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The latest news, thoughts and stories from the experts on all things digital inclusion, technology for social good, community delivery and learning, and so much more!
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Power Up: the impact of the project so far
Our Director of Partnerships and Fundraising, Adam Micklethwaite, explains the impact of the Power Up initiative so far and looks towards the future of the project for 2022.
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Learning from our Community Champion Volunteers
Our Community Champion Volunteers had a huge impact on Get Online week, and Hilary Nugent, our Volunteer Manager, reflects on what we have learned from the project.
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Happy Birthday Good Things: Now we are ten!
Our Group Chief Executive Helen Milner reflects on our achievements as Good Things Foundation turns 10.
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How is Westminster tackling the Digital Divide?
In case you missed it, we've put together all the highlights from the “Tackling the Digital Divide” backbench debate earlier this month.
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National Databank voucher helps Paul’s mental health
The National Databank data voucher has taken away some of Paul's loneliness and made him feel more positive about the future.
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Good Things Foundation launches National Databank
The National Databank launches with support from our partners Virgin Media O2 - following a three month pilot with 10 of Good Things Foundation’s community partners.
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Playing chess – how do we end data poverty?
Our Policy and Research Officer, Tom McGrath, provides an update on our work to end data poverty through the Data Poverty Lab.
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A new tool in your toolbox: the Digital Exclusion Risk Index
Who exactly is digitally excluded and how do we find out where they are? Chris Pope from Greater Manchester Combined Authority outlines a new tool that can help us do just that.
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Community-led design for Get Online Week 2021
Our Research and Data Officer Lauren Howe discusses how our community partners have helped to shape this year's Get Online Week campaign.
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It’s time to Get Online – the campaign is revving up!
Get Online Week is coming, and registration is now open! Good Things Foundation's Head of Comms Anna Osbourne talks about our plans for this year's campaign.
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We can’t delay: It’s time to Fix the Digital Divide
It’s not OK to leave millions of people locked out of the digital world, says our Group Chief Executive Helen Milner. That's why we've launched our 2021 Blueprint to Fix the Digital Divide and are calling on the Government to act now.
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Disability, equality and digital inclusion
Internet access is an essential, not a luxury. It isn’t ok that millions of disabled people are still digitally excluded. #DigitalLifeline shows we can change this, writes our Director of Evidence and Engagement, Dr. Emma Stone.