Peer Assist: Breaking the cycle of re-offending
Community Impact Award
Peer Assist is a new digital platform developed to extend the reach of St Giles Trust services to ex-offenders and their families across the UK. High re-offending rates cost the...
Hands Free Computing: Making computers accessible for everyone
Digital Skills Award
Using a variety of programmes, assistive software, training, apps and on-going support, Hands Free Computing help make computers accessible for everyone, regardless of their disability. Since they began in 1997,...
Using apps to connect people and places
Young People’s Award
At just 21, Sam Heather has already created over 20 apps, which have been downloaded more than 500,000 times. Currently a student at the University of York, Sam uses his...
Learning hub provides carers with information and support online
Community Impact Award
Carers Link is a local voluntary organisation in East Dunbartonshire for family carers, providing information, advocacy, emotional support (both one-to-one and in groups) and training for adults who care for...
Understanding e-safety awareness and your digital footprint
Digital Skills Award
Cyber Champions address the social challenge of using digital technology by supporting children and adults, and promoting online wellbeing. Through free courses, interactive workshops and mentor programmes, they deliver a...
Teaching accessibility and tech, despite losing her sight
Young People’s Award 2015
Beth Deer is 16 years old, and last year she went completely blind. She received a BrightSpark scholarship through youth-led charity Young Pioneers, and is now studying to be a...
Bringing digital skills, events and webinars to local communities
Community Impact Award
JamPackedUK supports the teaching of digital skills and the development of the teaching of computing, providing inspiring and engaging experiences for learners of all ages and backgrounds. Targeted at areas...
Granset.com: Supporting over 50s get online
Digital Skills Award
Through free online guides, a public forum and video content, Gransnet.com is showing the over 50s that the internet connects people, with a wealth of knowledge, support, advice and entertainment...
Supporting LGTBQ teenagers with a free app
Young People’s Award 2015
Josie Baldwin, Emily Bowes, Katie Griffiths and Alexandra Hill, all aged 14, are the team behind the I’m Okay app. The girls wanted to build an app to support teenagers,...
Free app connects homeless, and those at risk, with support services
Community Impact Award 2015
Set up in 1971, Simon Community Northern Ireland is the leading homelessness charity in Northern Ireland, providing a range of services for people who are homeless or at risk of...
