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Powering the National Databank, National Device Bank and our free online digital skills platform, Learn My Way. Supporting the National Digital Inclusion Network. Header image text reads: "Fixing the digital divide - for good."
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Good Things Foundation @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social · 21d
Our founder and CEO, Helen Milner OBE, has announced her retirement in Spring 2026.

She says: “Good Things is a wonderful organisation with a clear mission and strategy, full of dedicated people. 2026 is a good time to pass the leadership into new hands”. Read more: bit.ly/3I0tj4L.
Good Things Foundation’s founder and CEO, Helen Milner to retire | Good Things Foundation
Helen Milner OBE, founder and Chief Executive of Good Things Foundation, has announced her retirement in Spring 2026, after 15 years of dedicated service.
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Good Things Foundation @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social · 2h
We’re calling on government to be bold and drive systemic action on digital inclusion.

Read our policy asks at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/digital-inclusion-insights/digital-inclusion-insights-2025/bake-in-dont-bolt-on-digital-inclusion-policy-asks-2025.
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Good Things Foundation @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social · 6d
We believe the UK Government should seize big moments for big impact and lead cross-sector action.

Read our policy asks at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/digital-inclusion-insights/digital-inclusion-insights-2025/bake-in-dont-bolt-on-digital-inclusion-policy-asks-2025.
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Good Things Foundation @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social · 8d
Meet the AI Gateway - free learning for everyone!

AI brings opportunities but some worry about being left behind.

Learn at your pace on our interactive platform that helps you understand and build confidence with AI in daily life.

Explore at: https://learning.goodthingsfoundation.org/ai.
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Good Things Foundation @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social · 13d
The @libdems.org.uk party conference is done - @teamlabouruk.bsky.social and Conservative party conferences to go!

Several Good Things staff members will be in Liverpool for the Labour event.

Find out more at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-research/at-political-party-conferences.
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Cara Hilton @carahilton.bsky.social · 14d
How do we join the dots between tackling child poverty & digital exclusion in Scotland?

Read my guest blog for
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Joining the dots: Child poverty and the digital divide in Scotland | Good Things Foundation
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Good Things Foundation @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social · 14d
We’re calling on government to close digital inclusion gaps and expand the National Digital Inclusion Network's vital work.

Read more at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/digital-inclusion-insights/digital-inclusion-insights-2025/bake-in-dont-bolt-on-digital-inclusion-policy-asks-2025.
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Good Things Foundation @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social · 16d
Our Director of Evidence and Engagement, Dr Emma Stone, is at the @libdems.org.uk party conference in Bournemouth with a tote-ally simple message...

Digital inclusion should be #BakedInNotBoltedOn!

Watch the video below to find out more! ⬇️
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Good Things Foundation @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social · 19d
This week marks the start of the major party conference season!

We'll be there championing digital inclusion across government.

First up is the @libdems.org.uk party conference in Bournemouth!

Find out more at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-research/at-political-party-conferences
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Good Things Foundation @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social · 21d
Our founder and CEO, Helen Milner OBE, has announced her retirement in Spring 2026.

She says: “Good Things is a wonderful organisation with a clear mission and strategy, full of dedicated people. 2026 is a good time to pass the leadership into new hands”. Read more: bit.ly/3I0tj4L.
Good Things Foundation’s founder and CEO, Helen Milner to retire | Good Things Foundation
Helen Milner OBE, founder and Chief Executive of Good Things Foundation, has announced her retirement in Spring 2026, after 15 years of dedicated service.
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Good Things Foundation @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social · 23d
Before last year’s UK General Election, Mayor Burnham highlighted how vital digital connectivity is for accessing essentials like public services.

We’re calling for digital inclusion to be embedded into service transformation.

Read our policy asks at https://bit.ly/3Vk3tM1.
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Good Things Foundation @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social · 26d
Wondering where we'll be at this year's Party Conferences?

We'll be at the Liberal Democrats, Labour and then Conservative party conferences - championing digital inclusion.

Find out more at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-research/at-political-party-conferences
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Good Things Foundation @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social · 27d
Last year, we spoke with @labourtogether.bsky.socials Kirsty Innes about AI.

Learn more about our new policy asks, which include AI, at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/digital-inclusion-insights/digital-inclusion-insights-2025/bake-in-dont-bolt-on-digital-inclusion-policy-asks-2025.
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Good Things Foundation @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social · Sep 5
It's nearly time for party conference season...

