Blogs, Stories and Partner Profiles

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Take a look at our blogs, stories and partner profiles below

Blogs

Find out what’s happening in Manchester, and get updates on the work being done by ourselves and our partners to promote digital inclusion across the city.

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An update on free sim cards with internet access.

An update on our scheme to provide low-income Manchester residents with free internet data loaded sims.

Gorton Hub offering an impressive amount of services for the community

The Gorton Hub brings together a range of local services under the same roof for the first time, creating a one-stop-shop for local people, all in a purpose built, highly accessible development.

Tackling the Digital Divide through a greener approach

Community Computers offer professional I.T. asset management. They can collect technology for free, and repair, refurbish and recycle technology that can be used to support those digitally excluded.

Community Stories

We are helping people all across Manchester to ensure that no one gets left behind. Becoming digitally confident can be a journey, and we’d like to share some of these experiences below.

Digital Skills Sessions with Potting Herbs with Gale

An inspiring story on how seeding aided the creation of digital skills sessions.

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Empowering Futures: Case studies on our Care-leavers’ road to digital success!

In an account given by their personal advisors, view the enlightening and impactful stories of care-leavers becoming digitally equipped.

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How Manchester’s libraries promote digital inclusion

From giving away free sim cards, to helping people gain digital skills, our Manchester Libraries are doing it all.
See in these case studies how our libraries are engaging with its people to foster digital participation.

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18 families, 3 schools, making a difference

By collaborating with our amazing refurb partners at Community Computers, we have been able to provide 18 families in 3 schools with laptops.
This project is part of the Making Manchester Fairer Children's and Education Kickstarter.

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Mustard Tree - Mrs A

The Mustard Tree has an iron-willed resolve to support local communities and people struggling from homeless, exclusion and socioeconomic disadvantages.
Mrs A is just one example of someone that Mustard Tree’s support workers have helped, and you can read her story by clicking the button below.

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Community Computers - Brenda's Story

Read about Brenda’s digital journey.
“Just jump in, you’ve got nothing to lose.”

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The impact of devices on Manchester's Charity Sector

Donated devices can go a long way, and the laptops donated by XMA went to help over 30 different local groups.

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Community Computers - Ani's Story

Read about Ani’s digital journey, and how an affordable laptop from Community Computers helped her family.

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Free SIMs with internet access in libraries

Find out how some Manchester people have been using the free SIMs they’ve received from our libraries.

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Partner Profiles

While we might be the experts on digital inclusion, we are by no means the experts on your communities. We’d like to give a shoutout to the work our amazing partners are doing to support digital and social inclusivity in Manchester.