Good Things Foundation
@goodthingsfdn.bsky.social
Powering the National Databank, National Device Bank and our free online digital skills platform, Learn My Way. Supporting the National Digital Inclusion Network.
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We're thrilled to announce Vicki Sellick MBE as our new Chief Executive designate!
Vicki brings vital expertise to build on the visionary leadership from our founder, Helen Milner OBE.
Read more at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/our-news/our-news-2026/good-things-ceo-appointment.
Vicki brings vital expertise to build on the visionary leadership from our founder, Helen Milner OBE.
Read more at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/our-news/our-news-2026/good-things-ceo-appointment.
Online communities are growing but not everyone has access to connect.
“Just join the group chat" isn’t always possible if you don’t have a smartphone, or the app, or even know it exists.
Being left out shouldn’t start with being logged out.
“Just join the group chat" isn’t always possible if you don’t have a smartphone, or the app, or even know it exists.
Being left out shouldn’t start with being logged out.
February 12, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Online communities are growing but not everyone has access to connect.
“Just join the group chat" isn’t always possible if you don’t have a smartphone, or the app, or even know it exists.
Being left out shouldn’t start with being logged out.
“Just join the group chat" isn’t always possible if you don’t have a smartphone, or the app, or even know it exists.
Being left out shouldn’t start with being logged out.
Digital exclusion isn’t just a personal challenge - it’s a public policy issue, blocking access to crucial opportunities like work, healthcare, education, and essential services.
Key barriers include:
- Affordability of devices or data
- Digital skills gaps
- Lack of support
Key barriers include:
- Affordability of devices or data
- Digital skills gaps
- Lack of support
February 6, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Digital exclusion isn’t just a personal challenge - it’s a public policy issue, blocking access to crucial opportunities like work, healthcare, education, and essential services.
Key barriers include:
- Affordability of devices or data
- Digital skills gaps
- Lack of support
Key barriers include:
- Affordability of devices or data
- Digital skills gaps
- Lack of support
We’re excited to announce that Reconome is now our exclusive tech partner powering the National Device Bank.
We’re committing to deliver 85,000 devices across the UK. 💻
Read more: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/our-news/our-news-2026/goodthings-reconome-to-deliver-85000-devices
We’re committing to deliver 85,000 devices across the UK. 💻
Read more: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/our-news/our-news-2026/goodthings-reconome-to-deliver-85000-devices
February 3, 2026 at 12:47 PM
We’re excited to announce that Reconome is now our exclusive tech partner powering the National Device Bank.
We’re committing to deliver 85,000 devices across the UK. 💻
Read more: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/our-news/our-news-2026/goodthings-reconome-to-deliver-85000-devices
We’re committing to deliver 85,000 devices across the UK. 💻
Read more: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/our-news/our-news-2026/goodthings-reconome-to-deliver-85000-devices
How would you book a GP appointment?
Many essential services have moved online now, making things like accessible healthcare a barrier to those who are digitally excluded.
Without access, connectivity or confidence, people could be locked out of their own healthcare🔒
We're working to fix that.
Many essential services have moved online now, making things like accessible healthcare a barrier to those who are digitally excluded.
Without access, connectivity or confidence, people could be locked out of their own healthcare🔒
We're working to fix that.
January 26, 2026 at 4:05 PM
How would you book a GP appointment?
Many essential services have moved online now, making things like accessible healthcare a barrier to those who are digitally excluded.
Without access, connectivity or confidence, people could be locked out of their own healthcare🔒
We're working to fix that.
Many essential services have moved online now, making things like accessible healthcare a barrier to those who are digitally excluded.
Without access, connectivity or confidence, people could be locked out of their own healthcare🔒
We're working to fix that.
New, free Learn My Way topics, developed with People’s Partnership, are now available. Designed to help people take control of their finances online, reducing the ‘poverty Premium’.
