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Birmingham-wide digital inclusion project run by Northfield Community Partnership and commissioned by Birmingham City Council.

Helping NNSs, assets, social workers and social prescribers to feel confident about providing the right support to citizens.
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Are you organising an event for #ALD26? Please add it to our calendar so we can share it in our newsletter, Facebook and here on Bluesky! 

https://findingada.com/worldwide-events/c/add/

And here's to all the amazing women in STEM whose work and discoveries are so worth celebrating!
October 1, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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💬 Add your voice: the State of AI & Black Communities survey.

Black AI Futures is gathering the global Black community's experience of AI, from healthcare and hiring to online life, into evidence that is carried into policy conversations.

Take the anonymous 15-minute survey here 👉 buff.ly/RJCsRzA
Black AI Futures - Empowering Black & Global Majority Communities Through AI
Black AI Futures is a strategic initiative dedicated to ensuring AI technologies empower Black & Global Majority communities. Join us in shaping an inclusive AI future.
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September 30, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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Growing older should never mean growing disconnected! This #InternationalDayOfOlderPeople, Bridge Point West Midlands demonstrates the importance of digital inclusion, community support and connection. Small steps can make a big difference!
Growing Older, Staying Connected: What We Are Learning in Birmingham
As we mark the International Day of Older People on 1 October, Bridge Point West Midlands CIC is celebrating the contribution older people make to our communities while highlighting a challenge we see regularly: too many older residents are becoming disconnected from the services, technology and social networks around them.
www.volunteerbrum.org
October 1, 2026 at 8:20 AM
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Today marks International Day of Older People (IDOP) and the theme is "What's on your doorstep?"
October 1, 2026 at 8:47 AM
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You shouldn’t get nuisance calls if you didn’t give the caller your number.

There are things you can do to stop getting nuisance calls that you don’t want. Read more ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4rxTUbw
September 28, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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UK, Leicester: ALD Celebration, The National Space Centre will host a photographic display of the Ada Lovelace statue standing in Hinckley, accompanied by the story of the contribution she made to computerisation. 12 Oct, 9am - 16 Oct, 5pm, Free. #ALD25 findingada.com/event/ada-lo...
September 30, 2026 at 12:26 PM
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In today’s world, getting online is a necessity. Put simply: Can't get online, can't get by.

As we prepare for our launch, our focus centres on five key pillars that define modern digital life.

Sign up to our newsletter to get involved: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/newsletter
September 15, 2026 at 12:09 PM
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Newsletter alert! Ada Lovelace Day is speeding towards us, and we have two indie events on our calendar already. If you're organising one, let us know. I also have an opportunity to support our Gender Equity in the Workplace report.

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ALD News: Indie events and Gender Equity in the Workplace report
Ada Lovelace Day is just four weeks away. Are you ready?
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September 15, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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Two images we’ve seen shared on social media alongside claims about anti-migrant protestors in Portsmouth are fake.

While there are lots of genuine photos of yesterday’s protest, these two images are AI-generated.

Here’s how we know 🔍
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Fake images of Portsmouth small boats protest circulate online – Full Fact
AI-generated images are being shared on social media alongside claims about anti-migrant protestors.
fullfact.org
September 7, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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👋 The Digital Leads Network is open for membership!

This growing community of more than 550 nonprofit digital leads is dedicated to peer learning and sharing across the sector.

Members gain access to meetups and an AI peer group.

Membership is free; fill out the form at our site 👉 buff.ly/4agzkCk
Digital Leads Network - CAST
A growing community of not-for-profit digital leads committed to making the most of digital technology for positive social impact.
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September 8, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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If you come across a picture or video you think could be fake, would you ask an AI chatbot about it? We’ve been looking at how various LLMs cope with queries like this, and often found the answer is not very well.
Full Fact analysis shows AI chatbots spouting misinformation about AI-generated images, wars and royal fall outs – Full Fact
Multiple models gave us misinformation when we asked about fake content and false claims circulating online, both before and after we wrote about them.
fullfact.org
August 28, 2026 at 12:14 PM
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Could scanning a QR code lead to being scammed? ⚠️

Not always, but scammers are using QR codes in places you would usually trust to lead you to fake websites or apps.

Take a look at our advice on spotting a scam and what to do if you think you've been scammed: https://bit.ly/4aRbili
August 28, 2026 at 3:56 PM
A reminder: the landline is going digital: what you need to know
#DigitalInclusion
Your landline is going digital: what you need to know
Landlines are moving to digital technology, often called digital landlines. This is to help make sure you continue to have a reliable home phone service.
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August 27, 2026 at 10:45 AM
What to do about a scam call, text or message.
What to do about a scam call, text or message
If you think you’ve received a scam call, text or message, the most important thing is not to engage with it. Don’t reply, click any links, press any buttons or share personal or financial details.
www.ofcom.org.uk
August 27, 2026 at 10:16 AM
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Ahead of our annual digital inclusion campaign, Get Online Week, get front row access to our latest updates, new research, and major advocacy wins by subscribing to our newsletter. 📩

Sign up today:

https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/newsletter
August 26, 2026 at 12:34 PM
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Can't get online, can't get by.🌐

We’re gearing up for something big this #GetOnlineWeek to change that narrative.

The countdown is on to 19th of October.

👉 Visit our campaign page and spread the word: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/get-online-week
August 19, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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1.6M adults can't access essential online services, from booking medical appointments to managing finances.

Explore the data & download your free #DigitalNation2026 resource: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-research/research-and-evidence/research-2024/digital-nation
August 21, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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💡 Free 'Ask Me Anything Digital' webinars

Alongside the Tech for Good Alliance, we'll be holding a series of free online sessions throughout June.

Bring your digital questions, and we'll start working through some shared solutions together!

See all dates and book your free place 👉 buff.ly/mqRtgF5
Tech for Good Alliance
Buy tickets – Tech for Good Alliance
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May 27, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Last chance to book a place on tomorrow's Fact or Fiction? learning session.
Learn How To Tell What’s Real Online
A relaxed community session exploring how to spot misleading information, scams and fake content online using real-life examples & practical discussion.
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Join us at our first Fact or Fiction? Workshop - Digital NNS
Join our new Fact or Fiction? community workshop exploring how to spot scams, fake stories and misleading information online. Friendly, practical sessions helping people feel safer and more confident ...
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May 27, 2026 at 3:35 PM
We're hiring!
We're looking for two community-minded people to join the Digital NNS team in Birmingham.
In these exciting (we might be biased) roles, you'll be working across Birmingham to help address digital exclusion
£29,295 FTE | Flexible PT hours | Home-based digitalnns.org.uk/were-hiring-...
April 8, 2026 at 10:34 AM
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As we look to our next strategy period, we're considering what we've learnt from the last three years. It’s time to treat digital access as a fundamental right, not a privilege.

Read our strategy: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/about/our-strategy
March 6, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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Manchester is set to combat digital barriers for residents as we partner with Autotrader and Greater Manchester Combined Authority to launch a digital inclusion push.

Read more at https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/our-news/our-news-2026/autotrader-gmca-landmark-di-plan
March 10, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Our latest launch is the city centre Digital Cafe.
Please share with anyone who has questions about getting the most from their phone, tablet or laptop.
📆Next Monday, 16th March
🕙10-12 (come anytime)
📍EthyOn Cafe, 13a Cannon Street B2 5EN
🍵Refreshments
#DigitalInclusion
www.bvsc.org/Event/digita...
March 11, 2026 at 3:44 PM