Good Things Foundation

Good Things Foundation Through local and national partnerships, we aim to combat digital and social exclusion across the co

We help people to overcome social challenges, building a digitally included society and supporting people to grow their essential skills. We collaborate with 5,000 community partners - the Online Centres Network - and others, to help the people and communities with the greatest need.

Locked out.Getting from one place to another shouldn’t be a luxury. Whether it’s checking bus times or ordering a ride, ...
20/06/2026

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.

16/06/2026

What happens when the support runs out?

Ismat found a lifeline through the Middlesbrough Council neighbourhood service charity, the Hope Foundation, that provided him with the IT skills and connectivity he needed to start college. But with that hub now closing and his data expiring, he faces a digital cliff edge. Ismat’s experience shows that digital inclusion is a continuous necessity for resident wellbeing and integration.

We met Ismat as part of successful pilots with Middlesbrough, Barnsley, and Cornwall Councils. Now, you can discover our evidence-based roadmap designed to help give local authorities the tools they need to bake in, not bolt on digital inclusion to their approach.

Read Ismat's full story and download the toolkit, funded by the UK Government's Department for Science Innovation and Technology 'Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund', at: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/stories-and-case-studies/stories-and-case-studies-2026/ismats-story

💥 Myth Busted!You don’t need to be a tech company to donate to the National Device Bank.If your organisation has 50+ unu...
15/06/2026

💥 Myth Busted!

You don’t need to be a tech company to donate to the National Device Bank.
If your organisation has 50+ unused devices, you can help close the digital divide — no matter your sector.

We make it easy. You make the impact.

Find out how to contribute your devices at: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/partner/donate-devices

Looking for the latest insights on how we're driving systemic change in digital inclusion? 💻 Join the community dedicate...
05/06/2026

Looking for the latest insights on how we're driving systemic change in digital inclusion? 💻

Join the community dedicated to fixing the digital divide.

In May, our newsletter focused on digital exclusion as a public health issue, featuring:

- Free tools for local councils to embed digital support permanently into public services
- Key findings from our Listening, Leading, and Looking Ahead report
- Our collaboration with Sport England exploring how digital barriers lock people out of physical fitness
- A case study highlighting the direct safety risks of poor mobile connectivity to essential healthcare

Don't miss the next one.

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No internet access? No device? No digital skills? Then no bank account, no doctor's appointment, and no job application....
04/06/2026

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. 🌐

29/05/2026

The impact of digital exclusion is real. At Forge Community Hub in Barnsley, we met Leanne, whose daughter relies on a constant mobile connection for her life-saving insulin pump. For families like hers, digital connectivity isn't convenience – it's life or death...

By embedding digital inclusion into local authorities’ health, housing, and skills services, we can create a resilient safety net for the nation’s most vulnerable individuals.

You can read Leanne's full story and discover our evidence-based roadmap designed to help give local authorities the tools they need to bake in, not bolt on digital inclusion into their core services at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/stories-and-case-studies/stories-and-case-studies-2026/leannes-story-digital-connectivity-life-or-death

This toolkit is funded by the UK Government's Department for Science Innovation and Technology 'Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund'.

28/05/2026

How can we ensure every local authority has the tools to prioritise and embed digital inclusion? 🏛️ 📱

Connectivity remains a significant challenge in rural communities, where geography often dictates access to essential services. Julie Hawker, MBE highlights that joining forces is the only way to remove the limitations of what local authorities can achieve.

Our new evidence-based roadmap aims to help local authorities build a sustainable, inclusive digital approach. Read Julie's full story and download the toolkit, funded by the UK Government's Department for Science, Innovation and Technology 'Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund', at: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/stories-and-case-studies/stories-and-case-studies-2026/julie-story-removing-mask-of-affluence-in-cornwall

Is your Council making sure all their residents can participate in our digital society? Digital inclusion isn't just a "...
28/05/2026

Is your Council making sure all their residents can participate in our digital society?

Digital inclusion isn't just a "nice-to-have" anymore, it’s a life-saving necessity. From accessing critical healthcare to securing housing and gaining new skills, being online is the foundation of modern community support.

Following successful pilots with Barnsley Council, Cornwall Council, and Middlesbrough Council, we are releasing the evidence-based roadmap every local authority needs to move digital inclusion from a standalone project to a core, sustainable service.

Our new national toolkit for Local Authorities, funded by the UK Government's Department for Science, Technology, and Innovation's 'Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund' includes:

A "What Works" Report: Proven strategies and key findings from our multi-sector collaborations💡

Digital Inclusion Partnership Pathway: A free, practical framework to help you and your partners (across health, housing, and skills) assess and improve local digital support🛣️

Download the toolkit now at: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-research/research-and-evidence/research-2026/strengthening-place-based-digital-inclusion?utm_source=la+dsit&utm_medium=digital+channels&utm_campaign=report+and+tool+launch

Unlocking Connection 🔑Our Impact Review revealed that 92% of people supported by the National Digital Inclusion Network ...
25/05/2026

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🌟

QR codes are everywhere - for menus, tickets and even payments. But without a smartphone, they’re not a shortcut - they’...
23/05/2026

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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