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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.
The Leeds Digital Inclusion Fund - Briefing Event
1 July, 2pm to 3pm, online
Join us online with Leeds Community Foundation to hear about The Leeds Digital Inclusion Fund, made possible thanks to support from Leeds Digital Ball.
The Leeds Digital Inclusion Fund will support the development and delivery of sustainable digital inclusion interventions in Leeds. We want people in Leeds to have the skills, support and equipment they need to be active online, now and in the future.
During the event, we'll share information about The Leeds Digital Inclusion Fund criteria and application process, as well as the support that 100% Digital Leeds can offer organisations thinking of applying.
The event will be recorded, so even if you can't make the date you can still register and you'll be emailed the slides and recording afterwards.
Register for The Leeds Digital Inclusion Fund - Briefing Event at Ticket Tailor.
Digital Poverty Alliance - How Digital Access is Transforming Health Outcomes Webinar
1 July, 1pm to 2pm, online
Digital Poverty Alliance are partnering with Virgin Media O2 Business to lead a live webinar exploring how digital inclusion can improve patient experience, strengthen health outcomes, and ease pressure on overstretched systems.
Rachel Benn from 100% Digital Leeds will join the panel alongside Meryl Mullins, GP Digital Facilitator Team Leader, NHS Greater Manchester and Mark Burton, Health Lead, VMO2 Business.
The conversation will bring together speakers from local government, primary care, and industry to examine how digitally excluded populations are being supported across the UK, from targeted skills support and community-led delivery to innovation and systems change.
This session is designed for those working in health, local government, technology, or the voluntary sector - and for anyone interested in what inclusive digital delivery looks like in practice. Book your place and read more about How Digital Access is Transforming Health Outcomes Webinar on the Digital Poverty Alliance website.
King's Birthday Honours 2025
Jason Tutin, Head of 100% Digital Leeds has been awarded the British Empire Medal for his services to Digital Inclusion in the King's Birthday Honours for 2025.
Jason has been recognised for his services to digital inclusion and praised as a 'national trailblazer' for his work to equip people from all backgrounds and communities with the skills, confidence and access to adapt to the digital world.
The official release reads: 'He is a role model and outstanding leader on digital inclusion, his innovative approach to facilitating local change on a sustained basis can be replicated across the country to create national change and improvement.
Leader of the Council Ed Whiting said 'The award is richly deserved and a massive testament to his work and that of the entire 100% Digital Leeds Team. Huge congratulations to Jason and all who continue to help make Leeds a leader in Digital Inclusion – we are all proud of what you’ve achieved and excited about what’s coming next!'
Read more about the King's Birthday Honours on the Yorkshire Evening Post website.
Partner profile
GIPSIL
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.
Over the last three and a half years, 100% Digital Leeds has been working with GIPSIL to increase digital inclusion for their clients, with an initial focus on supporting access to employment. Through its Employment and Engagement service, GIPSIL has started to tackle digital exclusion to ensure that lack of access to technology is no longer a barrier to a stable home or meaningful employment. Read the full GIPSIL partner profile on the 100% Digital Leeds website.
Signposting for your members
We collect digital skills opportunities available for the individuals you support - perfect for signposting. To have your service included in our support pages so others can make use of or refer into it complete this form. Visit our Community Digital Support Directory to find out about digital access and support services in Leeds.
Groundwork Yorkshire - Digital Skills Workshops
Groundwork Yorkshire are about to start reserving places for their summer workshops and for their new classes from September (Autumn Term 2025) at the Groundwork Yorkshire Learning Centre. Digital classes include Digital Art Summer Postcards and Digital Skills through Family History.
Find the full list of Groundwork Yorkshire Digital Skills Workshops and courses and book online on the Groundwork Learning Centre Website.
Vera Media Limited - Computer Classes
Tuesdays until 29 July, Hillside, ASHA Centre, LS11 6JG
Vera Media Limited is offering free weekly classes for anyone on Universal Credit and for women looking to build confidence with computers. Sessions are led by an experienced Digital Skills Tutor in small, friendly groups, with personalised support throughout. Spaces are limited, so please contact Vera Media before attending. For more information about the Computer Classes contact Sarah at Vera Media on 07889247239 or via email.
Meeting Point
Christ Church, Armley Ridge Road, Leeds, LS12 3LE
Meeting Point have just been added to the Leeds Community Digital Support Directory. Aiming to serve the needs of refugees and asylum seekers, they provide a range of community provisions in association with other organisations. They offer sim gifting and have equipment to use on site. Visit the Meeting Point website to find out more about their offer.