Discover our policy priorities for a digitally inclusive UK below or at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/digital-inclusion-insights/digital-inclusion-insights-2025/bake-in-dont-bolt-on-digital-inclusion-policy-asks-2025.
Dark blue background. Bold yellow text reads: "Our digital inclusion policy asks for party conference season 2025." Bold yellow text - a hashtag - below reads: "Baked In Not Bolted On." Good Things Foundation logo at the top right. At the bottom right are three curved lines - one yellow, one teal and one orange. Dark blue background. Below are two circles in different colours, one with a number 1 in it and another with a number 2 in it. Bold white text next to the first circle reads: "Lead with vision." Below white text reads: "Set a bold, future-focused vision for a digitally included UK in the age of AI, across all departments and underpinning all missions." Bold white text next to the second circle reads: "Deliver online public services that work for everyone." Below white text reads: "Embed digital inclusion into the transformation of Government services." Good Things Foundation logo at the top right. At the bottom right are three curved lines - one yellow, one teal and one orange. Dark blue background. Below are two circles in different colours, one with a number 3 in it and another with a number 4 in it. Bold white text next to the first circle reads: "End the postcode lottery." Below white text reads: "Co-invest to expand the National Digital Inclusion Network, to remove gaps in digital inclusion support due to geographical and societal inequalities." Bold white text next to the second circle reads: "Seize big moments for big impact." Below white text reads: "Lead cross-sector action so that big infrastructure changes create a more inclusive society and increase value for the public." Good Things Foundation logo at the top right. At the bottom right are three curved lines - one yellow, one teal and one orange. Dark blue background. Below is a circle with a number 5 in it. Bold white text next to the circle reads: "Innovate funding for inclusive growth." Below white text reads: "Be bold and drive systemic change with innovative economic mechanisms for digital inclusion, so everyone can participate in a digital society - now and in the future." Good Things Foundation logo at the top right. At the bottom right are three curved lines - one yellow, one teal and one orange.
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Good Things Foundation @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social · Aug 29
We’re so pleased to hear you’ve joined the National Digital Inclusion Network! Thank you for helping to #FixTheDigitalDivide - for good.
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Good Things Foundation @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social · Jul 16
Our Group Chief Executive, @helenmilner.bsky.social has been named one of UKtech50 2025 - @computerweekly.bsky.social's top 10 most influential people in technology.

Read Helen's quote below or to find out more, visit www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/our....
Text reads: "I am blown away to find out that I’ve been named the 9th most influential person in UK technology, thanks to Computer Weekly’s judges and readers! I’ve been working in digital inclusion for 20 years and it’s motivating to know that our work at Good Things is making a significant impact. This achievement isn't just mine, it belongs to my incredible team and Board, to the individuals and communities that make up the National Digital Inclusion Network, and everyone who's supported our journey. It’s an honour to also be highlighted as the number one female founder, alongside other brilliant female founders, representing a diversifying sector that's changing for the better. It’s not always been easy, in fact, it’s often a white knuckle rollercoaster! I’m so proud to be leading the way and excited to keep pushing boundaries, innovating and preparing people for our digital future.” Text below reads: "Helen Milner OBE, Group Chief Executive, Good Things Foundation."
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Good Things Foundation @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social · Jul 11
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Good Things Foundation @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social · Jul 11
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Good Things Foundation @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social · Jul 11
Celebrating progress and making new connections at our annual House of Lords Reception.

Thank you to all who launched Digital Nation 2025 with us yesterday - we know there is so much more to do, but together we can fix the digital divide.

Visit our LinkedIn page for more photos!
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Good Things Foundation @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social · Jul 10
What's the state of our digital nation?

We've released our annual Digital Nation to show at what's happening in the digital exclusion landscape in 2025.

To see the full picture, visit www.goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-r....
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aplecollective.bsky.social @aplecollective.bsky.social · Jul 9
📢 New from the @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social: Tackling Data Poverty: Innovation and Collaboration explores how tech and systemic change can close the digital divide.

Proud to see APLE featured!

📘 Read the report & blog: www.goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-r...
Tackling Data Poverty: Innovation and collaboration | Good Things Foundation
This report, is the latest from the Data Poverty Lab and explores the role of innovation - both technological and systemic - in tackling data poverty. By Dr Sarah Knowles with Dr Emma Stone.
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Good Things Foundation @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social · Jun 25
We’ve worked with @liverpooluni.bsky.social, VodafoneThree and Deloitte on a playbook that will help you think about how your organisation can implement an IT reuse programme that promotes both circularity and digital inclusion.

Find the playbook at reuseforgoodplaybook.org.
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Good Things Foundation @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social · Jun 25
Find out more about the Charter at www.gov.uk/government/p....
IT Reuse for Good charter
Organisations and public bodies, express you interest and sign this charter to take a ‘reuse first’ approach to IT assets and help close the digital divide.
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Good Things Foundation @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social · Jun 25
We are proud to have collaborated with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, VodafoneThree and Deloitte to develop the IT Reuse for Good Charter.

The Charter will change lives in the UK - giving the gift of digital inclusion, whilst also reducing e-waste.
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CRSP, Loughborough University @crsp-uk.bsky.social · Jun 12
Together with @liverpooluni.bsky.social, @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social and Nuffield Foundation, we've developed a single Minimum Digital Living Standard (MDLS) -a benchmark on what households need to be digitally included.

Find out what the MDLS for UK households is in 2025 here tinyurl.com/3aw2d2mv
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Good Things Foundation @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social · Jun 4
Thanks for joining us in helping everyone become digitally equal, able and safe so that they can be happier, healthier and better off!