Digital exclusion isn’t just a personal challenge - it’s a public policy issue, blocking access to crucial opportunities like work, healthcare, education, and essential services. Key barriers include: - Affordability of devices or data - Digital skills gaps - Lack of support

We’re excited to announce that Reconome is now our exclusive tech partner powering the National Device Bank. We’re committing to deliver 85,000 devices across the UK. 💻 Read more: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/our-news/our-news-2026/goodthings-reconome-to-deliver-85000-devices

How would you book a GP appointment? Many essential services have moved online now, making things like accessible healthcare a barrier to those who are digitally excluded. Without access, connectivity or confidence, people could be locked out of their own healthcare🔒 We're working to fix that.

New, free Learn My Way topics, developed with People’s Partnership, are now available. Designed to help people take control of their finances online, reducing the ‘poverty Premium’. Explore the topics at: https://www.learnmyway.com/explore-the-subjects/managing-your-money-online

Digital exclusion impacts all ages - from parents and carers to workers and students trying to keep up. It hits hardest for those already facing financial struggles. That’s why we’re working to bring devices, data, and digital skills to people who need them most.

We're thrilled to announce Vicki Sellick MBE as our new Chief Executive designate! Vicki brings vital expertise to build on the visionary leadership from our founder, Helen Milner OBE. Read more at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/our-news/our-news-2026/good-things-ceo-appointment.

Missed this? 💭 Our CEO, @helenmilner.bsky.social, shares why digital inclusion is vital to building a more prosperous future for everyone. Read the blog at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/digital-inclusion-insights/digital-inclusion-insights-2025/digital-inclusion-economic-solution.

At Good Things, we power life-changing digital inclusion initiatives. Working hand-in-hand with our amazing network of community organisations and partners, we help people get the devices, data, and skills they need, to ensure everyone can participate in a digital society.

Stop getting unhelpful AI responses – learn the simple trick to get AI to write exactly what you need. Build your understanding of and confidence with artificial intelligence on our free interactive learning platform - the AI Gateway - at https://learning.goodthingsfoundation.org/ai.

Digital inclusion isn’t a nice-to-have - it’s a basic need. More and more of life happens online. People need a device, data, skills and support when it’s needed. This is the Minimum Digital Living Standard. We work with the @NDI_Network to help people get online and thrive.

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Is one of your New Year's Resolutions to stay connected to what's happening in digital inclusion? Sign up to our newsletter to hear about all of the Good Things we're doing to help fix the digital divide! Fill out the form to subscribe at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/newsletter.

As we look back on this year, we're celebrating individuals - like you! As 2025 comes to a close, we're grateful for all the ways you've helped us make sure no one is left behind - whether you've been supporting people, sharing knowledge, or advocating for change. Thank you💗

Discover how AI can help with everything from writing emails to planning holidays, creating knitting patterns to learning a language. What will you tackle with it today? Learn more about AI with our free interactive learning tool, the AI Gateway, at https://learning.goodthingsfoundation.org/ai.

On the 12th Day of Good Things✨ We’re calling on researchers, organisations, and community groups! Our Indicators of Digital Inclusion offer ready-made questions that you can easily incorporate to your surveys: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-research/indicators-of-digital-inclusion

Happy Holidays! We hope you're all having a wonderful time during this festive season. Thank you for all your hard work to fix the digital divide this year. We've made incredible progress together and we look forward to making bigger strides with you next year! 🤝

We'll be back soon! Our office is now closed until 2nd January 2026. Wishing you all happy holidays and a wonderful end to the year! Why not take a read of all the Good Things you might have missed this year on our website at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/.

The gift of AI help can go a long way, why not have a go? Our AI Gateway has easy guides to help everyone get started with everything you need. Let’s embrace an stress-free festive season with a little digital magic!✨ https://learning.goodthingsfoundation.org/ai

We know that being online changes lives, but did you know it also strengthens our whole economy?🌍 Read our CEO Helen Milner's blog here: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/digital-inclusion-insights/digital-inclusion-insights-2025/digital-inclusion-economic-solution

What does digital inclusion really mean in 2025? ✨ Our research connects the dots: from Minimum Digital Living Standard to digital health barriers & place-based partnerships. Read our research at goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-research/research-and-evidence.

We're creating real impact with our strategic partners.✨ They're partnerships with purpose, working with us to ensure everyone can participate in our digital world. Watch the video to find out more or visit our partnerships page - https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/partner.

We are thrilled to announce that in partnership with @cwmpas.bsky.social, we have been awarded the contract for the new national Digital Inclusion Wales programme! Read more: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/our-news/our-news-2025/good-things-foundation-cwmpas-award

On the 8th Day of Good Things…Let's shine a light on our What Works? Co-Lab.✨ We're on a mission to figure out what really works for digital inclusion. Want to see what we've discovered so far? Check out our work at: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-research/what-works-colab

On the 7th Day of Good Things we celebrate our community partners✨ Local councils help to ensure all residents can participate in our digital society. https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/digital-inclusion-insights/digital-inclusion-insights-2025/local-councils-baking-in-digital-inclusion

We’ve got a long Christmas wish list this year — and it’s all about digital inclusion. From better access to devices and data, to the confidence and skills everyone deserves… Everyday millions face challenges connecting confidently online. What’s on your digital inclusion wish list?✨

Have you been baking this festive season?🍰 Here’s your festive reminder that digital exclusion isn’t just a seasonal issue. It’s something our society faces all year long. That’s why we’re calling on the government to bake in digital inclusion, not bolt it on.✨

We've launched a landmark library digital inclusion project with @librariesconnected.bsky.social and @wsacommunity.bsky.social. Funded by Government's Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund, we'll be co-developing a digital inclusion guide for public libraries. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3MB4XAd

Vodafone's everyone.connected campaign is celebrating its ambition of helping four million people and businesses cross the digital divide. Read more at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/our-news/our-news-2025/vodafone-everyone-connected-four-million-celebration.

