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UK’s first ever National Device Bank is launched
Good Things Foundation is building the UK’s first ever National Device Bank with help from partner Reconome.
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Data poverty research scheme launched to tackle cost-of-living crisis
Good Things Foundation and Nominet launch a new scheme to tackle data poverty, and help reduce the cost of living.
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Three Mobile joins the National Databank
Mobile operator Three joins forces with Virgin Media O2 and Vodafone to join our National Databank to help people experiencing data poverty.
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ISPA partner with Good Things to fix the digital divide
We’re pleased to announce that we will be working with ISPA in 2022 to help fix the digital divide.
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How we’ve helped limited internet users to survive – and thrive
Our Director of Partnerships and Fundraising Adam Micklethwaite blogs about the Make It Click programme, funded by Google.org, and what we have learnt about supporting limited internet users
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Evaluation opportunity for UK Community Renewal Fund
We're looking for interested evaluation partners to submit applications to evaluate the delivery of the digital skills pathway project.
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Vodafone pledges 24 million GB of data to National Databank
The generous 24 million GB data pledge from Vodafone to the National Databank will connect 200,000 people across the UK.
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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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Good Things Foundation Launches Next Phase of Digital Skills Initiative ‘Power Up’ in the UK
JPMorgan Chase invests in Initiative to help more residents and small businesses build the skills they need for in-demand jobs.
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Regional leaders can ‘shift dial’ on digital divide, says report
Our new Digital Inclusion Roadmap proposes strategies for Combined Authorities to tackle digital exclusion and enable disadvantaged communities to access vital services
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Community Champion volunteer scheme launched for Get Online Week 2021
Good Things Foundation launches a new volunteering scheme to help promote Get Online Week to community organisations right across the country. Volunteers will ensure that community partners have all the support they need to promote the campaign and run events.
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National Databank will tackle data poverty
Virgin Media O2 and Good Things Foundation have joined forces to launch the National Databank – to tackle data poverty by providing free mobile data to people in need.