About Get Online Week
Get Online Week is Good Things Foundation's 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 boost their digital skills & confidence in just one week. This year, there's over 1,000 free community events happening across the UK - so whether people want to start managing their money online, learn about online safety or gain basic digital skills for employment, there's somewhere they can go to get support.
Why digital skills matter now more than ever
In today’s world, getting online is crucial. 90% of jobs are only advertised online - yet our latest poll discovered over a quarter of people aren’t confident using the internet to compete for jobs. Shopping online can save you an average of £3.29 per purchase - yet one in 10 people aren’t confident managing finances online. And 61% of people worry about the security of their personal details online, holding them back from making the most of the internet.
TV personality Gail Porter took on the challenge of living without basic digital skills or access, experiencing these challenges and the isolation 8.5 million people in the UK currently face. At the end of her challenge, Gail visited Digital Skills Hub in Boscombe, part of our National Digital Inclusion Network, where she witnessed firsthand how community support empowers people to thrive in our digital world.
Watch Gail, the hub managers, and Ann—a digital novice-turned-digital champion—share their inspiring stories.
Get involved this Get Online Week
Register 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 and fun event merch (only 350 packs available - don't miss out!)
- feature your event on our campaign map - showcasing digital inclusion support nationwide and helping attendees find your event
Download eventholder toolkit & promotional materials
Maybe you need a little more info on planning a Get Online Week event, or you're already registered and ready to share the news! 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, and use our printable flyers to let your local community know you're there to help them get online!
If you have an inquiry, check out our Frequently Asked Questions to see if we've already covered it.
Social media images
Anyone can use these social media images to promote the campaign as well as their involvement.
Eventholder toolkit
Everything you need to plan your event, including themes & ideas, planning tips and promotional guidance.
Eventholder marketing materials & resources
Download and print promotional marketing materials and activities, including posters, a calendar, a bingo sheet and more!
Post-event survey
Ready for your event? Now get ready to measure it's success! Use these printable paper surveys with your event attendees.
Become a Get Online Week campaign champion!
If you're not in a position to host an event, there's still so much you can do to help change the lives of people experiencing digital exclusion.
Whether you're an individual or organisation, get involved this Get Online Week by sharing our map of events, promoting the campaign on your channels, taking part in our #ConnectIn5 social media challenge, or making a donation to support of our crucial work to fix the digital divide.
Have another idea on how you want to get involved? We’d love to collaborate with you. Email us at press@goodthingsfoundation.org!
Get involved as a Campaign Champion
Signpost to an event
Take part in #ConnectIn5
Make a donation
With thanks to our strategic partners
With thanks to our campaign champions
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