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
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Powering the National Databank, National Device Bank and our free online digital skills platform, Learn My Way. Supporting the National Digital Inclusion Network. Header image text reads: "Fixing the digital divide - for good."
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
After Phillip's wife passed away, he found a new sense of purpose learning to use ChatGPT at his local digital inclusion hub. We’re celebrating #UKTechWeek by opening doors. Start your journey with our AI Gateway today: https://learning.goodthingsfoundation.org/ai
We co-created three Indicators of Digital Inclusion through our What Works? Co-Lab. This can ensure that support, alongside systemic change, empowers more people. Learn how our research is helping drive action through our impact review at: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/about/our-strategy
We're looking for a visionary leader to head up our new National Lottery Climate Action funded initiative, Tech Rescue. Find out more and apply at: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/about/working-at-good-things/vacancy-head-programme-delivery-tech-rescue.html
A big week at Good Things as we celebrate three milestones! Vicki Sellick MBE joins as our new CEO, while our Founder, Helen Milner OBE, becomes Honorary Patron. Alongside our new strategy launch, we’re ready to ensure everyone can participate in our digital society.
Digital exclusion is a structural barrier to essential services, education, and democracy ⛔ That's why with Cwmpas, and SCVO, we've launched our manifesto asks for digital inclusion across nations. https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/our-news/our-news-2026/cross-borders-collaborative
Manchester is set to combat digital barriers for residents as we partner with Autotrader and Greater Manchester Combined Authority to launch a digital inclusion push. Read more at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/our-news/our-news-2026/autotrader-gmca-landmark-di-plan
Are you an experienced self-starter with a passion for driving systemic change? We’re looking for a new Policy and Public Affairs Manager! Deadline Sunday 29th March. Apply here: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/about/working-at-good-things/vacancy-policy-public-affairs-manager.html
Millions of people in the UK are still digitally excluded - and it’s a big deal. Through the National Digital Inclusion Network, we work with amazing local community organisations to change that. Digital inclusion matters - and we’re here to make it happen.
As we look to our next strategy period, we're considering what we've learnt from the last three years. It’s time to treat digital access as a fundamental right, not a privilege. Read our strategy: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/about/our-strategy
We've launched a powerful new coalition with six regional government bodies, pushing to ensure no one is left behind in our digital society. Read more at: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/our-news/our-news-2026/combined-authorities-regional-digital-inclusion-push
Now Zeinab can speak to her family, access support, and start rebuilding her life in the UK. That’s the power of digital inclusion. Read our impact review at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/about/our-strategy/impact to see the difference digital inclusion makes for real lives.