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Briefing Note: Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund – GBP 9.5m to Tackle the UK’s Digital Divide

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Empowering Local Councils & Charities to Get More People Online 


The UK Government has launched a GBP 9.5 million Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund to boost grassroots efforts tackling digital exclusion – helping people develop digital skills, access devices, and connect to online opportunities. Delivered in partnership with devolved governments, the fund supports the Plan for Change to drive growth and raise living standards. 



Fund Highlights 


  • Grants of GBP 25,000–GBP 500,000 (England) for local government, charities & research organisations 


  • Flexible delivery models in Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland via devolved administrations 


  • Projects can include tech skills workshops, device donation schemes, and innovative local solutions 


  • Builds on the IT Reuse for Good charter to recycle and rehome digital devices 

 


Why This Matters to You 


 For Councils & Charities – Funding to close the digital gap, improve access to services, and support employability 


 For Communities – Opportunity to access devices, skills training, and online savings of up to 25% on everyday costs 


 For Digital Champions – a platform to scale up proven local initiatives and test new approaches 



Opportunities 


✅ Reduce inequality by enabling access to jobs, healthcare, and online services  


✅ Strengthen local economies through improved digital participation  


✅ Unlock cost savings for residents and public services 

 


How Intelligens Consulting Can Help 


 ✅ Funding Application Support – writing or reviewing applications to strengthen your case and meet fund criteria  


✅ Needs Assessment – developing evidence-based, scalable inclusion projects tailored to your community  


✅ Programme Design – develop scalable, evidence-based inclusion projects  


✅ Evaluation & Reporting – measuring outcomes to secure future investment 



📩 Contact us to maximise your community’s share of the GBP 9.5m Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund. 


 

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