Support Digital Inclusion

We believe that digital inclusion is essential for fostering a thriving, equitable community.

We invite forward-thinking organisations to join us in our mission to bridge the digital divide in Sunderland. By contributing to our digital inclusion initiatives, your corporate social responsibility efforts can help provide essential digital confidence and skills, access to technology, and support for those who need it most. Together, we can ensure that every individual in Sunderland has the opportunity to participate fully in the digital world, if they choose to, by enhancing their quality of life and opening doors to new opportunities. Let's work together to create a digitally inclusive future for Sunderland.

How you can support and contribute:

- Provide support to at risk groups i.e. Sponsor a Child with Tech

- Provide opportunities for work's experience or internships within your own organisation

- Employ Digital Apprenticeships

- Donate devices (new/old) 

- Donate time to deliver digital confidence and skills sessions

- Purchase SIM Cards and / or Mi-Fi Devices and donate them to a local foodbank

- Increase connectivity in the community by providing access to free friendly approved Wi-Fi

- Fund a Digital Inclusion post(s), or set up a Digital Champion role within your workforce

- Deliver a fund-raising event or host a Techy Tea Party.

- Sponsor or donate cash to a local digital hub charity. 

There could be others ideas and solutions you can think of not listed above.  If you would like to pick up a conversation, email smartcity@sunderland.gov.uk.