Explore the topics at: https://www.learnmyway.com/explore-the-subjects/managing-your-money-online
Explore the topics at: https://www.learnmyway.com/explore-the-subjects/managing-your-money-online
January 20, 2026 at 4:53 PM
New, free Learn My Way topics, developed with People’s Partnership, are now available. Designed to help people take control of their finances online, reducing the ‘poverty Premium’.
Explore the topics at: https://www.learnmyway.com/explore-the-subjects/managing-your-money-online
Explore the topics at: https://www.learnmyway.com/explore-the-subjects/managing-your-money-online
Digital exclusion impacts all ages - from parents and carers to workers and students trying to keep up.
It hits hardest for those already facing financial struggles.
That’s why we’re working to bring devices, data, and digital skills to people who need them most.
It hits hardest for those already facing financial struggles.
That’s why we’re working to bring devices, data, and digital skills to people who need them most.
January 19, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Digital exclusion impacts all ages - from parents and carers to workers and students trying to keep up.
It hits hardest for those already facing financial struggles.
That’s why we’re working to bring devices, data, and digital skills to people who need them most.
It hits hardest for those already facing financial struggles.
That’s why we’re working to bring devices, data, and digital skills to people who need them most.
We're thrilled to announce Vicki Sellick MBE as our new Chief Executive designate!
Vicki brings vital expertise to build on the visionary leadership from our founder, Helen Milner OBE.
Read more at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/our-news/our-news-2026/good-things-ceo-appointment.
Vicki brings vital expertise to build on the visionary leadership from our founder, Helen Milner OBE.
Read more at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/our-news/our-news-2026/good-things-ceo-appointment.
January 15, 2026 at 9:05 AM
We're thrilled to announce Vicki Sellick MBE as our new Chief Executive designate!
Vicki brings vital expertise to build on the visionary leadership from our founder, Helen Milner OBE.
Read more at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/our-news/our-news-2026/good-things-ceo-appointment.
Vicki brings vital expertise to build on the visionary leadership from our founder, Helen Milner OBE.
Read more at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/our-news/our-news-2026/good-things-ceo-appointment.
Missed this? 💭
Our CEO, @helenmilner.bsky.social, shares why digital inclusion is vital to building a more prosperous future for everyone.
Read the blog at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/digital-inclusion-insights/digital-inclusion-insights-2025/digital-inclusion-economic-solution.
Our CEO, @helenmilner.bsky.social, shares why digital inclusion is vital to building a more prosperous future for everyone.
Read the blog at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/digital-inclusion-insights/digital-inclusion-insights-2025/digital-inclusion-economic-solution.
January 12, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Missed this? 💭
Our CEO, @helenmilner.bsky.social, shares why digital inclusion is vital to building a more prosperous future for everyone.
Read the blog at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/digital-inclusion-insights/digital-inclusion-insights-2025/digital-inclusion-economic-solution.
Our CEO, @helenmilner.bsky.social, shares why digital inclusion is vital to building a more prosperous future for everyone.
Read the blog at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/digital-inclusion-insights/digital-inclusion-insights-2025/digital-inclusion-economic-solution.
At Good Things, we power life-changing digital inclusion initiatives.
Working hand-in-hand with our amazing network of community organisations and partners, we help people get the devices, data, and skills they need, to ensure everyone can participate in a digital society.
Working hand-in-hand with our amazing network of community organisations and partners, we help people get the devices, data, and skills they need, to ensure everyone can participate in a digital society.
January 8, 2026 at 5:11 PM
At Good Things, we power life-changing digital inclusion initiatives.
Working hand-in-hand with our amazing network of community organisations and partners, we help people get the devices, data, and skills they need, to ensure everyone can participate in a digital society.
Working hand-in-hand with our amazing network of community organisations and partners, we help people get the devices, data, and skills they need, to ensure everyone can participate in a digital society.
Stop getting unhelpful AI responses – learn the simple trick to get AI to write exactly what you need.
