10 Million people in the UK lack the basic digital skills required for our digital world
Lloyds Bank EDS, 2021
Ofcom defines digital exclusion as individuals who lack internet access or have low levels of digital skills and confidence
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6% of the UK population have no internet access at home
Lloyds Bank EDS, 2021
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Tackling digital exclusion benefits economic growth, individual well-being, and access to job opportunities, training, and public services in an increasingly online world.
Empowering Inclusion in the Digital Era with VAD
Embracing the digital era can be an empowering experience, but for those facing digital exclusion, it can also be a daunting challenge. At VAD Digital Inclusion, we are committed to bridging the digital divide and ensuring that everyone has equal opportunities to thrive in the digital world.
At VAD Digital Inclusion, we believe that every person deserves an equal chance to benefit from the digital revolution, and we are here to empower and uplift those facing digital exclusion.
Connectivity Grant
Are you a not for profit, CIC or community group delivery community activities in Doncaster?
Apply for our connectivity grant today and receive £500 towards the cost of a communal internet connection and communal device
Devices for Doncaster
Introducing the Doncaster Device Bank
Introducing the Doncaster Device Bank: Providing refurbished tech to empower individuals and bridge the digital divide in Doncaster communities.
Digital Champions
Bridging the Digital Divide
Join our network of digital champions, bridging the digital divide. Get one-on-one support, tech distribution, and empower your community.
Digital Mentor
Request free community support from our digital mentor.
We are here to provide digital support to your members. We can help improve digital competency, increase digital confidence and encourage digital independence.
Digital Skills Training
Free Amazon Fire Tablet
Join Skills Doncaster on their 6 week digital skills training course, make new friends, learn new skills and receive a free Amazon Fire Tablet. These sessions are running across Doncaster now and everyone is welcome
Discounted Home Broadband Tariffs
Access Affordable Broadband and Phone Packages with Social Tariffs
Access discounted broadband and phone packages through social tariffs for those on universal credit and pension credit. Visit BT and Virgin Media for details.
Free Amazon Fire Tablet - Digital Skills Training
Free Amazon Fire Tablet
Join Skills Doncaster on their 6 week digital skills training course, make new friends, learn new skills and receive a free Amazon Fire Tablet. These sessions are running across Doncaster now and everyone is welcome
Get Free Data
The National Databank
The National Databank provides free mobile data, text and calls to people in need, apply here and receive a free pre-loaded mobile sim.
How connected are you survey
Team Doncaster would like to invite you to take part in our local "How Connected Are You" Survey
We need your help in understanding your experiences, views and opinions about using online services. We are looking for honest feedback so that we can shape and influence how we can work together to improve our delivery and support for online services for people in Doncaster.
Staying Safe Online Guide
Protect yourself and others.
Request our digital mentor attends your charity/community group/organisation to deliver information sessions on staying safe online, we will cover online scams, password protection, avoiding phishing attacks and much more to help keep you safe while using the internet.
Cebr’s 2023 analysis assumes 750,000 adults will still lack, or have lost, basic digital skills by the end of 2032 due to personal choice or circumstances
Bridging the Gap with Training, Grants, and Access to Technology
As an increasing number of services and support networks are going online, it’s important this doesn't impact people negatively, we want to help people avoid becoming excluded from accessing vital information and services. Find out some of the ways we can help with our digital training, grants and access to data and free tech.
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