About Get Online Week
Get Online Week is Good Things' annual digital inclusion campaign. It's been held every year since 2007 and is back for 2024 from October 14-20th!
In collaboration with our strategic partners, supporters, and the National Digital Inclusion Network, we aim to help tens of thousands of people discover the benefits of being online and build their confidence in using the internet through free, fun community events.
Last year, over 865 events were held, supporting over 16,000 people to cross the digital divide in just one week. Help us reach even more people this Get Online Week!
What happens during Get Online Week?
This year, Get Online Week will run 14-20th October and feature hundreds of events across the UK.
Hosted by local organisations and National Digital Inclusion Network members, these events cater to unique community needs and interests. From fun techy tea parties and online scavenger hunts to supportive learning sessions, each event aims to teach a new digital skill that will allow attendees to experience and understand the benefits of getting online. If you’re an organisation and support your local community, consider hosting an event!
We also work with our strategic partners and supporters to amplify our campaign message: that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to benefit from being online - and that free support is out there. Can you help us spread the word?
Get involved this Get Online Week!
Register to host a digital inclusion event
Join hundreds of other organisations by hosting an event between October 14-20.
Be one of the first 500 to register and you'll be eligible for a refreshment voucher (hot drinks and biscuits make all the difference at an event, wouldn't you agree?). You can also opt-in to:
- receive a free promotional marketing pack
- receive fun event merch
- feature your event on our campaign map - showcasing digital inclusion support nationwide and helping attendees find your event
Download the eventholder toolkit
Need a little more info on planning a Get Online Week event or choosing an event theme?
Download our handy toolkit for event ideas, planning tips, promotional guidance, and social media templates!
Post our social media graphics online so people in your network know you're hosting an event. Use our printable flyers to let your local community know you're there to help them get online!
Become a Get Online Week supporter
If you can’t host an event, there are still many ways to support Get Online Week:
- Signpost someone who would like help to get online to a nearby event (map coming soon)
- Promote Get Online Week on your social media, newsletters or website (check back soon for templates!)
- Make a donation to Good Things Foundation
Have another idea on how you want to get involved? We’d love to collaborate with you. Email us at press@goodthingsfoundation.org!