Build your understanding of and confidence with artificial intelligence on our free interactive learning platform - the AI Gateway - at https://learning.goodthingsfoundation.org/ai.
Build your understanding of and confidence with artificial intelligence on our free interactive learning platform - the AI Gateway - at https://learning.goodthingsfoundation.org/ai.
January 6, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Stop getting unhelpful AI responses – learn the simple trick to get AI to write exactly what you need.
Build your understanding of and confidence with artificial intelligence on our free interactive learning platform - the AI Gateway - at https://learning.goodthingsfoundation.org/ai.
Build your understanding of and confidence with artificial intelligence on our free interactive learning platform - the AI Gateway - at https://learning.goodthingsfoundation.org/ai.
Digital inclusion isn’t a nice-to-have - it’s a basic need. More and more of life happens online.
People need a device, data, skills and support when it’s needed.
This is the Minimum Digital Living Standard. We work with the @NDI_Network to help people get online and thrive.
People need a device, data, skills and support when it’s needed.
This is the Minimum Digital Living Standard. We work with the @NDI_Network to help people get online and thrive.
January 2, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Digital inclusion isn’t a nice-to-have - it’s a basic need. More and more of life happens online.
People need a device, data, skills and support when it’s needed.
This is the Minimum Digital Living Standard. We work with the @NDI_Network to help people get online and thrive.
People need a device, data, skills and support when it’s needed.
This is the Minimum Digital Living Standard. We work with the @NDI_Network to help people get online and thrive.
Happy New Year from everyone at Good Things Foundation! 🎉
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January 1, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Happy New Year from everyone at Good Things Foundation! 🎉
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Is one of your New Year's Resolutions to stay connected to what's happening in digital inclusion?
Sign up to our newsletter to hear about all of the Good Things we're doing to help fix the digital divide!
Fill out the form to subscribe at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/newsletter.
Sign up to our newsletter to hear about all of the Good Things we're doing to help fix the digital divide!
Fill out the form to subscribe at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/newsletter.
December 31, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Is one of your New Year's Resolutions to stay connected to what's happening in digital inclusion?
Sign up to our newsletter to hear about all of the Good Things we're doing to help fix the digital divide!
Fill out the form to subscribe at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/newsletter.
Sign up to our newsletter to hear about all of the Good Things we're doing to help fix the digital divide!
Fill out the form to subscribe at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/newsletter.
As we look back on this year, we're celebrating individuals - like you!
As 2025 comes to a close, we're grateful for all the ways you've helped us make sure no one is left behind - whether you've been supporting people, sharing knowledge, or advocating for change.
Thank you💗
As 2025 comes to a close, we're grateful for all the ways you've helped us make sure no one is left behind - whether you've been supporting people, sharing knowledge, or advocating for change.
Thank you💗
December 30, 2025 at 4:11 PM
As we look back on this year, we're celebrating individuals - like you!
As 2025 comes to a close, we're grateful for all the ways you've helped us make sure no one is left behind - whether you've been supporting people, sharing knowledge, or advocating for change.
Thank you💗
As 2025 comes to a close, we're grateful for all the ways you've helped us make sure no one is left behind - whether you've been supporting people, sharing knowledge, or advocating for change.
Thank you💗
Discover how AI can help with everything from writing emails to planning holidays, creating knitting patterns to learning a language.
What will you tackle with it today?
Learn more about AI with our free interactive learning tool, the AI Gateway, at https://learning.goodthingsfoundation.org/ai.
What will you tackle with it today?
Learn more about AI with our free interactive learning tool, the AI Gateway, at https://learning.goodthingsfoundation.org/ai.
December 29, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Discover how AI can help with everything from writing emails to planning holidays, creating knitting patterns to learning a language.
What will you tackle with it today?
Learn more about AI with our free interactive learning tool, the AI Gateway, at https://learning.goodthingsfoundation.org/ai.
What will you tackle with it today?
