Good to be at a round table today hosted by Good Things Foundation and Department for Science, Innovation and Technology to explore the challenges to digital access and how they. An be tackled. Hopefully these discussions will help inform government policy and ensure libraries are at the heart of solutions

What would you do in your first 100 days as Prime Minister? For the past few months, we've been asking our Digital Futures for Good guests the same question! Watch our video to find out what Minal Bakhai would do to take action and #FixTheDigitalDivide ⬇️

We're tackling digital exclusion in London! Through #GetOnlineLondon, an initiative with London Office of Technology and Innovation & the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, we're supporting people in need in London to get online through free mobile data, devices & digital skills training. Learn more at loti.london/get-online-lon….

Nobody will remember: - your salary - how "busy you were" - how many hours you worked People will remember: - receiving a device so they can apply for a job 💻 - gaining digital skills so they can access essential services ✨ - getting mobile data to connect with loved ones 💚

Today, @AuditGenScot & Accounts Commission published their report looking at digital exclusion in Scotland. We're working to #FixTheDigitalDivide across the UK, with Digital Inclusion Hubs supporting people across Scotland. Read the report: audit.scot/publications/t…

Our strategic partner Virgin Media O2 News supports our National Databank, providing free SIM cards for people who can't access the internet 📲✨ The partnership is on track to get over 336,000 people connected by the end of 2025! Learn about the National Databank: goodthingsfoundation.org/our-services/n…

📣 We're hiring a Manager of Executive Office. This is an exciting opportunity to work for & with our Group CEO, ensuring Good Things Foundation continues to innovate and create impact. Closing date: Sunday 8 September 2024. Find out more and apply at goodthingsfoundation.org/about/working-….

.Mobile UK launched ‘How Connected Are You?’ for #LiveBetterConnected. It shows those on lower incomes or not working face disadvantages, widening the UK’s digital divide. Read more: mobileuk.org/how-connected-… We’re working to #FixTheDigitalDivide: goodthingsfoundation.org/our-services.

We are thrilled to be an Association Partner for #ConnectedBritain, the UK's biggest digital economy event! 🇬🇧 Join us at ExCeL London, 11-12th September 2024. Use code ‘GOOD15’ for 15% off tickets. More info: terrapinn.com/CB24/GTF/Ticket.

Have you entered the Internet Services Providers Association (ISPAUK) awards yet? The digital inclusion awards, in association with us, include a Charities & Communities category. Entries close soon - 2 September 2024! Learn more about the award and how to enter at ispa.org.uk/ispa-awards/en….

Two weeks till our next Digital Futures for Good episode launch! Our Group CEO, Helen Milner, talks with AI authority and thought leader, Nina Schick about AI, emerging tech and digital inclusion. Join us on 10 September - 9am till 10am. Register at eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-futu….

Calling community orgs in London! 📣 Work with us, London Office of Technology and Innovation and the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan by getting involved with #GetOnlineLondon. By becoming a Hub, you can help Londoners get online with free data, devices and digital skills training. Learn more at loti.london/get-online-lon….

Have you registered your Get Online Week event yet? Registrations opened earlier this month ahead of the UK's biggest digital inclusion campaign, which takes place between 14 - 20 October. Learn more and register your event at goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/get-o…. #GetOnlineWeek

Last week, we hosted roundtables for Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, focusing on the barriers to digital inclusion & how to overcome them. CEO, Helen Milner reflects on the week, the conversations had, and the next steps to fix the digital divide. Read her reflections👇 bit.ly/3X5EMmX

Do you know we have a newsletter? Stay connected with what we're doing at Good Things Foundation to help #FixTheDigitalDivide - for good! Sign up at goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/newsl….

Our new Digital Futures for Good episode launches next Tuesday! Our Group CEO, Helen Milner talks to Nina Schick about AI, emerging tech & digital inclusion, with commentary guests Jess Wilson, Good Things Australia & Kirsty Innes, Labour Together. Sign up at eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-futu….

Help us tackle digital exclusion through #GetOnlineLondon. Working with London Office of Technology and Innovation and Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, Get Online London empowers Londoners to get online with free data, devices & digital skills training. Help your community get online! Learn more at loti.london/get-online-lon….

We heard some BRILLIANT event ideas at yesterday's session. If you missed it, there's still time to sign up for next week! Thanks to Boh from Wai Yin Society for sharing his vast experience in hosting creative #GetOnlineWeek events!

Powerful reflections from Peter Kyle during the UK House of Commons debate on tech in public services. Kyle emphasised the importance of digital inclusion, closing the digital gap and building trust when it comes to rebuilding and developing public services.👏

We're looking for a curious and collaborative person to join us as our new Manager of Executive Office. 🚀 This dynamic opportunity will provide vital support to our CEO, people team & organisational governance! Join good people doing good things: goodthingsfoundation.org/about/working-…