Digital Inclusion

We joined the Digi partnership programme in September 2022, a partnership that brings together 7 community sector organisations across the county and Gloucestershire County Council to address digital exclusion. To learn more about the Digi partnership programme click here

There is a wide variety of reasons people feel unable to join the digital world and this can be a barrier for people wanting to connect with their community. We are committed to creating opportunities and connections that prevent digital exclusion and make a positive impact on the lives of those who live in Gloucester. Our strengths-based approach focuses on building connections and empowering individuals to take ownership of their digital experience.

We are promoting digital literacy by tapping into the strengths and assets of the community. Rather than setting up a service, we are working with communities to help them develop their own digital hubs so that they can, in turn, support others in their community in a sustainable way. 

Our Digital Community Builder’s role is to support our experienced Community Builders throughout Gloucester, taking note of when people in communities show interest in digital topics, empowering them to take charge and act on what is important to them. As we move forward with our project, our Digital Community Builder will be instrumental in supporting community organisations to be more digitally aware and help them give the best support possible to people living in Gloucester.

The Digital Community Builder helps to organise regular and tailored digital drop-in sessions in local community spaces, offering support, advice and help for those with their devices in order to improve people’s digital skills in the way which benefits them most. These drop-in Digihubs are tailored to fit each community and allow for an informal approach to increasing digital skills.  

Current Digihub locations in Gloucester:

·       Lonsdale Methodist Church and Community Hall, Lonsdale Road, Gloucester, GL2 0TA - every Monday 11am-1pm (during community lunch)  

·       City Church (The Chapel), Seymour Road, Gloucester, GL15PT - every Tuesday 10:30-12pm (alongside coffee and company group) 

·       Linden Chatty Cafe, Gloucester Community Church, Stroud Rd, Gloucester GL1 5JR - once a month on Mondays 10-11am 

To read about our case studies click ‘Learn more’ below

To find out more about how our Digi-Hubs work, please contact flora@gloscommunitybuilding.co.uk