Good Things Foundation

Powering #NationalDatabank, #NationalDeviceBank and #LearnMyWay. Supporting @NDI_Network.

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We're thrilled to announce Vicki Sellick MBE as our next Chief Executive!

Building on the visionary leadership from our founder, @helenmilner, Vicki brings vital expertise to help us ensure everyone can participate in our digital society.

Read more at https://t.co/uyh59BdJ2R.

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Our latest data highlights a stark truth: ONLY 1 in 3 adults are comfortably online.

To see the full picture and download your free resource, click the link below.

https://t.co/rI8xKaOnkP

#DigitalNation2026

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We’re fixing the digital divide right on the high street!
We've been named a founding partner of Post Office Plus - a new pilot bringing face-to-face digital support to local communities, sponsored by AWS.

📮Read more at: https://t.co/9x8FC8uhnK

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‘Just watch a YouTube tutorial’ - it sounds simple, but without a device or internet and the skills to know how, learning online becomes a barrier.

Digital exclusion means missing opportunities of everyday learning and the tools to be self reliant.

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Summer holidays without data can make keeping kids entertained twice as hard. A free SIM helped Vaishnavi connect with her community and find fun events for her children. ☀️

See how our National Databank bridges the digital divide: https://t.co/549IkcBpCS

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Locked out.

Getting from one place to another shouldn’t be a luxury. Whether it’s checking bus times or ordering a ride, everything is done online now.

Without access to a device or data, traveling around is becoming less accessible.

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@K8elouroberts Hi Kate, please email [email protected] with your query and the team will get back to you as soon as possible! 👍

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Looking for latest insights on driving systemic change in digital inclusion? 💻

Join the community dedicated to fixing the digital divide. Our newsletter covers everything from high-level policy to the stories reminding us why we do what we do.

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No internet access? No device? No digital skills? Then no bank account, no doctor's appointment, and no job application.🔒

Digital exclusion leaves people locked out of everyday essentials. Access is no longer a luxury. It’s a basic human right. 🌐

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Is your Council ensuring all residents can participate digitally?

Funded by @SciTechgov, our new evidence-based toolkit helps local authorities make digital inclusion a core service.

Download now: https://t.co/EKycF8AKAO

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Unlocking Connection 🔑

Our Impact Review revealed that 92% of people supported by the National Digital Inclusion Network feel happier, healthier, and better off! That's the kind of impact we love to see🌟

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QR codes are everywhere - for menus, tickets and even payments.

But without a smartphone, they’re not a shortcut - they’re a barrier.

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Before she received data and device from @SkillsEnter, Sakina felt like she always needed help. Now, she's confident tackling everything life throws her way.💻 🌟

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@Angelpru Hi Jackie, please email [email protected] with your query and the team will get back to you as soon as possible! 👍

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According to our research, food costs are 50% higher without internet access.

Those that are digitally excluded are facing more challenges than just being offline, no data and no device means it’s harder to shop around and find discounts.

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If you’re not measuring digital access, skills, and confidence, you’re missing a critical insight into your audience.

Strengthen your data and your impact by adding our Indicators of Digital Inclusion to your surveys. Find out more: https://t.co/vCIoZ2GQp1

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To participate in a sport, you first have to get online. But for many, digital barriers stand in the way of getting active.

We partnered with @Sport_England to research these barriers and how to combat them.

📝 Read the report: https://t.co/a5mUztfItT

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Online communities are growing but not everyone has access to connect. “Just join the group chat.” isn’t always possible if you don’t have a smartphone, or the app, or even know it exists.

Being logged out leads to being left out.

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As James Muscat-Sharp highlights, collaboration is at our heart. Our 2026-2028 Strategy emphasises achieving digital inclusion at scale with a coalition of partners.

Learn how our partnerships drive digital inclusion at: https://t.co/PJyDJ8QYpq

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🔒 Locked Out.

From attending virtual lessons to submitting homework and accessing study materials, education has increasingly moved online.

But without access to a device or reliable data, many learners are being left behind — locked out of their own education.

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"They feel worth something"🫂

Sara co-founded Ealing Sanctuary Hub 4 years ago, and has been working since then to create digital inclusion for sanctuary seekers in West London.

We are so proud to highlight change-makers like Sara, in partnership with @LOTI_LND 🌟