Building Digital Skills Fund
In partnership with Virgin Money Foundation, we have launched a fund to support community groups and charities with projects to address digital inequalities in Glasgow and the surrounding area.
The fund has allocated £688,000 so far to eight charities to support people across the city by boosting their digital skills and confidence, providing access to affordable data and broadband, and ensuring they have the necessary equipment such as mobile Wi-Fi devices.
Organisations that will benefit from the fund are Cranhill Development Trust, Fuse Youth Café, Govanhill Baths Community Trust, Govan Community Project, Maryhill Integration Network, Rosemount Lifelong Learning, South West Arts and Music Project (SWAMP), and The Whiteinch Centre.
Each of the charities receiving support from the first round of funding have been selected for the crucial role they play in promoting digital inclusion throughout their communities.
Tackling Digital Poverty in Glasgow
An estimated 44,450 people living in Glasgow do not have internet access, according to the most recent Glasgow Household Survey. The Building Digital Skills Fund will assist in bridging the divide, with funding to help with access to equipment and key digital skills, including using internet platforms for applying for jobs and college courses and using search engines.
In the press
Six organisations boosted by donations from HFD Charitable Foundation
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Benefit from our Digital Skills Fund
If you would like to enquire about our Building Digital Skills Fund Glasgow, please get in touch or head to our application page to see if funds are currently available.
