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  • London Device Bank prevents over 2.5 million kg of CO2 emissions by reusing electronics

    17/10/2023 · News

    London Device Bank prevents over 2.5 million kg of CO2 emissions by reusing electronics

    The London Device Bank is part of Get Online London, a digital inclusion service by Good Things Foundation, supported by the London Office of Technology and Innovation (LOTI) and the Mayor of London.

  •  17th annual Get Online Week drives UK digital inclusion movement

    15/10/2023 · News

     17th annual Get Online Week drives UK digital inclusion movement

    As our national campaign returns for its 17th year, we launch a press release to announce the 865 regional events taking place to help make sure that everyone in the UK has access to free, friendly and local support to improve their digital skills.

  • Think everyone is online? Think again.

    13/10/2023 · Our thoughts

    Think everyone is online? Think again.

    Alison Lawley, Digital Communications & Campaigns Manager, kicks off our annual digital inclusion campaign Get Online Week with a cold hard truth: millions of people still can’t access the internet.

  • Unlocking Good Things: new podcast series

    13/10/2023 · Our thoughts

    Unlocking Good Things: new podcast series

    During Get Online Week we're launching a daily mini-podcast series. Tune in from October 16-20th to hear how our digital inclusion services unlock good things for digitally excluded people.

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    12/10/2023 · News | Our thoughts

    Reuse: the sustainable choice for IT asset disposal

    Natasha Early, our Partnerships & Fundraising Manager, explains how organisations can reduce their electronic waste this International E-Waste Day by donating unused devices for reuse.

  • Good Things at Labour Party Conference ’23

    10/10/2023 · Our thoughts

    Good Things at Labour Party Conference ’23

    As the UK's leading digital inclusion charity, it's important that we raise awareness of digital exclusion - by providing insights at political party conferences and gaining support for our cause. Our new policy assistant, Urko Beltran de Guevara, shares his observations and insights from Labour party conference.

  • NHS, health equity, and digital inclusion

    10/10/2023 · Our thoughts

    NHS, health equity, and digital inclusion

    As the NHS launches a new vision for inclusive digital health, Dr Emma Stone, Director of Evidence and Engagement, writes about the importance of health equity and digital inclusion.

  • Learn My Way: Building digital confidence one topic at a time

    04/10/2023 · Our stories

    Learn My Way: Building digital confidence one topic at a time

    Since the launch of the new Learn My Way, many learners have already built their digital skills to apply their knowledge to the real world.

  • Helen Milner OBE, CEO of Good Things Foundation, and Natasha Bright-Wray, Associate Director of Communications, pictured at the Conservative Party Conference 2023.

    02/10/2023 · Our thoughts

    Good Things at Conservative Party Conference ‘23

    Ever wondered what goes on at a political party conference? How do charities get their voices heard amongst all the other news-worthy activities? I’ll be updating this blog daily to share our insights and observations at (potentially) the last party conference before the next general election.

  • 29/09/2023 · News

    Good Things at Lunchtime: Talk Tech for Social Good

    Our new webinar series, Good Things at Lunchtime, shines the light on our work and our incredible community partners in the National Digital Inclusion Network

  • We’re attending the Conservative and Labour Party Conferences this year

    28/09/2023 · News

    We’re attending the Conservative and Labour Party Conferences this year

    Good Things Foundation is attending the Conservative and Labour Party Conferences this year. We'll be involved in a range of activities and champion the need for investment digital inclusion.

  • Money, money, money: a new grant model from Good Things amid a challenging financial landscape

    22/09/2023 · Our thoughts

    Money, money, money: a new grant model from Good Things amid a challenging financial landscape

    Gabi Woodhams (Head of Network Delivery and Customer Support) and Jo Reynolds (Research & Evaluation Manager) describe what we’ve heard from hubs about the financial difficulties they’re facing, and introduce a new model of grant funding from Good Things, to help fix the digital divide.