Learn more about AI with our free interactive learning tool, the AI Gateway, at https://learning.goodthingsfoundation.org/ai.
On the 12th Day of Good Things✨
We’re calling on researchers, organisations, and community groups!
Our Indicators of Digital Inclusion offer ready-made questions that you can easily incorporate to your surveys: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-research/indicators-of-digital-inclusion
We’re calling on researchers, organisations, and community groups!
Our Indicators of Digital Inclusion offer ready-made questions that you can easily incorporate to your surveys: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-research/indicators-of-digital-inclusion
December 26, 2025 at 4:18 PM
On the 12th Day of Good Things✨
We’re calling on researchers, organisations, and community groups!
Our Indicators of Digital Inclusion offer ready-made questions that you can easily incorporate to your surveys: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-research/indicators-of-digital-inclusion
We’re calling on researchers, organisations, and community groups!
Our Indicators of Digital Inclusion offer ready-made questions that you can easily incorporate to your surveys: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-research/indicators-of-digital-inclusion
Happy Holidays!
We hope you're all having a wonderful time during this festive season.
Thank you for all your hard work to fix the digital divide this year. We've made incredible progress together and we look forward to making bigger strides with you next year! 🤝
We hope you're all having a wonderful time during this festive season.
Thank you for all your hard work to fix the digital divide this year. We've made incredible progress together and we look forward to making bigger strides with you next year! 🤝
December 25, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Happy Holidays!
We hope you're all having a wonderful time during this festive season.
Thank you for all your hard work to fix the digital divide this year. We've made incredible progress together and we look forward to making bigger strides with you next year! 🤝
We hope you're all having a wonderful time during this festive season.
Thank you for all your hard work to fix the digital divide this year. We've made incredible progress together and we look forward to making bigger strides with you next year! 🤝
We'll be back soon! Our office is now closed until 2nd January 2026.
Wishing you all happy holidays and a wonderful end to the year!
Why not take a read of all the Good Things you might have missed this year on our website at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/.
Wishing you all happy holidays and a wonderful end to the year!
Why not take a read of all the Good Things you might have missed this year on our website at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/.
December 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We'll be back soon! Our office is now closed until 2nd January 2026.
Wishing you all happy holidays and a wonderful end to the year!
Why not take a read of all the Good Things you might have missed this year on our website at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/.
Wishing you all happy holidays and a wonderful end to the year!
Why not take a read of all the Good Things you might have missed this year on our website at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/.
The gift of AI help can go a long way, why not have a go?
Our AI Gateway has easy guides to help everyone get started with everything you need.
Let’s embrace an stress-free festive season with a little digital magic!✨
https://learning.goodthingsfoundation.org/ai
Our AI Gateway has easy guides to help everyone get started with everything you need.
Let’s embrace an stress-free festive season with a little digital magic!✨
https://learning.goodthingsfoundation.org/ai
December 23, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The gift of AI help can go a long way, why not have a go?
Our AI Gateway has easy guides to help everyone get started with everything you need.
Let’s embrace an stress-free festive season with a little digital magic!✨
https://learning.goodthingsfoundation.org/ai
Our AI Gateway has easy guides to help everyone get started with everything you need.
Let’s embrace an stress-free festive season with a little digital magic!✨
https://learning.goodthingsfoundation.org/ai
We know that being online changes lives, but did you know it also strengthens our whole economy?🌍
Read our CEO Helen Milner's blog here:
https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/digital-inclusion-insights/digital-inclusion-insights-2025/digital-inclusion-economic-solution
Read our CEO Helen Milner's blog here:
https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/digital-inclusion-insights/digital-inclusion-insights-2025/digital-inclusion-economic-solution
December 22, 2025 at 7:10 PM
We know that being online changes lives, but did you know it also strengthens our whole economy?🌍
Read our CEO Helen Milner's blog here:
https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/digital-inclusion-insights/digital-inclusion-insights-2025/digital-inclusion-economic-solution
Read our CEO Helen Milner's blog here:
https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/digital-inclusion-insights/digital-inclusion-insights-2025/digital-inclusion-economic-solution
What does digital inclusion really mean in 2025? ✨
Our research connects the dots: from Minimum Digital Living Standard to digital health barriers & place-based partnerships.
