This week (20-26 October 2025), Reaching People will be supporting Get Online Week, Good Things Foundation's annual digital inclusion campaign.
The campaign aims to help tens of thousands of people discover the benefits of being online and build their confidence in using the internet - helping more people to cross the digital divide.
The Good Things Foundation website succinctly explains why digital skills matter now more than ever:
‘In today’s world, getting online is crucial. 90% of jobs are only advertised online, yet our latest poll discovered over a quarter of people aren’t confident using the internet to compete for jobs. Shopping online can save you an average of £3.29 per purchase, yet one in 10 people aren’t confident managing finances online. And 61% of people worry about the security of their personal details online, holding them back from making the most of the internet.’
Bridging the digital divide
At Reaching People, we’re committed to supporting those who are financially and digitally excluded to become more resilient and better able to deal with life challenges. This is delivered through projects including Refurb IT, Health Plus and Moneywise Living.
Our Just ASK initiative supports individuals to gain digital skills by helping them to navigate the digital world to access essential services and information online such as through Department of Work & Pensions, local council services, and HomeChoice for Housing.
Refurb IT helps with providing refurbished equipment and SIM cards for those who don’t have a device and cannot afford one. Find out more about how you can help Reaching People to bridge the digital divide with our new Refurb IT campaign.
Watch our Health+ team talk about how they approach the challenge of digital exclusion and its impact on people’s access to healthcare.
We’re also a member of the National Digital Inclusion Network, which means that we can access SIM cards distributed by the National Databank, activate the cards and gift free mobile data to people experiencing data poverty or living on a low income in the local community.
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