Strengthen your offer
You’re already doing important work, we’re here to help you build on it.
From funding opportunities to ready-to-use resources, we can support you to expand your digital offer in a way that works for you.
Funding opportunities - you can access external funding to support your digital inclusion work.
National Digital Inclusion Network
Good Things Foundation is one of the leading digital inclusion charities in the UK. With a network of over 5,000 organisations throughout the country, this network is known as the National Digital Inclusion Network.
Joining the network gives you access to tools and funding to grow your support, including:
- National Databank – free SIM cards for people who need data
- Learn My Way – free digital skills learning platform
- Grants and funding to expand your work
Support with funding applications
If you’re looking for funding but don’t know where to start, you’re not alone.
#CovConnects works closely with the Council’s Community Resilience Team, who can support you to:
- Find relevant funding
- Strengthen your applications
- Develop your ideas
Email: communityresilience@coventry.gov.uk
Vodafone - charities.connected
Charities can apply for free SIM cards with data calls and texts, to support the people they work with.
These can be used in ways that suit your service. For example:
- Supporting individuals by helping individuals get online and stay connected
- Running drop-in sessions
- Enabling access to online services
Vodafone distributes SIM cards through charities, not individuals. Individuals who’d like help getting mobile data, should check our #CovConnects map to find out who distributes National Databank SIM cards.
Find out more on Vodafone’s website
Showing your worth
You’re already making a difference in your community, we want to help you share that. #CovConnects can support you to showcase your work and celebrate the impact you’re having.
We can:
- Visit your service or meet online to learn more about what you do
- Help turn your work into stories, case studies or videos
- Share your impact across our networks
This helps raise awareness, inspire others, and highlight the important role you play in tackling the digital divide.
If you’ve got something you’d like to share, we’d love to hear from you. Book time with the #CovConnects team.