Read our research at goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-research/research-and-evidence.
Our research connects the dots: from Minimum Digital Living Standard to digital health barriers & place-based partnerships.
Read our research at goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-research/research-and-evidence.
December 21, 2025 at 5:42 PM
What does digital inclusion really mean in 2025? ✨
Our research connects the dots: from Minimum Digital Living Standard to digital health barriers & place-based partnerships.
Read our research at goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-research/research-and-evidence.
Our research connects the dots: from Minimum Digital Living Standard to digital health barriers & place-based partnerships.
Read our research at goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-research/research-and-evidence.
We're creating real impact with our strategic partners.✨
They're partnerships with purpose, working with us to ensure everyone can participate in our digital world.
Watch the video to find out more or visit our partnerships page - https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/partner.
They're partnerships with purpose, working with us to ensure everyone can participate in our digital world.
Watch the video to find out more or visit our partnerships page - https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/partner.
December 19, 2025 at 4:17 PM
We're creating real impact with our strategic partners.✨
They're partnerships with purpose, working with us to ensure everyone can participate in our digital world.
Watch the video to find out more or visit our partnerships page - https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/partner.
They're partnerships with purpose, working with us to ensure everyone can participate in our digital world.
Watch the video to find out more or visit our partnerships page - https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/partner.
We are thrilled to announce that in partnership with @cwmpas.bsky.social, we have been awarded the contract for the new national Digital Inclusion Wales programme!
Read more: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/our-news/our-news-2025/good-things-foundation-cwmpas-award
Read more: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/our-news/our-news-2025/good-things-foundation-cwmpas-award
December 18, 2025 at 4:50 PM
We are thrilled to announce that in partnership with @cwmpas.bsky.social, we have been awarded the contract for the new national Digital Inclusion Wales programme!
Read more: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/our-news/our-news-2025/good-things-foundation-cwmpas-award
Read more: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/our-news/our-news-2025/good-things-foundation-cwmpas-award
On the 8th Day of Good Things…Let's shine a light on our What Works? Co-Lab.✨
We're on a mission to figure out what really works for digital inclusion.
Want to see what we've discovered so far? Check out our work at: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-research/what-works-colab
We're on a mission to figure out what really works for digital inclusion.
Want to see what we've discovered so far? Check out our work at: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-research/what-works-colab
December 17, 2025 at 7:42 PM
On the 8th Day of Good Things…Let's shine a light on our What Works? Co-Lab.✨
We're on a mission to figure out what really works for digital inclusion.
Want to see what we've discovered so far? Check out our work at: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-research/what-works-colab
We're on a mission to figure out what really works for digital inclusion.
Want to see what we've discovered so far? Check out our work at: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-research/what-works-colab
On the 7th Day of Good Things we celebrate our community partners✨
Local councils help to ensure all residents can participate in our digital society.
https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/digital-inclusion-insights/digital-inclusion-insights-2025/local-councils-baking-in-digital-inclusion
Local councils help to ensure all residents can participate in our digital society.
https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/digital-inclusion-insights/digital-inclusion-insights-2025/local-councils-baking-in-digital-inclusion
December 15, 2025 at 9:14 PM
On the 7th Day of Good Things we celebrate our community partners✨
Local councils help to ensure all residents can participate in our digital society.
https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/digital-inclusion-insights/digital-inclusion-insights-2025/local-councils-baking-in-digital-inclusion
Local councils help to ensure all residents can participate in our digital society.
https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/digital-inclusion-insights/digital-inclusion-insights-2025/local-councils-baking-in-digital-inclusion