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Robert Shapiro

@Robshapiro3

Partnerships Manager @Goodthingsfdn interested in #digitalinclusion & #socialinclusion

 Sheffield, England
goodthingsfoundation.org
Joined October 2009
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Celebrated the launch of #GetOnlineWeek at @UKHouseofLords with Gov, partners, supporters & @NDI_Network hubs this morning 🎉 We heard from Lord Knight, @helenmilner and @RhonddaBryant, Minister of State at @SciTechgovuk. Here's what happened 👇
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We're proud partners of @GoodThingsFdn to together #FixTheDigitalDivide as high digital engagement can save people £900 more a year. Today, we attended their reception at the House of Lords alongside other partners to hear about the range of work being done at their hubs. It was also a great opportunity to showcase how #MoneyWellness donate old equipment to the National Device Bank to support digitally excluded people. We do this because 2.4 million households can't afford their mobile phone contract, highlighting the need for good debt advice.
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💥 With a new Government in post, and just before recess, we are excited to be at House of Lords for our reception. Joined by @marthalanefox & our partners we are celebrating our collective impact towards fixing the digital divide. “Can you imagine a world without digital?”
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Exciting partnership announcement. 🌟 We're collaborating with @HotTopicsHT to #FixTheDigitalDivide through a series of fundraising initiatives, reusing devices for social good and community events. Read all about it: bit.ly/3wAYoX2
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As the UK's leading digital inclusion charity, we want to #FixTheDigitalDivide - for good. We've been calling to current & future Gov to set a strategic & practical pathway to #DigitalInclusion. About our policy asks 🔽 goodthingsfoundation.org/fix… #GeneralElection #UKElection2024
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AI is the next tech evolution. We want to help everyone navigate it confidently & safely. To achieve this we're being supported by @AccentureUK, and our new video is the perfect starting point for AI beginners! View the trailer below & free video here: bit.ly/3UTQTUg
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What's the state of our digital nation? The latest research shows it's a digital paradox. There's a clear case for action. Gov, business, community orgs & each one of us need to work together to #FixTheDigitalDivide. See all Digital Nation 2024 research: goodthingsfoundation.org/ins…
What is the state of our digital nation? 92% agree most essential services now require internet access. But 8.5 million people lack basic digital skills to use the internet. And it costs more to buy goods or use offline services. Food costs are now 50% higher when purchased offline.

ALT What is the state of our digital nation? 92% agree most essential services now require internet access. But 8.5 million people lack basic digital skills to use the internet. And it costs more to buy goods or use offline services. Food costs are now 50% higher when purchased offline.

We can become a digital nation by making sure everyone is digitally included with a device, digital capability, connectivity, confidence & trust, and a local place to get digital support.

ALT We can become a digital nation by making sure everyone is digitally included with a device, digital capability, connectivity, confidence & trust, and a local place to get digital support.

People who received digital inclusion support said they're: 1. Happier. 76% say it's helped them connect with friends and family. 2. Healthier. 68% can now use online tools to manage their health. 3. Better off. People with digital skills save £900 more a year, and there could be a £13.7 billion benefit to the economy if everyone had digital skills and access. 4. More employable. 68% saw a work or skills related benefit.

ALT People who received digital inclusion support said they're: 1. Happier. 76% say it's helped them connect with friends and family. 2. Healthier. 68% can now use online tools to manage their health. 3. Better off. People with digital skills save £900 more a year, and there could be a £13.7 billion benefit to the economy if everyone had digital skills and access. 4. More employable. 68% saw a work or skills related benefit.

