About the National Digital Inclusion Network

Find out more about the services we provide to members of the National Digital Inclusion Network, and why organisations should join to help digitally excluded people in their communities.

Why is the National Digital Inclusion Network important?

Our work at Good Things relies on the efforts of the nearly 4,000 (and growing!) hardworking organisations in the National Digital Inclusion Network. 

These organisations are local safe spaces where digitally excluded people can get free help. They offer digital inclusion support with things like free mobile data through the National Databank, or teach beginner digital skills on Learn My Way

Without the National Digital Inclusion Network’s hard work and local efforts, we wouldn’t have been able to reach thousands of digitally excluded people that have already accessed our services.

It’s the only way we can achieve our mission of supporting 1 million people by 2025. Help us achieve our mission and join the National Digital Inclusion Network.

Who can join the National Digital Inclusion Network?

Members of the National Digital Inclusion Network offer services in different ways, depending on the type of organisation and what their community needs.

You can find free digital inclusion support from members based in libraries, housing associations, community centres, support groups, local authorities, NHS branches, CICs, food banks and training providers. Even more unconventional places like fish & chip shops, pubs, fire stations, barns, and mobile buses! 

They may all be different, but members of the National Digital Inclusion Network have one thing in common. They advocate for digital inclusion and are committed to fixing the digital divide. They help people improve their lives by accessing the internet safely, confidently and affordably. 

No matter where you are in the UK, or what your organisation does. If you want to deliver free digital inclusion support, you can join the National Digital Inclusion Network.

Deliver free digital inclusion services, no matter where you are

At Good Things, we support organisations across the UK to deliver free digital inclusion services to their local communities. Every member of the National Digital Inclusion Network has the opportunity to use the National Databank, the National Device Bank, Learn My Way and apply for digital inclusion grants & funding.

 

Free mobile data to help communities get connected

Through the National Databank, members of the National Digital Inclusion Network can distribute free mobile SIM cards for people in their local communities. It’s like a food bank, but for mobile data.

If you're an organisation helping people in your community, you can easily access the National Databank to provide free mobile data. All you have to do is join the National Digital Inclusion Network.

 

Free digital skills learning to help beginners get online

Learn My Way is our free online learning platform packed with bite-sized topics on essential digital skills. It's suitable for beginners, helping people with low or no digital skills gain confidence by learning how to use the internet and everyday technology.

Your organisation can use Learn My Way to help people improve their digital skills for free by joining the National Digital Inclusion Network.

 

Free refurbished devices for those who can’t access their own

Members of the National Digital Inclusion Network can apply for free refurbished devices to give to people in their community that can't afford or access their own. These devices, including laptops, mobile phones and tablets, are donated by public and private sector partners.

Gift free devices to your community by joining the National Digital Inclusion Network.

 

Digital inclusion grants and funding

Our Fix The Digital Divide fund is exclusive for members of the National Digital Inclusion Network. Applications open at different times throughout the year. There's a range of grants available depending on your experience delivering digital inclusion support - from beginners to those more experienced.

Be the first to find out when our next grant rounds open - join the National Digital Inclusion Network today.