Connecting Communities

Thousands of households across the East End have no access to the internet.  This is an increasing area of concern, with clear links between digital exclusion and income poverty. Digital exclusion disproportionately impacts children as they need to access critical online learning resources as part of their schooling. It impacts young people seeking employment. And it impacts older people, who represent 76% of those excluded. Older people in particular face high levels of isolation, have difficulties accessing health care and other vital services, like benefits.   

To tackle digital inequality in the East End, we created an innovative partnership with the Letta Trust, the London Borough of Tower Hamlets Council, and Poplar HARCA .  

Through this pilot project, we have worked with schools in Tower Hamlets to identify students and families most in need of support. We provide them with a laptop, 12-months’ free broadband and deliver a comprehensive digital training programme.  

So far, we have distributed over 400 laptops. 

Watch our short film to see the difference we’re making!