The ways you can help build a digital nation. 1. Read our 2024 digital nation research. 2. Help someone find local connectivity & digital skills support. 3. Join 5000 other organisations and become a digital inclusion hub. 4. Donate business devices to the National Device Bank

ALT The ways you can help build a digital nation. 1. Read our 2024 digital nation research. 2. Help someone find local connectivity & digital skills support. 3. Join 5000 other organisations and become a digital inclusion hub. 4. Donate business devices to the National Device Bank

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We’re here in London to launch Digital Nation 2024, our annual infographic compiling research on the state of digital inclusion in the UK. Brilliant to be celebrating the launch with our strategic partners, supporters & businesses that want to #FixTheDigitalDivide - for good!
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Helen Milner@helenmilner27 Mar 2024
At ITV Salford spreading the digital inclusion message. @ITVPurpose @GoodThingsFdn @VodafoneUK #fixthedigitaldivide
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Helen Milner@helenmilner27 Mar 2024
Today we're at Media City Salford joining @ITVPurpose to spread the word about reducing e-waste and tech for social good. Employees are donating devices to help us and the National Digital Inclusion Network to #FixTheDigitalDivide @GoodThingsFdn @NDI_Network @VodafoneUK
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Thanks so much to the team @StLukesTrust for such a warm welcome, PC Pals is one of many great initiatives taking place there and was truly inspiring, a key takeaway from me is the need for devices is huge, businesses take note, what do you do with your end of life tech?
St Luke's Community Centre (@StLukesTrust) profile pictureSt Luke's Community Centre@StLukesTrust21 Feb 2024
Thrilled to welcome colleagues from the @GoodThingsFoundation for a visit to our online centre. Ready to showcase our digital support services and highlight the incredible initiatives we've been working on together. Let the knowledge exchange begin! #DigitalInclusion #TechForAll
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🔐 Today is #SaferInternetDay where organisations come together to make the internet safer & better for all. Our Community Engagement Manager @LO_branch has pulled together tonnes of resources to keep you & your loved ones safe online. Check them out 👉 bit.ly/484CZSv
Text: Safer Internet Day: the best resources for keeping people safe online. Good Things' Community Engagement Manager, Louise Branch, shares her top online safety resources, in celebration of Safer Internet Day 2024. Alongside photo of Lou smiling.

ALT Text: Safer Internet Day: the best resources for keeping people safe online. Good Things' Community Engagement Manager, Louise Branch, shares her top online safety resources, in celebration of Safer Internet Day 2024. Alongside photo of Lou smiling.

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This #GetOnlineWeek I visited @FirstCtc in Bradford, thank you to the whole team for such a welcoming atmosphere and it was great seeing first hand the amazing impact you have supporting people with ESOL and Digital Skills, look forward to visiting again soon.
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Genta H@GentaH1120 Sep 2023
Absolutely delighted that Get Online London won the Connected Britain’s Community Improvement Award tonight @LOTI_LDN @LDN_CDO @tashbright @GoodThingsFdn thanks to all the boroughs and VCS partners for your tireless work in helping Londoners get online
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Today, @LordsCommsCom launched a report exploring digital exclusion in a cost-of-living crisis. The report highlighted how millions are being left behind as the digital divide deepens & a clear need to fund digital inclusion support. Which is why we're delighted to announce...
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⚡ We're here at #ResetConnect to talk all things National Device Bank! 🌍 Come and see us at stand G100 to find out more about how you can extend the life cycle of your organisations devices.
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📣 We will be attending @ResetConnect to talk all about the #NationalDeviceBank and how businesses can get involved. Find out more about the event ▶️ bit.ly/3HW7s9R
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🔎Our new research reveals the biggest barriers to getting online. We wanted to know what was holding people back from accessing the internet. Here's what we found: 💻38% of the UK think that the biggest barrier to getting online is not knowing how to use the internet.
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Emma Stone@Emma_Stone20202 Feb 2023
Spot on - great to hear @MartinSLewis talk with @MayorofLondon about broadband social tariffs, and how important it is to help as many people be digitally enabled as we can ... @GoodThingsFdn couldn't agree more!
Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) profile pictureSadiq Khan
@SadiqKhan2 Feb 2023
Today we welcomed Londoners to City Hall to get advice on how to navigate the cost of living crisis from @MartinSLewis. You can find free advice and support on our cost of living hub here: ⬇️ london.gov.uk/programmes-str…
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Thrive LDN@ThriveLDN2 Feb 2023
We’re also joined by @EnergySvgTrust @energyadvlondon @GoodThingsFdn @LondonFire @DebtFreeAdvice_
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