SIM Gifting from Leeds Libraries
To support people struggling with the cost-of-living crisis, community hubs and libraries across Leeds have SIMs available with up to six months unlimited calls and texts plus data to help people stay in touch and get online.
People can be signposted to Central Library, Armley Community Hub and Library, Reginald Centre Community Hub and Library, Compton Centre Community Hub and Library, Dewsbury Road Community Hub and Library.
New sim gifting sites just added: Bramley Community Hub and Library, Hunslet Community Hub and Library, Seacroft Community Hub and Library.
For more information about Leeds Libraries SIM Gifting, contact the relevant Library.
Tablet Lending from Leeds Libraries
Leeds Libraries can support community organisations’ digital inclusion programmes by lending iPads with data to be used with service users. Please email Leeds Libraries to express an interest.
iPads are also available for individuals to borrow at Armley Community Hub and Library, Compton Centre Community Hub and Library, Headingley Community Hub and Library, Holt Park Community Hub and Library, Hunslet Community Hub and Library, Reginald Centre Community Hub and Library, Seacroft Community Hub and Library. People can be signposted to any of these sites to borrow an iPad for up to eight weeks. Proof of address is required to borrow a device.
For more information about Leeds Libraries Tablet Lending, contact the relevant Library.
Digital Drop-Ins at Leeds Libraries
Every week there are several digital drop-ins at libraries around the city, supporting people to use their tablet, smartphone or computer to try something new. People can take their device or use a library PC and talk to friendly librarians who will help them get started. Find the dates and locations of the Digital Drop-Ins on the Leeds Inspired website.
Events and training for you and your staff
Details of upcoming digital inclusion events and training opportunities for organisations supporting digital inclusion.
Free webinar from AbilityNet - Dementia and Digital Adjustments that can Help
2 July, 1pm to 1.45pm, online
Hear from Dementia UK about touchscreen apps for people living with dementia and guidance on adaptations to make apps more user friendly, to enhance engagement and enjoyment. AbilityNet will also share practical ideas for digital tools that can help people manage daily life with dementia.
Book onto Dementia and Digital Adjustments that can Help via the AbilityNet website.
Training and networking opportunities from Good Things Foundation
Good Things Foundation have a series of training and networking opportunities to support organisations with 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.
Generative Minds AI Series - How to use AI for Bid Writing
15 July, 12 midday to 1pm, online
The first session in a brand new AI training series developed specifically for hubs in the National Digital Inclusion Network by Generative Minds and Good Things.
Book onto How to use AI for Bid Writing via Eventbrite.
National Databank Information Session
17 July, 2pm to 3pm, online
This session is for organisations who are not yet part of or are already 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 Information Session via Eventbrite.
Supporting People to Use Digital Health Services
21 July, 1pm to 2pm, online
This session is for staff and volunteers from hubs in the Network who currently support or are interested in supporting people to use digital health services. Learn more about the digital health barriers people face, and how hubs are helping individuals access tools such as the NHS App, GP booking systems and video consultations. The session will include insights from recent research, a new resource to help build confidence in using digital health tools, and opportunities for hubs to share their own experiences. Book onto Supporting People to Use Digital Health Services via Eventbrite.
Get Online Week Hub Drop-in
22 July, 1pm to 2pm, online
This session is for organisations getting ready for Get Online Week or those who’ve only just heard about it and want to learn more. Find out how to plan your activity and get support from Good Things staff and experienced hubs. The session will be informal, with discussion led by your questions. Book onto Get Online Week Hub Drop-in via Eventbrite.
Tools and resources
Tools and resources to help inform, shape, and develop your digital inclusion offer. Practical advice, worksheets, and session plans for use in digital skills sessions can be found on the Digital Inclusion Google Drive.
Migrant Help transition to eVisa support
Migrant Help can support vulnerable people across England to transition to eVisa. Their free government funded service can offer support either face to face or remotely and they welcome the opportunity to work alongside Leeds Based organisations to ensure that people are receiving the eVisa support they need.
Migrant Help are also running clinics across the region:
St Vincents
4 Berking Avenue, Leeds LS9 9LF, every Wednesday 10am to 1pm.
Meeting Point
Christ Church, Armley Ridge Road LS12 3LE, every Monday 2pm to 4pm.
RETAS
233-237 Roundhay Road, Leeds LS8 2HS, every Thursday 1pm to 4.30pm by appointment only.
Bevan House Primary Care (Bradford)
14 Piccadilly, Bradford BD1 3LS, every other Tuesday and Wednesday 10am to 1pm.
Organisations can either contact the national eVisa helpline or refer directly to their services using the online referral form. Find out more information on the Migrant Help website.
