2015
People’s Award 2015 – Vote Now!
Our panel of judges spent hours finalising the shortlist for each of this year’s Tech4Good Awards, before picking one winner for each of the seven categories. Now it’s your turn … Read more
Finalists for Tech4Good Awards 2015 have now been announced!
After yesterday’s fantastic networking event at BT Tower, we’re pleased to announce who made it to the finals for Tech4Good Awards 2015. You can find all 27 finalists on our … Read more
Making 3D printed limbs accessible for all
Vitória Maurício is an anatomical artist and 3D modeller, who had just finished a Masters degree at Glasgow University when she found Open Bionics on Twitter and asked to be … Read more
Supporting LGTBQ teenagers with a free app
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, … Read more
Teaching accessibility and tech, despite losing her sight
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 … Read more
Using apps to connect people and places
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 … Read more
Helping older and vulnerable people get online
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 … Read more
From client to volunteer, supporting disabled people get back to work
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 … Read more
Going above and beyond to support disabled people
Cecil Taylor is a dedicated volunteer with ITCanHelp. Visiting disabled people in their homes, day centres or residential accommodation, he helps resolve computer problems and provides support and guidance to … Read more
Encouraging students with complex needs to interact with the world
Rachael Moat is a musician and music teacher who volunteers once a week at Seashell Trust, a school for children with complex needs and severe learning difficulties, including little to … Read more
Turning young tech consumers into tech creators
Apps for Good is a free education programme, working to change tech education forever; to turn young tech consumers into tech creators, unlocking the confidence and talent of young people … Read more
Granset.com: Supporting over 50s get online
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 … Read more