@VMFoundation

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.

 Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
virginmoneyfoundation.org.uk/
Joined April 2015
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Pleasure to be out and about in #SouthShields this morning talking Community Shops, Wellbeing, Supported Living ❤️ – at South Shields, England
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🔦 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…

Nearly half of UK families excluded from modern digital society, study finds

Exclusive: Lack of online skills and access creates digital divide that amplifies other exclusions, says report

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📣 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 📸
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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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Check out our exclusive feature in @guardian about the new research and how the #DigitalDivide is amplifying other forms of social exclusion. Read now👉bit.ly/3IH6VtD. (5/5)
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Yesterday we launched Digital Futures For Good - a conversation series on how to #FixTheDigitalDivide. 🫶To commemorate #IWD2024 we asked our hosts, 2 inspiring women making digital inclusion happen, what it means to be role models for other women in digital.
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🚨One in 10 Brits would cut back on food or heating rather than lose internet access, revealing how vital Brits consider being connected to the internet is. ⚠️ But, not everyone has access. We're making #DigitalForAll with our new campaign▶️ bit.ly/4bTxGZr
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Today we launch a major national campaign, #DigitalForAll, to raise awareness of digital exclusion. ⛔ Nearly 1/2 the pop have never heard of digital exclusion. But it’s a very real problem impacting millions. More about the campaign: goodthingsfoundation.org/dig…
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💬 "We had an incredible launch of our NEW Community Shop in Fowler Street today, thank you so much to Madam Deputy Mayor of South Tyneside for cutting the ribbon." #LEAP24 #LeapYear #Wellbeing #CommunityEngagement
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We’re excited to launch our new ‘Learning from Communities’ series today! 🎉 In a typical year we support 13k charities & community groups across UK. We’re sharing their findings on what’s worked, what’s challenging & what makes most difference. More. ow.ly/42gA50Qf6Lx
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Happy Social Media Kindness Day! Today is the perfect day to celebrate the power of words and the beauty of sharing positivity, understanding, and kindness online. Let's make the most of this special day and spread #smiles and #kindness to lighten up our timelines. 🤗
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#GetOnlineWeek ends but the question remains: how are we going to fix the digital divide? The answer: the power of partnerships. We'll keep advocating, strengthening & building partnerships so that we can #FixTheDigitalDivide - for good. Read more: goodthingsfoundation.org/wha…
Text New Blog Associate Director of Communications, Natasha Bright-Wray, tells us why industry, Government and civil society must work together so everyone can get online. Read now Photo description: Natasha smiling at the camera.

ALT Text New Blog Associate Director of Communications, Natasha Bright-Wray, tells us why industry, Government and civil society must work together so everyone can get online. Read now Photo description: Natasha smiling at the camera.

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It's already day 5 of #GetOnlineWeek! This week has highlighted the power of community & collaboration with the support from the National Digital Inclusion Network. We must keep working together to #FixTheDigitalDivide. Join our community & help yours👇 bit.ly/48OJBpE
Image text: Get Online Week Day 5 - working together means everyone can get online. #GetOnlineWeek. The photo shows three of our Strategic Partners holding 'Fix the Digital divide' signs.

ALT Image text: Get Online Week Day 5 - working together means everyone can get online. #GetOnlineWeek. The photo shows three of our Strategic Partners holding 'Fix the Digital divide' signs.

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This #GetOnlineWeek, we're shining a light on the importance of having digital skills. With 10.2 million people in the UK still lacking the skills to get online, our learning tool, Learn My Way, is here to bridge that gap. Learn more about Learn My Way👇 bit.ly/42DvIr6
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Did you know that in the UK, half a million people are not online? 1 in 5 people have stopped using some services because they're only online. This is the reality of digital exclusion. Dive into the issue by reading our new blog👇 bit.ly/3S2JBwA #GetOnlineWeek
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📢 Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund applications close at 12pm today! Are you a project in England working to reduce cost of living pressures on communities? Last chance to submit your application: ow.ly/xEKu50PRXWU @DCMS
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A massive shout out to our inspirational founder & leader @MsIbegbuna. We couldn't agree more with what @renecarayol has said in his post below 👇 #BlackHistoryMonth2023 #Leadership #Inclusion Saluting Our Sistas linkedin.com/pulse/saluting-…

Saluting Our Sistas

As we embark on Black History Month, we shine the spotlight on the extraordinary Black women who have been a positive force for change in Britain. The theme for the month is fitting, ‘Saluting our...

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The @NDI_Network is busy planning their #GetOnlineWeek events! Get Online Week, seeks to help people improve their digital skills through free, local events. Know someone who needs support to get online? Tell them about Get Online Week! Learn more👇 bit.ly/3sKOcZB
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🚨 CLOSING SOON! 🚨 Supporting vulnerable communities to stay warm and safe 📢 Grants up to £10k 📍 Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland ⏰ Deadline: 2 October ✏️ Apply: ow.ly/lLyw50PzS6C
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🚨Three quarters of people would feel cut off from society if they didn’t have access to the internet. Our campaign, #GetOnlineWeek, is 16th-22nd October! Get Online Week supports people to improve their digital skills through local events. Learn more👇 bit.ly/3sKOcZB
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We're excited to announce a new series of events focussing on the theme of ‘Communities Leading Change’. Our first event, on Monday 9th October from 2pm – 3pm, will focus on how communities can enable young people to thrive. 🙌🏼 Find out more & sign up➡️ ow.ly/7AzH50PKsSo
An older man helping a young man to do some carpentry.

ALT An older man helping a young man to do some carpentry.

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