ABOUT US
How we can help your charity or CIC get online and what we do to give back.
INTRODUCTION
Digital Charities is a Community Interest Company committed to supporting other CICs and charities by building and maintaining their websites, ensuring they have an accessible and professional online presence.
Additionally, we provide vital digital training to unemployed individuals in local communities, equipping them with IT skills, job readiness, and confidence-building programs to enhance their employability and social mobility.
THE NEED FOR THESE SKILLS
Across the UK, a significant digital divide prevents many individuals from accessing employment opportunities, benefits, and essential services.
Many charities and CICs struggle with online visibility, limiting their reach and impact. Additionally, unemployment remains high in disadvantaged communities, where individuals often lack digital skills, self-confidence, and professional training.
Digital Charities exists to address these challenges by providing free or low-cost web services for charities and practical IT training for job seekers.
MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to bridge the digital divide by providing high-quality web development services to charities and empowering individuals in our community through digital skills training, job search support, and confidence-building initiatives.
By increasing digital literacy and employability, we help people secure jobs and improve their quality of life.
COMMUNITY BENEFITS
Digital Charities delivers impact in three core areas:
1. Supporting Charities & CICs: Many small charities struggle with outdated or nonexistent websites. We ensure they have the digital tools to reach their communities, raise funds, and operate efficiently.
2. Upskilling Unemployed Individuals: Our training programs cover IT basics, CV writing, interview techniques, application support, and confidence-building, equipping participants for sustainable employment.
3. Boosting Economic and Social Wellbeing: By helping people secure jobs and supporting charities to thrive, we strengthen the local economy and social fabric.
TRAINING & DELIEVERY METHODS
Our training programs will be delivered in three formats to ensure accessibility:
• In-person training: Workshops in local community hubs with hands-on support.
• Remote learning via Zoom: Ensuring inclusivity for those with childcare, mobility, or transportation challenges.
• Self-paced online modules: Allowing participants to learn at their own pace with guided exercises.
Each participant will receive:
• A structured 6-12 week training plan covering confidence-building, digital literacy, job application support, and interview preparation.
• Access to one-on-one coaching sessions for CV reviews and job search support.
• A certificate of completion to boost their confidence and job applications.
GRANT FUNDING REQUEST
To maximise our impact, we seek funding to cover:
• IT equipment and software licences for training.
• Venue hire for in-person workshops. – Salaries for skilled trainers, web developers, and administrative staff.
• Hosting, cybersecurity, and maintenance costs for charity websites.
• Marketing and outreach to ensure wide community engagement.
• Participant support, including device loans and internet access where needed.
• Safeguarding measures, including staff DBS checks and data protection compliance.
• Essential administrative costs, ensuring smooth operation and governance.
PROGRAMME DELIVERABLES & OUTCOMES
• Development and maintenance of at least 20 charity websites per year.
• Direct training support for 100+ unemployed individuals annually.
• Digital Charities aims for 70% of participants to successfully gain employment, apprenticeships, or further education.
• Increased online presence and engagement for supported charities, leading to more funding and outreach.
SUSTAINABILITY & PARTNERSHIPS
We will ensure long-term impact by forming partnerships with:
• Local businesses to offer mentorship and work experience placements.
• Colleges and training providers to enable progression into further education.
• Government and job centres to support individuals into employment.
• Community centres, housing associations, healthcare professionals, GPs, and addiction specialists as referral partners.
• Additionally, we will generate revenue through affordable web development services, reinvesting funds into our community training initiatives.
PARTNERSHIPS & COMMUNITY COLLABORATION
To maximise Digital Charities’ impact and ensure that those who need our services can easily access them, we have built strong partnerships with a range of community organisations and professionals.
This includes local community centres, housing associations, employers, addiction specialists, healthcare professionals, and GPs, who will act as referral partners, directing individuals in need of digital skills training and job support to our programmes.
By collaborating with these trusted partners, we can reach individuals facing barriers to employment, ensuring they receive comprehensive support that addresses both their personal and professional development needs.
Our referral network also strengthens our ability to support charities and CICs, helping them expand their digital presence and connect with broader audiences.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Our programmes are open to all, with a focus on supporting marginalised groups, including:
• Individuals with disabilities.
• Single parents facing employment barriers.
• Long-term unemployed and economically disadvantaged individuals.
• Ethnic minority groups and non-native English speakers. (With fluency in Arabic, we provide added support for Arabic-speaking participants.)
MEASURING IMPACT
We will track our success through:
• Regular feedback from participants and partner charities.
• Employment outcomes and skill improvement reports.
• Digital analytics for supported websites (visitor engagement, donations, and growth metrics).
• Annual impact reports shared with stakeholders.
IN CONCLUSION
By funding Digital Charities, you will help empower individuals, strengthen charities, and bridge the digital divide.
Our approach ensures that disadvantaged individuals gain
employable skills while CICs and charities benefit from enhanced digital presence.
By supporting Digital Charities, you contribute to a sustainable model of empowerment that can be expanded to benefit even more individuals and organisations in the future.