New roadmap for developing workforce digital skills
This new report from FutureDotNow is a detailed analysis of the workforce digital skills gap. It finds that the UK could lose an estimated £145 billion in GDP growth between 2018-2028 due to inadequate digital skills. The roadmap highlights three clear areas for action, from the need for a national government strategy to a call for collective culture change.
FutureDotNowThe Charity Digital Skills Report 2023
The report provides an annual barometer of charities’ digital skills, attitudes and behaviours. It contains lots of handy statistics for funding bids and business cases to work with third sector organisations. It finds that over three quarters of charities saw digital as a growing priority. But almost half urgently need funds for devices, software and infrastructure.
Charity Digital Skills ReportLow-income families worried about the cost of keeping kids online during school holidays
Seven in ten families on an income of under £15,000 say they will struggle to keep their kids connected over the school holidays. According to the new research by Virgin Media O2, low-income families expect to spend an extra £27 during the period. The National Databank, run by Good Things Foundation, provides free data to tackle the issue.
Good Things FoundationFunding for grassroots network providing digital support
Nominet – the company behind the UK’s internet infrastructure – is donating £4.5 million over three years to support Good Things Foundation’s work with its Digital Inclusion Network. It works with community groups, local charities, libraries, social enterprises, housing associations and more to distribute free data and devices and to build digital skills and confidence.
Good Things Foundation
