From client to volunteer, supporting disabled people get back to work
IT Volunteer of the Year Award
Dalton Brown volunteers at Access to Business in Wolverhampton, supporting unemployed disabled people as they get back into work, training and self-employment. Before becoming a volunteer in August 2013, Dalton...
Helping young people personify and cope with stress
Digital Health Award
StressHeads is an innovative digital tool, accessible via mobile and desktop applications, which helps young people cope with, and understand, the causes of stress. Created by YouthNet, the brains behind...
Helping older and vulnerable people get online
IT Volunteer of the Year Award
Jane Styles and Ole Constantine have been volunteering with Wales & West Housing for over two years, helping older and vulnerable people get online. Despite both suffering ill health, Jane...
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...
