The difference we make
Since the launch of #CovConnects in 2022, we've worked with our partners to make a true difference in Coventry for residents facing digital exclusion.
Here is a snapshot of our impact to date.
From Cov, For Cov - the difference we make
- 6,000+ digital devices distributed through the #CovConnects Device Bank
- 220,000+ kg CO2 eq Carbon emissions saved
- 2800+ Kg of e-waste responsibly handled
- 350+ devices repaired
- Refurbished laptops, smartphones and tablets, plus peripherals and smart devices
- Mi‑Fi units and data‑enabled SIM cards help residents get online safely and confidently when they need to
#CovConnects Partners - powering digital inclusion
- 200+ #CovConnects Partners supported with devices for their communities
- 70+ partners returned for a second application - showing just how vital digital access is across the city
- 15,000+ Coventry residents impacted
- 4 Businesses donating devices
- 133 Digital inclusion hubs
- 16,500+ National Databank SIM cards distributed in Coventry
- Pilots, workshops, digital drop‑ins and tailored support - all enabled through the #CovConnects Device Bank and wider system support
Changing lives, one digital journey at a time
Our commitment to digital inclusion in Coventry is simple: We’re here for residents’ digital journey, because when people are connected, communities thrive.
Examples of our important work include: