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Here are some of the things that the 100% Digital Leeds team has been working on over the past month.
You can find out more about our work on the 100% Digital Leeds website.
100% Digital Leeds at Leeds Digital Festival 2024
Leeds Digital Festival returns 16 to 27 September 2024 for a two-week celebration of digital culture in all its forms. This year, 100% Digital Leeds is pleased to be hosting three events as part of the programme, highlighting some of our current workstreams.
Be Online and Stay Safe - Media Literacy with Older People
17 September, 10.00am - 11.30am
This event is a chance for you to hear more about the success and findings of the Be Online and Stay Safe (BOSS) project. BOSS was a collaboration between Leeds Older People’s Forum, 100% Digital Leeds, and 5 delivery partners who support older people across Leeds. Book onto Be Online and Stay Safe - Media Literacy with Older People via the Leeds Digital Festival website.
Empowerment Through Technology - Donate your digital equipment for good
23 September, 1.00pm - 1.30pm
Solidaritech repurpose your organisation’s unwanted laptops, desktops, tablets, and smartphones, passing them on to asylum seekers and refugees without digital equipment. In the last 12 months Solidaritech have refurbished and gifted over 1,300 devices to digitally excluded people across Yorkshire and Humber. Book onto Empowerment Through Technology - Donate your digital equipment for good via the Leeds Digital Festival website.
Digital Volunteering Matchmaking Event 2024
26 September, 10.00am - 11.30am
This ‘speed networking’ style event aims to link tech companies seeking Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) volunteer opportunities with voluntary, community, or social enterprise (VCSE) organisations looking for volunteers to support basic digital skills for Leeds residents. We aim for attendees to leave the event having made meaningful matches, leading to ongoing, mutually beneficial partnerships. Book onto Digital Volunteering Matchmaking Event 2024 via the Leeds Digital Festival website.
Read the full Leeds Digital Festival blog on the 100% Digital Leeds website.
Older People’s Digital Inclusion Network Meeting – July 2024
The Older People’s Digital Inclusion Network is a partnership between 100% Digital Leeds and Leeds Older People’s Forum. The Network brings together organisations across the city who support older people with digital inclusion, building new partnerships and sharing learning and resources. In July the first Older People’s Digital Inclusion Network meeting of 2024 was held at Virgin Money in Leeds City Centre, with the aim of identifying shared priorities for the rest of the year and into 2025. Read the full Older People’s Digital Inclusion Network Meeting article on the 100% Digital Leeds website.
Partner profile
Each month we profile one of our delivery partners, showcasing their excellent work and giving examples of how they have integrated digital inclusion into their services.
Trust Leeds
Trust Leeds is a Leeds-based charity which follows the Self-Reliant Group (SRG) model. Community SRGs build confidence, skills, and emotional wellbeing, and allow people to develop their own small savings to build financial independence. Read the full Trust Leeds partner profile on the 100% Digital Leeds website.
Events and training
Details of upcoming digital inclusion events and training opportunities.
Careers Digital Drop-in Clinic
18 September 12:00 noon - 2:00pm, KPMG Office, Leeds LS1 4DA
WILD presents the 'Careers Digital Drop-in Clinic' – a lunchtime social, designed to celebrate the WILD community. WILD are also hosting a drop-in clinic set in a safe and informal environment ideal for individuals at all stages of their careers. Enjoy a 10-minute one-to-one session with our facilitators, seek advice, and build confidence. Bring your career dreams and join to connect with like-minded individuals and celebrate your achievements with those from the WILD community. Register for Careers Digital Drop-in Clinic via the Universe website.
Effective Bid Writing
10 October, 10:00am - 11:00am, online
Do you struggle writing successful funding bids? This session will take you through the key practical steps in describing the essential elements of your project, to tell funders what they need to know. Book onto Effective Bid Writing via the TryBooking website.
Training and networking opportunities from Good Things Foundation
Good Things Foundation have a series of training and networking opportunities to support organisations in their digital inclusion offer. To attend, organisations need to be a member of their National Digital Inclusion Network. The network is free to join.
Booking for all Good Things Foundation's training and networks can be found on their Eventbrite page.
National Databank question and answer session
3 September, 10:00am - 11:00am, online
This session is for organisations who are not yet part of the National Databank. Find out how to join the National Databank, along with the other services available to you as part of the National Digital Inclusion Network. The session will involve a short presentation, and then time for questions. Book onto National Databank question and answer session via Eventbrite.
How to run a Get Online Week event
4 September 3:00pm - 4:00pm and 11 September 11:00am - 12:00 noon, online
Get Online Week 2024 will be kicking off on 14 October, and Good Things Foundation want as many hubs as possible to host events during the week to support thousands of people around the UK to get online.