Could AI help save the planet? Or is it part of the problem? Watch to see both sides of the story. Visit the AI Gateway at https://learning.goodthingsfoundation.org/ai.

The gift of inclusion. Together, we’re building a world where no one is left behind online. Our hubs are local places with trusted faces, here to help you get online, visit your local digital inclusion hub to develop your skills, or to stay connected.✨

Festive shopping can be stressful! Give the gift of online confidence. Tell someone about Learn My Way: our free digital skills platform helps them shop safely and stress-free. Let's make this season calmer and more joyful! ✨ https://www.learnmyway.com/

We were part of KCOM's digital inclusion grant awards today! A huge thank you to the team for having us, and importantly to the community organisations that are delivering vital - baked in - digital inclusion support to the region. We hope to return soon!

What are you gifting this season? Is it the gift of opportunity? Refurbished devices can open the door to education, work, and community. Do something good next year, ensure your organisation's old devices get a second life✨ How to set up a reuse programme? More at https://reuseforgoodplaybook.org/

On the first day of Good Things, we present the gift of connection. This season (and all year around), we’re helping people stay in touch with loved ones by providing free mobile data to those who need it most. Because everyone deserves to share in the joy of staying connected.✨

Ever wonder why your social media, shopping, and search results feel like they were made just for you? Watch the video to find out how AI personalises everything you see online. Learn more with our free interactive platform - the AI Gateway - at https://learning.goodthingsfoundation.org/ai.

We respond to UK Government’s Budget. Our Advocacy Lead, Hannah Whelan, breaks down what the plan means for millions facing digital exclusion. Read more at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/digital-inclusion-insights/digital-inclusion-insights-2025/budget-2025-bake-in-digital-inclusion

We've partnered with Cellnex UK, Freestyle-TS and Reconome to give a second life to over 300 IT devices through the National Device Bank. Read more at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/our-news/our-news-2025/cellnex-partnership-to-tackle-digital-exclusion-and-ewaste.

Recently, we partnered with ISPA UK to celebrate community organisations demonstrating best practice digital inclusion support. Read more at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/digital-inclusion-insights/digital-inclusion-insights-2025/celebrating-digital-inclusion-across-uk.

49% of people with limited or no broadband connection say AI's rise has made them less confident to go online. Advocacy Lead Hannah explores what we can do about it - https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/digital-inclusion-insights/digital-inclusion-insights-2025/digial-confidence-in-ai-age

We give refurbished devices a new lease of life with people needing affordable and reliable technology. In 3 years, we've prevented over 148,000kg of e-waste - that's the same as 3.5 planes! ✈️ Learn more about how you can reuse your IT at https://reuseforgoodplaybook.org/.

Our CEO @helenmilner.bsky.social joined all regional @itvnews teams last night to highlight our new initiative: working collaboratively in Barnsley, Cornwall and Middlesborough to bake in digital inclusion. Watch between 10:00 and 15:40 at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU8TGYAKrAE.

Building on best practice from local authorities and organisations across the country, our new project will work to create a lasting legacy rooted in lived experience. Learn more at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/our-news/our-news-2025/embedding-digital-inclusion-in-local-authorities

The UK's new Financial Inclusion Strategy is here, and is a major step forward. Are we finally bridging the digital divide in financial services? Read more at: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/digital-inclusion-insights/digital-inclusion-insights-2025/financial-and-digital-inclusion

You may have heard the myths about artificial intelligence... Our video below separates fact from fiction and shows you why AI isn't as scary (or perfect) as you think. Learn more with the AI Gateway - our new free, interactive learning platform at https://learning.goodthingsfoundation.org/ai.

#GetOnlineWeek may be over, but the mission continues - bridging the digital divide, one click at a time. Thanks to everyone who joined us this week, there were over 1,000 events across the UK in just 7 days that made more people feel more confident and safe online!

As the Prime Minister said, this #GetOnlineWeek we’re reminding everyone that digital inclusion must be baked in — not bolted on

Vick shares handy tips to get the most from your phone’s camera 📸 Check out our free #GetOnlineWeek guides 👉 https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/digital-inclusion-resources/learning-guides/try-one-thing-guides

AI shouldn’t leave anyone behind! 🌐 This #GetOnlineWeek, help everyone get confident and connected. Explore the free AI Gateway to build skills and use AI safely at https://learning.goodthingsfoundation.org/ai.

This #GetOnlineWeek digital inclusion hubs across the whole country will be hosting an array of events with the aim to help people take practical steps to build their confidence and independence navigating the online world. Thank you to all the network hubs for all their support!

This #GetOnlineWeek, we're helping people build confidence being online. Explore online safety topics on our free digital skills platform, Learn My Way 👉 https://www.learnmyway.com/explore-the-subjects/safety-and-security-online