Why is digital connectivity important for communities during COVID-19 and beyond?

This session was held in partnership with Good Things Foundation. It explored how digital connectivity plays a vital role during COVID-19 and what we can learn from this to support communities in the future.

The discussion was between:

• Helen Milner, Chief Executive of the Good Things Foundation (chair)
• Chris Ashworth, Head of Public Benefit at Nominet
• Andrew Blakey, Riverside Community (an Essex-based community group)
• Nick Gardham, Chief Executive of Community Organisers
• Melissa Ray, Digital Portfolio Officer, The National Lottery Community Fund

Take a look at this short blog by Chief Executive of the Good Things Foundation, Helen Milner OBE.

Please note: This event has already taken place. You can however watch a recording of it and read our full report on improving digital connectivity in communities through the below link. 

Re-watch and read the full report

By looking at the issues that are affecting communities now, this event series hopes to better understand how communities can not only respond to COVID-19 but renew and increase their resilience following it. This series will look at food security, mental health, and the shifting values and ideas emerging as a result of the pandemic.

Good Things Foundation is a social change charity, helping people to improve their lives through digital. They tackle the most pressing social issues of our time, working with partners in thousands of communities across the UK and further afield.

This session has passed but is available to re-watch here.