This event will cover:
- What is Get Online Week and why is it still needed in 2024.
- How digital inclusion hubs can get involved with the campaign.
- Ideas for your Get Online Week event.
- Tips from experienced digital inclusion hubs.
- How you can support the event online.
- Raising your hub's profile through the Get Online Week campaign.
Sign up to the How to run a Get Online Week event sessions via Eventbrite.
Supporting basic digital skills with Learn My Way
9 September, 11:00am - 12:00 noon, online
Learn My Way is a free learning platform from Good Things Foundation that is designed to help people learn basic digital skills. The topics are all aligned with the Essential Digital Skills Framework and range from turning on your device and using a mouse or touch screen through to working with Office programs.
This is a great session for anyone that is new to supporting people to learn digital skills, whether you're a digital champion, tutor or hub manager. We highly recommend it to any new members of staff at your digital inclusion hub. Book onto Supporting basic digital skills with Learn My Way via Eventbrite.
Network meet-up - libraries digital inclusion
26 September, 10:00am - 11am, online
An open forum for libraries from around the UK to share successes, spark ideas and seek support for their digital inclusion work. There will be a short presentation followed by breakout rooms where you will speak to other attendees about a digital inclusion issue. Book up for the Network meet-up - libraries digital inclusion via Eventbrite.
Introduction to Avoiding Scams and Fake News for Digital Champions
1 October, 4:00pm - 5:00pm, online
Aimed at volunteer digital champions, this online safety series aims to help you to feel more confident in different aspects of staying safe online. At this session Good Things Foundation will talk about how to spot and avoid scams, and recognise fake news online. This session is delivered by tech experts, so come with any questions you have about online security. Book onto Introduction to Avoiding Scams and Fake News for Digital Champions via Eventbrite.
Funding
100% Digital Leeds are keen to support the development of any funding bids with a digital inclusion element, or to help you embed digital inclusion throughout your project. If you would like support contact us.
Some funding links will take you through to the Funding Leeds website and you will need to register to access the information. Once you have registered for free you will have access to a national database of funding sources and get regular email updates on your funding area of interests.
Green Hall Foundation
Grants for UK registered charities to fund special projects or the purchase of equipment that will benefit their charitable purposes, with a focus on making a lasting difference.
Amount: Grants range from £1,000 to £10,000. The September round is open to charities with an annual income of £250,000 or less.
Deadline: The next round opens on 2 September 9:00am.
More information and to apply: Green Hall Foundation.
Grants are available for community groups, charities, and other not-for-profit organisations to deliver place-based projects addressing the social determinants of health. The Institute of Health Equity and the charitable arm of Legal and General are working together on this national fund.
Amount: £75,000.
Deadline: 3 September.
More information and to apply: Health Equity Fund.
Edge Fund
The Fund supports grassroots groups working towards social and ecological change on issues such as anti-austerity, feminism, environmentalism and anti-racism. Initiatives that are community led are supported.
Amount: £1,000.
Deadline: 13 September.
More information and to apply: Edge Fund.
Better Community Business Network Grant Initiative
A small number of grants are available each year to small not-for-profit groups with projects that address a community issue or support a local community initiative; and provide benefits to the local community.
Amount: £3,000, 12 grants are awarded annually.
Deadline: 15 September.
More information and to apply: Better Community Business Network Grant Initiative.
Clarion Futures Digital Grants
Grants are available for charities and community organisations to support Clarion residents of all ages to get online and build the skills, motivation and confidence needed to use the internet safely in everyday life.
Amount: Grants of between £1,000 and £5,000 are available.
Deadline: 2 October 12:00 noon.
More information and to apply: Clarion Futures Digital Grants.
Gillian Stevenson Charitable Trust CIO
Grants are available for small charities working to improve the lives of disadvantaged children, young people, families and adults.
Amount: £5,000.
Deadline: 6 October.
More information and to apply: Gillian Stevenson Charitable Trust CIO.
Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust – Free from Fear Programme
Grants are available to registered charities, Community Interest Companies and Armed Forces bases/units for projects that address domestic abuse through preventative measures or providing support routes for survivors in Armed Forces communities.
Amount: £150,000.
Deadline: 16 October.
More information and to apply: Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust – Free from Fear Programme.
WCIT – IT4Good Grant Programme
Grants are available for not-for-profit organisations across the UK to deliver IT projects and activities that support the themes of education, inclusion, IT for charities, and understanding of IT.
Amount: £15,000.
Deadline: 31 October.
More information and to apply: WCIT – IT4Good Grant Programme.
Arnold Clark Community Fund
Grants are available for charities and other not-for-profit organisations for projects, including those whose work directly supports those most affected by the cost-of-living crisis.
Amount: £2,500.
