Investment helps bridge the digital divide in North Yorkshire

Now more than ever, digital skills are a vital part of daily life – from booking health appointments to staying in touch with friends and family. But not everyone has the confidence or know-how to get online and make the most of these tools.

That’s where our digital inclusion project came in. The £600,000 UKSPF-funded partnership programme tackled digital exclusion head-on across rural North Yorkshire – helping community organisations develop digital support projects, set up digital hubs and train digital champions to provide the one-to-one support so many people need.

As a result, we have helped individuals develop vital digital skills, build confidence and access essential services.

In 2024/5 the project saw:

• 40 projects delivered in 120+ venues
• 3k people supported with digital skills
• 83 training sessions to boost confidence and capability
• 250+ digital champions trained.

Get inspired

Hear how the funding helped deliver a digital project in Thirsk Library, and what that meant for local residents.

If you have any questions or would like to find out more about the programme you can contact: michael.fletcher@communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk.

Details of previously funded hub projects can be seen here.