Digital Inclusion Project 2025 – 2026
Digital inclusion is about ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to benefit from digital technology. Being online helps people stay connected, access important services, explore learning or job opportunities, and feel less isolated.
Funded by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority through the UK government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund, local organisations have set up digital hub services across the city. Each hub is led by trained Digital Champions who support people to build their digital confidence and skills.
Take a look at the upcoming Digital Inclusion Programme Events
31 March - Mental Health Awareness - Digital Inclusion Programme
Funded by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, a range of free training courses is available covering several topics.
Course name: Mental Health Awareness
Date: Tuesday 31 March
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Venue: Priory Street Centre, York YO1 6ET
Provided by: Mind
Course Summary:
This course will help develop an understand as to what mental health and wellbeing is
- Dispel stigma surrounding mental health issues
- Recognise the signs of mental health and wellbeing
- Be aware of common mental health conditions and treatments
- Explore ways to support others · Examine ways of maintaining our own mental health and wellbeing
- Look at available resources
Course Booking: To book a course please email [email protected]
Please put the name and the date of the course you wish to book in the title of the email e.g. Safe and Social 28th November.
Within the email include the full name of the individual attending the course and their email, as well as organisation (if applicable). You can book multiple individuals on the same course using one email, but please send separate emails for each different course you are looking to make bookings for.
About the funding
Funding for this programme was provided through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Grants were available to Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations, Public Sector bodies and Primary Care providers to develop locally-based digital support projects.
Our role
York CVS supported York-based organisations throughout the application process. This included offering tailored guidance, answering queries, and encouraging a wide range of organisations to apply.
We also contributed to the funding appraisal process by reviewing and scoring applications from across York and North Yorkshire to help inform decisions.
Now that funding has been awarded, we continue to support the funded projects. We provide guidance, attend monthly Digital Inclusion Network meetings, and lead on monitoring York-based projects to make sure they meet their agreed outcomes.
Digital Inclusion Programme
Service Directory
This directory lists the digital inclusion services available in York and North Yorkshire, including what each hub offers and how to get in touch.
Aphasia Support
Supporting people with aphasia through loaned iPads, specialist speech therapy apps, expert-led digital hubs and technical support.
Contact: James Major Email: [email protected] Tel: 0300 102 3500 Location: Balne Lane Community Centre, Wakefield, WF2 0DPCity of York Council
Integrating digital inclusion into York’s mental health hubs through social prescribing, Digital Buddies and tailored group and one-to-one support.
Contact: Rachel Parker Email: [email protected] Location: People Directorate, West Offices, Station Rise, York YO1 6HTCommunity Connect: Access Amplified
Building community digital capacity in Micklegate through peer support, shared devices and local Digital Champions.
Email: [email protected] Location: St Clements Church, Scarcroft Rd, York YO23 1NF and The Collective Sharehouse, Clements HallCommunity Furniture Store
Expanding IT ReUse into a digital support hub, providing refurbished devices, Digital Champion support and volunteer skills development.
Contact: Jayme Shea Email: [email protected] Tel: 01904 235026 Location: The Raylor Centre, James St, York YO10 3DWEimaan Culture and Community Services CIC
Helping ethnic minority groups develop digital skills and confidence to access online services and resources.
Contact: Shamim Eimaan Email: [email protected] Tel: 07512 269203 Location: 72 Cherry Wood Crescent, YO19 4QNExplore Libraries and Archives
The project will help people access essential health services and information through guided one-to-one and group digital sessions. The courses focus on accessing health and well-being services such as using the NHS app and booking doctors’ appointments. The sessions also assist older people with navigating online resources that support their physical and mental well-being.
Contact: Katie Atkinson Email: [email protected] Tel: 01904 552655 Location: Tang Hall Explore, The Centre@Burnholme, Mossdale Avenue, Tang Hall, York, YO31 0HAMySight York
Helping blind and partially sighted people through one-to-one tech support, digital cafés, and peer mentoring to build skills and confidence.
Email: [email protected] Tel: 01904 636269 Location: Ground Floor, 84-86 Walmgate, York, YO1 9TLNorth Yorkshire Business and Education Partnership (NYBEP)
Working with SEND pupils and families to build confidence in online safety and introduce future learning and job paths.
Contact: Lauren Atkin Email: [email protected] Tel: 07498 902170 Location: IT Centre, Innovation Way, Heslington, York YO10 5NPRefugee Action York
Empowering refugees and asylum seekers through tailored digital support embedded in weekly sessions, enabling confident access to health, education, benefits and essential online services.
Contact: Tetyana Lunyova Email: [email protected] Tel: 07355 667807 Location: Clifton Children's Centre, Kingsway N, York YO30 6JAYork Learning
Delivering roadshows in digitally excluded areas of York to support access to local authority services and digital skills.
Contact: Misoon El-Gomati Email: [email protected] Tel: 07860 693602 / 01904 554277 Location: West Offices, Station Rise, York YO1 6GA