Deadline: 31 December. Applications are reviewed when they are received. Arnold Clark will contact successful applicants on a weekly basis.
More information and to apply: Arnold Clark Community Fund.
National Lottery Community Fund - The UK Fund
Grants are available to not-for-profit groups for projects in the UK that help bring diverse communities together as well as projects that help children and young people use their voice to influence change.
Amount: Grants of £500,000 to £5 million are available. Funding is available for 2 to 10 years. It is expected that around 20 projects will be funded a year.
Deadline: Rolling.
More information and to apply: National Lottery Community Fund - The UK Fund.
National Lottery Community Fund - Reaching Communities
Large grants are available to voluntary and community organisations for projects that make positive changes in their communities.
Amount: Grants of £20,001, or more, are available for up to five years.
Deadline: Rolling.
More information and to apply: National Lottery Community Fund - Reaching Communities.
Signposting
We collect digital skills opportunities available for you and the individuals you’re looking to support - perfect for signposting. To have your service included in our support pages so others can make use of or refer in to it contact us.
Path Yorkshire - Digital Skills Training
Starts in September, 29 Harrogate Road, LS7 3PD
Enhance your digital skills by signing up for Digital Skills Training sessions at Path Yorkshire. The sessions cover a range of topics, including cybersecurity, programming, app development, graphic design, and game development. For further details about Digital Skills Training email Path Yorkshire.
Highrise Project workshops
All activities take place on the lower ground floor at Armley Community Hub, LS12 1QU.
Collective - starts 10 September, 10:00am - 1:00pm, the sessions will run weekly during term time.
COLLECTIVE is a space for people to be creative in a supportive environment, to work on a project or take part in a class. Highrise can supply basic art materials or you can bring your own. Materials, space, wifi and refreshments are provided free of charge.
Edek’s Doodle Chat - starts 17 September, 1:00pm - 5:00pm, the sessions will run weekly during term time.
A relaxed social group for all to doodle and chat. Materials, space, wifi and refreshments are provided free of charge
ProCreate Digital Drawing - 10.30am - 12.30pm on Tuesdays, from 19 September to 24 October.
Introduction to Procreate workshops covering the basics of digital art and creative uses of digital devices. To register for the Highrise ProCreate Digital Drawing workshops please fill in the online form.
For more information about Highrise Project workshops please visit the Highrise website.
Introduction of the NHS Volunteering Portal
NHS England has introduced a new website designed to help individuals discover and apply for health related volunteer opportunities within their communities. This centralised platform simplifies the process of learning about volunteering, contributing time, and experiencing the personal benefits that come from volunteering in healthcare. Find out more and register your interest on the NHS Volunteering website.
UK Visas and Immigration Assisted Digital Service
Do you need help using a computer or device to apply for a Visa, eVisa, or EU Settled Status? You may be eligible for free support if you are experiencing digital exclusion. To find out more about the UK Visas and Immigration Assisted Digital Service visit the We Are Group website.
Money Helper - Talk Learn Do
Teaching children about money when they’re young helps them develop the skills they’ll need as adults. ‘Talk Learn Do’ is a free resource to support parents and carers talk to three to 11-year-olds about money. Visit the Money Helper website to find out more about Talk Learn Do.
Skill Her Up - Digital Skills for Women and Girls
Skill Her Up CIC is a social enterprise working out of Leeds, dedicated to empowering women and girls aged 13 and above by providing digital skills training and support. Through workshops, webinars, seminars, online courses and community engagement, Skill Her Up aims to promote digital inclusion leading to enhancing lives, careers, and businesses.
Skill Her Up was founded in the UK in June 2024 by Olubunmi Fajuyigbe, a UNIDO certified business and IT skills trainer. Before relocating to the UK as Tech Global Talent (awarded by the UK Government), Olubunmi worked as a digital strategist, coach, and a product manager. She is also the founder of She Learns Here Initiative for skills empowerment, a registered charity organisation in Nigeria that teaches and supports women and girls in Nigeria with digital skills and technology.
Skill Her Up is open to partnering with local communities in Leeds, non-profit and third sector organisations, private and public organisations that have training facilities and clients who would like digital skills support in their centres.
Visit the Skill Her Up website to find out more about the courses and services they provide or email olubunmi@skillherup.co.uk or call 07444349574.
Tools and resources
Digital inclusion tools and resources to support you to embed digital inclusion within your organisation. If you would like to recommend a resource to add to our support pages so others can use it contact us.
Online misinformation resources from Good Things Foundation
Here are some resources you might use as a conversation starter to encourage the people you support to think critically about what they read and see online and think twice before sharing things with friends and family:
Get Online Week 2024 14 - 20 October
Get Online Week is now only two months away, so if you haven’t registered your event yet, now is the time. The first 350 hubs to register an event can get free merchandise and materials to promote their events. These promotional kits include: bookmarks, pens, calendars, posters, foam boards for photos, and more, you can also get £20 vouchers for refreshments. To register an event for Get Online Week visit the Good Things Foundation website.
