Great talking to ITV. On budget day we need all politicians to see that fixing the digital divide makes social, political, and economic sense (£13.7 Billion benefit). Business and charities are stepping up. Why not Government?
Together we can #FixTheDigitalDivide#Budget2024
It’s been a busy week of media for our CEO @helenmilner!
8 radio and a TV interview already - all raising awareness of digital exclusion as we kick off our campaign #DigitalForAll.
Hear why digital inclusion isn’t only important for social equality, but also the economy 👇
Being able to talk to parents is incredibly useful, so I can hear first-hand what their very real concerns are when it comes to keeping their children safe online.
These conversations are only the start as we work to make the online world safer for our children.
Lost without a phone? Imagine you don't have one.
So much of life relies on being digitally connected and everyone deserves the tools to take part in modern life.
That starts with digital access.
ALT A screenshot of a digital map search result on a screen, with a large red location pin. The text reads "not everyone can just 'maps it' when they're lost.
I hope @BBCr4today is going to mention the millions of people who don’t have the “know how” or who can’t afford connectivity to use the NHS app. Great improvements to the app ✅ AND there is help to use the app from @GoodThingsFdn and 1000s of local places. Two sides to the story
Spring Statement - an opportunity to get bigger impact for the same invesment if digital inclusion is baked into policy and public services, not bolted on.
"Digital inclusion needs to be baked in, not bolted on."
We respond to the UK Government’s Spring Statement.
Read what @helenmilner, Group Chief Executive of Good Things Foundation, said in full in the image below ⬇️
ALT Red background. Bold white text reads: “Digital inclusion needs to be baked in, not bolted on. The Spring Statement focused on efficiency with investment in public service reform. Making digital inclusion baked into policy and public services will maximise the impact of this investment. As the UK's leading digital inclusion charity, Good Things Foundation will hold Government to account, to fix the digital divide - for good." Further white text below reads: "Helen Milner OBE. Group Chief Executive, Good Things Foundation." To the right is a photo of Helen in a yellow circle surrounded by two curved lines - one orange and one teal. Good Things Foundation logo at the bottom left.
The Digital Futures for Good report is out now.
It explores key themes shaping digital inclusion: leadership, skills, affordable access, inclusive digital services, and local support.
Watch the launch at youtu.be/XTSa3TQfaA0?feature…
Read the report at goodthingsfoundation.org/pol…
ALT Promotional image for the 'Digital Futures for Good' report by Good Things Foundation, featuring a digital tablet displaying the report cover on a blue background, with a call to action button saying 'Read the full report'.
We’ve been calling for action - and the UK Government has listened. In the new Digital Inclusion Action Plan our policy recommendations, based on years of experience, are in motion.
A huge step for #DigitalInclusion
Read about the plan at: goodthingsfoundation.org/dis…
ALT Image description: graphic titled "Ticking off our policy asks!" by Good Things Foundation. It includes a checklist listing the following policy asks "Commit to making old Government devices available to families and adults who need them," "Lead a cross-sector digital inclusion action plan," "Remove significant barriers to digital inclusion and skills to help people into work," and "Co-invest in community-based digital inclusion support." The background is white with teal text boxes and white text, and the Good Things Foundation logo is displayed at the bottom right.
From speaking to your GP, to applying for jobs - daily tasks have become increasingly digitised.
Yet around 1 in 4 people in the UK struggle to use online services.
Here’s 5 ways our Digital Inclusion Action Plan ensures everyone has the skills to thrive in modern society 👇
A very big day for digital inclusion as the UK Government shows world class political leadership, joining up policy to fix the digital divide. I've blogged: goodthingsfoundation.org/dis…
ALT Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham sitting opposite Helen Milner OBE (Group CEO of Good things Foundation). Andy has glasses and is smiling. He is sitting next to a banner with Good Things' logo on it and the text reads 'The digital inclusion charity powering: National Device Bank and National Device Bank'
2024: A year of incredible impact! 🌟
From empowering communities with major campaigns to streamlining delivery services, together we've made strides toward a digitally inclusive future.
Read more in @helenmilner's reflections: bit.ly/4goZnuW
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In our latest ‘Digital Futures for Good’ episode host @helenmilner sits down with Rt Hon Alan Milburn for a discussion on the Pathways to Work Commission report.
📆 28/11/2024
⏰ 12:30 - 13:30
💻 Online (Via Zoom)
Don't miss out! Secure your place
▶️ bit.ly/4eiUoKu
And we're live on @BBCNews with @helenmilner's reaction to today's 'Invest' #Budget2024
"Investment in public services drives growth. I welcome tech driving better, more efficient, more convenient public services. I'm hoping down the line we see investment in digital inclusion."
ALT Good Things CEO, Helen Milner smiles during an interview with BBC News. There is a banner displaying headlines about £40bn tax rises in the budget and a case of spreadable mpox in the UK. The setting is indoors in a gym in Pudsey, Leeds.
ALT Three people are stood in the entrance to an office building, with one person, wearing a blue blazer, holding a microphone filming Helen Milner who is wearing a black jacket and trousers and patterned shirt. Helen is being filmed by a camera operator.
ALT Good Things CEO, Helen Milner smiles during an interview with BBC News. There is a banner displaying headlines about No increase to NI income tax or VAT in Budget. The setting is indoors in a gym in Pudsey, Leeds.
Great talking to ITV. On budget day we need all politicians to see that fixing the digital divide makes social, political, and economic sense (£13.7 Billion benefit). Business and charities are stepping up. Why not Government?
Together we can #FixTheDigitalDivide#Budget2024
ALT Dark blue background. In a rounded yellow shape, text reads: "Blog." Below text reads: "Money in a digital world: a reflection ahead of Budget 2024. By Dr. Emma Stone, Director of Evidence and Engagement." Good Things Foundation logo at the bottom left. To the bottom right is an image of Emma, who has long hair. She is looking towards the camera, smiling. The image is in a yellow circle, which is surrounded by two curved lines - one teal and one red.
I'm looking forward to this conversation with Alan Milburn on holistic support for a pathway to work.
Skills Health Employabilty Employers.
Good for people good for growth.
Fixing the foundations fixing digital exclusion. Hyperlocal scalable.
Join us.
People who are 'economically inactive' are most likely to be digitally excluded.
On our next episode of Digital Futures for Good with Rt Hon @alanmilburn1958, we'll be discussing his Pathways to Work report & how we address this together.
Sign up at eventbrite.co.uk/e/pathways-….
ALT Teal background, with faded curved lines on it. Text reads: "Pathways to Work: in conversation with Rt Hon Alan Milburn. In separate rounded yellow shapes, text reads: "28/11/2024. 12:30-1:30pm. Digital Futures for Good." Photo of Rt Hon Alan Milburn to the right.
ALT Text: Welcome to The National Digital Inclusion Network. Working together to fix the digital divide - for good.
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Learners worried about online scams? Not anymore!
Join us for our free #GetOnlineWeek live event today at 10:30. We'll cover top tips for online safety with a guest appearance by Digital Inclusion Hub @Lincsdigital1
Tune in or share with someone👇
bit.ly/3NjoLFk
ALT Promotional image for Get Online Week by Good Things Foundation featuring a person in a library with a friendly demeanour, standing next to shelves filled with books. The text overlay emphasizes "Live Learning for Get Online Week" and offers guidance on how to spot and avoid online scams.