Help for British Sign Language (BSL) users
SignLive is a free service that will connect you to a qualified online BSL interpreter. The interpreter will relay the conversation between you and a member of staff. It can also be used for face-to-face conversations when travelling through one of Metro's bus stations in West Yorkshire.
Find out more about SignLive on the Metro website.
Co-creating ways to navigate and mitigate against misinformation and disinformation
Ofcom have just published the findings from their into navigating and mitigating against misinformation and disinformation.
This research has been carried out as part of their media literacy programme of work, to help inform Ofcom’s media literacy duty under the Online Safety Act to heighten public awareness and understanding of the nature and impact of misinformation and disinformation online, as well as ways to mitigate exposure to such information.
Read Co-creating ways to navigate and mitigate against mis and disinformation on the OFCOM website.
Mis/Disinformation Hub
Mis/Dis-Information has never been more prolific, according to OFCOM over 70% of the public have encountered it online. Ensuring the public have the tools and resources to be able to easily identify when something is deliberately misleading is as important as being able to report it, alongside tackling much wider systemic issues across social networks.
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority have created a Mis/Disinformation Hub full of resources for spotting and reporting misinformation and disinformation. Find the Mis/Disinformation Hub on the Liverpool City Region website.
A Minimum Digital Living Standard for UK Households in 2025 - Briefing Paper
The Minimum Digital Living Standard (MDLS) is a benchmark, developed with members of the public, for what households need to feel digitally included. This briefing outlines what is in the MDLS for UK Households in 2025, and how MDLS can be used to inform policy, provision, and partnership working.
Read the Minimum Digital Living Standard for UK Households in 2025 - Briefing Paper on the Good Things Foundation website.
Preparing for the 3G network switch off
The UK's mobile networks are completing their 3G shutdown this year, with O2 being the final provider to switch off in 2025. Vodafone, EE, and Three have already completed their transitions. For further information about the 3g network switch off visit the Good Things Foundation website.
A guide to buying refurbished computers for your charity
This guide from Computers 4 Charity – an organisation that refurbishes and upgrades surplus technology to benefit the circular economy – highlights some of the key considerations to help you make an informed decision when purchasing refurbished devices. Read A guide to buying refurbished computers for your charity on the Charity Digital website.
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.
Islamic Relief UK Grants Programme
Grants are available for charitable organisations across the United Kingdom to deliver projects and activities that support marginalised people, including women, young people, and refugees, and help build resilience to poverty
Amount: Up to £40,000.
Deadline: 7 July.
More information and to apply: Islamic Relief UK Grants Programme.
MSE Charity's Summer Application Round
A limited number of grants are available to small to medium-sized UK not-for-profit organisations for projects which are focused on delivering activities which make a lasting impact on how people think, behave and manage their money. The first step is to take the eligibility quiz. Groups who have successfully completed the quiz will receive an email on 2 July with a link to access the online application form.
Amount: Grants of between £2,000 and £10,000 are available.
Deadline: 10 July.
More information and to apply: MSE Charity's Summer Application Round.
VCSE Work and Health Trailblazer Fund
Grants are available to voluntary and community groups in Leeds to support projects that engage economically inactive people with health conditions or disabilities, helping them begin their journey towards employment.
Amount: £15,000 to £100,000.
Deadline: 8 July, 5pm.
More information and to apply: VCSE Work and Health Trailblazer Fund.
Stay Well This Winter Grants
Grants are available to community groups for projects in Leeds that can help people who are the most vulnerable to the adverse effects of cold and severe weather. The current round is for projects for winter 2025/26.
Amount: Up to £3,000.
Deadline: 31 July.
More information and to apply: Stay Well This Winter Grants.
The Access Foundation
Grants are available to registered charities, CICs, educational establishments and CIOs for projects that mitigate the digital divide by making computing facilities, support and/or learning available to disadvantaged and vulnerable people.
Amount: Up to £100,000.
Deadline: Rolling.
More information and to apply: The Access Foundation.
W F Southall Trust
Grants are available for charities in the UK working in the fields of environmental action and sustainability, social action, peace and reconciliation and Quaker work.
Amount: Up to £5,000.
Deadline: Rolling.
More information and to apply: W F Southall Trust.
npower Business Solutions Foundation
Grants are available for not-for-profit and educational institutions within 50 miles of LS15 8ZB to support projects that have a positive impact on local communities, improve places and spaces, and provide opportunities for individuals to reach their potential.
Amount: Funding is available in three bands, up to £100,000.
Deadline: Rolling.
More information and to apply: npower Business Solutions Foundation.
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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