We want to help make a big difference in the communities we support, so we’re looking for projects that will have real impact and transform lives.
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15 Oct 2024
This week celebrating #GetOnlineWeek
In today's digital age, being able to navigate the online world is more important than ever. Whether it's for work, education, staying connected or simply for entertainment, having digital literacy skills is essential.
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11 Oct 2024
Four in ten households with children in the UK (45%) do not meet the Minimum Digital Living Standard, according to recent research by @GoodThingsFdn
Read our latest press release to hear about our latest grants focussing on #DigitalInclusion.
virginmoneyfoundation.org.uk…
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10 Sep 2024
On September 12th, join us for #EndDigitalPovertyDay. With 1 in 7 adults and 1 in 5 children in the UK facing digital poverty, let's make digital access a universal right. Share this message and be part of the change!
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14 Aug 2024
Digital Inclusion is an important topic for Community Anchor organisations which is why we designed the Building Digital Skills Fund #DigitalInclusion
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9 Aug 2024
We are proud to stand with our friends across the charity sector who have produced this statement in response to the current unrest and violence over the last week.
Statement on ongoing violence and riots | Voluntary Organisations’ Network North East (vonne.org.uk)
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23 Jul 2024
We’re inviting tenders from parties interested in becoming our learning partner.
Interested?
Find out more here: virginmoneyfoundation.org.uk…
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19 Jul 2024
We’re inviting tenders from parties interested in becoming our learning partner and evaluating the effectiveness of our new digital inclusion strategy.
Find out more here: virginmoneyfoundation.org.uk…
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28 Jun 2024
This week we said a fond farewell to our longest serving Trustee @JJ_Curry.
Thank you Jo, for your invaluable contributions, leadership and commitment to Virgin Money Foundation since we launched back in 2015, you'll be missed!
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12 Jun 2024
Pleasure to be out and about in #SouthShields this morning talking Community Shops, Wellbeing, Supported Living ❤️
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29 May 2024
Today we say a fond farewell to our wonderful Grants Manager Richard. Richard has been with us from day one and leaves behind a legacy of excellence and impact.
Richard is embarking on a new chapter in life and will be enjoying some well deserved time with his family.
ALT Photo of Grants Manager, Richard Walton
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21 May 2024
Traci tells us more about the local community and why #DigitalInclusion is important for @GovanCP
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17 May 2024
Last year @Deloitte published their report into Digital Poverty.
The report findings resonated with the descriptions of digital poverty that we have heard from many community organisations which is why we designed the #BuildingDigitalSkills fund.
digitalpovertyalliance.org/d…
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19 Apr 2024
The incredible moment @RosemountGLA told us about after inspiring a member of their local community to learn to read #CommunityAnchor #BigChangesStartLocally
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3 Apr 2024
Traci @GovanCP tells us that by tackling #DigitalPoverty @GovanCP can support those they are working with to stay in touch with local services and family they have left behind.
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26 Mar 2024
Victor says @RosemountGLA has changed his life #BigChangesStartLocally #DigitalConfidence #CommunityAnchor
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25 Mar 2024
It’s important for everyone to have the access and skills they need to live in today’s digital world.
Tracy at @SWAMP_Glasgow knows first hand the positive difference having digital skills can have on your life.
youtu.be/AXkRyeCGAqw?si=tueW…
#DigitalInclusion
ALT Quote ‘I didn’t even know how to turn a computer on, now I’m managing the pantry’s social media’
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22 Mar 2024
🔦 The digital divide is in the spotlight.
Our research featured in @guardian, exposing nearly half of UK families lack online skills or digital access.
We're campaigning for #DigitalForAll - for everyone to have equal, affordable & safe digital access👇 theguardian.com/technology/2…
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VM Foundation retweeted
20 Mar 2024
📣 Reminder: there's still time to enter the #MakingDigitalForAll social media competition!
Just share your story of how you're helping your community with digital by tagging @GoodThingsFdn and using the hashtag #MakingDigitalForAll.
We'll pick the third winner this Friday 📸
12 Mar 2024
Join the #MakingDigitalForAll social media competition!
📅 1 winner selected weekly in March
💰£50 Amazon voucher
To enter, share your digital inclusion story using #MakingDigitalForAll & tagging @GoodThingsFdn on X, Instagram or Facebook.
Look at the entries rolling in! 👇
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20 Mar 2024
Today on #InternationalDayOfHappiness we asked our team members what makes you happy?
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20 Mar 2024
Support Assistant Amanda told us that using her @VirginMoney wellbeing days to spend quality time with her family makes her feel happy.
#InternationalDayOfHappiness
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20 Mar 2024
And our all time favourite response was from Practice Support Lead Leanne … hanging the washing out on the line.
#InternationalDayOfHappiness
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