If you're new to Get Online Week or you'd like a refresh, join a Good Things Foundation session in September on how to run a Get Online Week event to learn more about the campaign and get some ideas for your event in October. To book onto How to run a Get Online Week event visit Eventbrite.
Age UK is campaigning to guarantee fair access to public services for everyone, including those who are not online. With 2.3 million older people in the UK unable to use the internet, accessing essential services like banking and NHS appointments is increasingly difficult. Read the report about the situation facing older people who are not online and what you can do to help them by visiting Age UK's website.
Vodafone & Virgin Media O2 Agree to Network-Sharing for Connectivity
The agreement builds on the existing collaboration between Vodafone UK and Virgin Media O2, including the Shared Rural Network initiative, to deliver quality mobile coverage in hard-to-reach areas across the UK. This will transform the mobile experience for over 50 million customers in the UK for the long term. Visit the DIGIT website to find out more.
The Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT)
The Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) is an online self-assessment tool to help adult social care providers in England to store and share information safely. The Completing the Data Security and Protection Toolkit online session on 3 September 3:00pm - 4:00pm, covers what you need to do to keep people’s information safe, and to protect your business from the risk of a data breach or a cyber attack. It covers both paper and digital records. The Review and Republish your Data Security and Protection Toolkit online session on 10 September 3:00pm - 4:00pm, covers how social care providers can review and republish the DSPT including what’s changed. Visit the Digital Care Hub website to find out more.
Reasonable Adjustments Digital Flag roll out and training
The NHS is introducing the Reasonable Adjustments Digital Flag across all NHS and publicly funded care services. Organisations can access free training to help make this a standard part of care for all disabled people. Watch the Reasonable Adjustment Digital Flag video on the NHS YouTube page to learn about reasonable adjustments for people with learning disabilities and autism.
Visit the e-Learning for Healthcare website to find out more.
People’s experiences of diagnosis
Making organisations digitally inclusive
How do you make your organisation more digitally inclusive? Read Making organisations digitally inclusive on the Digital Unite website.
Digital Champions - Helping others with online safety
One of the most common issues that Digital Unite's Digital Champions are asked about is how to stay safe online, as this is one of the biggest concerns of their learners. Listen to the Digital Champions - Helping others with online safety podcast on the Digital Unite website.
Charity Digital Skills Report 2024
The Charity Digital Skills Report is the annual barometer of charities’ digital skills, attitudes and behaviours. You can read the Charity Digital Skills Report online or you can download the full Charity Digital Skills Report as a PDF here.
Flowchart - getting ready to apply for digital funding
When you are seeking funding to cover digital costs it can be difficult to know where to start and how to work out your costs. This flowchart from Catalyst explains the key steps to take. Find the Flowchart - getting ready to apply for digital funding resource on the Catalyst website.
Digital disengagement and impacts on exclusion
This parliamentary briefing outlines motivational reasons for not being online or using digital devices, and how this can contribute to digital exclusion and other forms of inequality. Read Digital disengagement and impacts on exclusion on the UK Parliament website.
Partnership working to promote digital inclusion for health
This report from the Good Things Foundation explores local authorities’ experiences of engaging and working with health partners in primary care to promote digital inclusion for health. Read the full Partnership working to promote digital inclusion for health report on the Good Things Foundation website.
Digital Futures For Good - Healthcare and Digital Transformation
In Good Things Foundations' fifth episode of Digital Futures For Good, they heard from Sam Shah and Minal Bakhai of NHS England on the impact of digital transformation in healthcare. Watch the Digital Futures For Good - Healthcare and Digital Transformation recording on the Good Things Foundation website.
Left behind in a digital-first world
In this blog from the Digital Poverty Alliance Vinal Karania, Senior Researcher at Age UK, shares a story that highlights the profound impact of digital exclusion on people’s lives. Read Left behind in a digital-first world on the Digital Poverty Alliance website.
Digital Unite Digital Champions Network
The Digital Champions Network is a one-stop-shop for Digital Champion training and resources, with wrap-around project manager support. Digital Unite have put together a quick tour round some of the main features for Digital Champions and Project Managers including short films. Read more about the Digital Champions Network on the Digital Unite website.
The 100% Digital Leeds team are keen to hear from any organisations delivering in Leeds to people who are more likely to be digitally excluded. We will work with you to help you better understand the digital inclusion needs of your communities and embed digital inclusion awareness, support, and signposting, throughout your service to make it as inclusive as possible. To find out more contact us.
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