on iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/live/bbcone

The digital divide isn’t just about access, it’s about opportunity. To find out more, take a look at our policy asks and research on how we can bridge the divide together: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-research #EndDigitalExclusion

We’re dropping our exclusive "Baked In, Not Bolted On" tote bags at upcoming Party Conferences! Grab a bag and help us spread the message that digital access belongs at the top of the political agenda. 🛍️ https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-research/at-political-party-conferences0

Party conference season is officially here, and Good Things will be attending several political party conferences this autumn! 🏛️ If you’d like to organise a coffee or chat all things digital policy, drop us a message or email policy@goodthingsfoundation.org.

Ahead of our annual digital inclusion campaign, Get Online Week, get front row access to our latest updates, new research, and major advocacy wins by subscribing to our newsletter. 📩 Sign up today: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/newsletter

1.6M adults can't access essential online services, from booking medical appointments to managing finances. Explore the data & download your free #DigitalNation2026 resource: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-research/research-and-evidence/research-2024/digital-nation

Can't get online, can't get by.🌐 We’re gearing up for something big this #GetOnlineWeek to change that narrative. The countdown is on to 19th of October. 👉 Visit our campaign page and spread the word: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/get-online-week

We are thrilled to announce that Virgin Media O2 has renewed its strategic partnership with Good Things Foundation. Click the link below to find out how we're tackling data poverty together: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/our-news/our-news-2026/100-device-bank-contributors1

72% of adults lack confidence using AI in daily life. As AI rapidly reshapes workplaces and public services, the digital divide is only widening. Download #DigitalNation to explore the data: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-research/research-and-evidence/research-2024/digital-nation

34 million adults are online with some barriers or vulnerabilities. Explore the full scale of the issue and download your free copy of Digital Nation here: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-research/research-and-evidence/research-2024/digital-nation

72% of UK adults believe the government must do more to tackle digital exclusion. See what else the public expects and download your free Digital Nation resource here: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-research/research-and-evidence/research-2024/digital-nation #DigitalNation2026

Our Digital Nation data revealed a stark reality: ONLY 1 in 3 UK adults are comfortably online. Explore the full data and download our free resource pack here: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-research/research-and-evidence/research-2024/digital-nation #DigitalNation2026

Our latest data highlights a stark truth: ONLY 1 in 3 adults are comfortably online. To see the full picture and download your free resource, click the link below. https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-research/research-and-evidence/research-2024/digital-nation #DigitalNation2026

Summer holidays without data can make keeping kids entertained twice as hard. A free SIM helped Vaishnavi connect with her community and find events for her children. ☀️ See how our National Databank bridges the digital divide: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/our-services/national-databank.html

Is your Council ensuring all residents can participate digitally? Funded by the UK Department for Science, Technology and Innovation, our new toolkit helps local authorities make digital inclusion a core service. Find the toolkit on our website!

QR codes are everywhere - for menus, tickets and even payments. But without a smartphone, they’re not a shortcut - they’re a barrier.

According to our research, food costs are 50% higher without internet access. Those that are digitally excluded are facing more challenges than just being offline, no data and no device means it’s harder to shop around and find discounts.

If you’re not measuring digital access, skills & confidence, you’re missing a critical insight into your audience. Strengthen your data & impact and add our Indicators of Digital Inclusion to your surveys: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-research/indicators-of-digital-inclusion

To participate in a sport, you first have to get online. But for many, digital barriers stand in the way of getting active. We partnered with Sport England to research these barriers and how to combat them. 📝 Read the report: bit.ly/4wgmksK

Online communities are growing but not everyone has access to connect. “Just join the group chat.” isn’t always possible if you don’t have a smartphone, or the app, or even know it exists. Being logged out leads to being left out.

As James Muscat-Sharp highlights, collaboration is at our heart. Our 2026-2028 Strategy emphasises achieving digital inclusion at scale with a coalition of partners. Learn how our partnerships drive digital inclusion at: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/about/our-strategy

"They feel worth something"🫂 Sara co-founded Ealing Sanctuary Hub 4 years ago, and has been working since then to create digital inclusion for sanctuary seekers in West London. We are so proud to highlight change-makers like Sara, in partnership with @LOTI_LND 🌟

This is what the National Device Bank has achieved so far, and with Reconome as our exclusive tech partner, the impact only grows. Our shared goal is 85,000 devices by December 2029. Find out how to get involved at: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/partner/donate-devices

“To make digital inclusion truly work, our findings point to three truths…’’ People need: 🕐 time 🤝 holistic support 🌱 systems that help them learn at their own speed Read more in our impact review and evolved strategy at: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/about/our-strategy

AI shouldn't leave anyone behind. Google is providing £1.1m to Good Things to equip 11k+ UK workers with AI skills through community support from National Digital Inclusion Network hubs. https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/our-news/our-news-2026/ai-skills-future-of-work-with-google

Reminder that we’re looking for a new Policy and Public Affairs Manager! This role is critical to designing our political advocacy and raising the voice of people experiencing digital exclusion. Apply by Sunday 29 March: https://lnkd.in/e53tvA3b

One year on from DSIT's Digital Inclusion Action Plan & we need to pick up the pace. 📈 Whilst we celebrate unlocking 22k+ devices for people through the IT Re-use for Good Charter...📱 More needs to be done: digital inclusion must be baked in. Read: https://bit.ly/4lTuMt8

A device can change a life. Just ask Robel. In the last 3 years, we've shared over 28,000 devices to those who need them. Together with Reconome, we'll drive even greater impact over the next three years. You can read Robel's full story at https://bit.ly/40qSWRR