Are you passionate about enhancing digital inclusion in your community? The Digital Hubs project, a collaborative initiative between Gloucestershire County Council and The DIGI Partnership, is seeking a new Community Lead Partners for the Cotswold and Cheltenham districts.

This is your chance to make a significant impact and support residents in becoming digitally included. Find out more from Alex Digby, Digital Projects Manager from FVAF below...

About the Digital Hubs Project

Since its inception in 2021, the Digital Hubs project has successfully supported over 7,000 Gloucestershire residents in improving their digital literacy. The project provides community builders and resources to help residents access technology, including assistance with video calling, social media, online shopping, booking appointments, and job searching

Funding details

The Digital Hubs Community Partner Fund offers up to £22,497 for each district per year until March 2027 to support the development, launch, and continuation of Digital Hubs in Cotswold and Cheltenham. The selected community partner/ or partners for each district will be responsible for recruiting and training community builders, establishing strong networks, developing Digital Hubs, and contributing to the ongoing co-production of project resources

Project aims

• Social Opportunities: Connect citizens to online social activities and keep them connected to friends and loved ones.
• Access to Services: Help citizens access services such as Citizen Advice, online shopping, banking, and the NHS app.
• IT Support: Provide a trusted and safe place for people to access the internet, improve digital literacy, and get support.
• Outreach Support: Offer dedicated outreach support for communities with specific digital needs.

How to apply

If your organisation has the infrastructure, experience, and skills to develop and sustain Digital Hubs in either the Cotswold or Cheltenham, we encourage you to apply. Submit your expression of interest (application forms are below) to Alex Digby at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Sunday, 16th February 2025.

• Cheltenham_Digi_Hubs_Community_Partner_Application_2025.pdf
• Cotswold_Digi_Hubs_Community_Partner_Application_2025.pdf

Find out more

Join us in making a difference and helping residents of Cotswold and Cheltenham become digitally included! For more information, please contact Alex Digby at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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