Digital Skills and Inclusion

Digital inclusion is the belief that everyone should have safe, equitable and meaningful access to digital technologies and the opportunities they offer. Having access to digital tools and the skills to use them can be transformative – and we want to be part of a society where no one is left behind.

Hosting the Digital Inclusion Alliance

We’re pleased to announce that GCVS has been chosen to host the Digital Inclusion Alliance (DIA) – established to strengthen collaboration across Scotland’s public, third and private sectors and promote a strategic, joined-up approach to tackling digital exclusion.

Read news here about the Digital Inclusion Alliance.

As host organisation we will:

• Provide a central point of contact and coordination for the DIA, helping to bring together organisations working on digital inclusion, amplify the voices of communities and practitioners, and ensure national conversations reflect grassroots insight.
• Facilitate shared resources, aligned approaches and peer learning across the sector – supporting partners to build capacity and deliver impact at scale.
• Work with our networks and infrastructure to support broader collaboration across Scotland.

Why this matters

Digital exclusion is closely linked with poverty and disadvantage. If you cannot access the internet, digital tools or the skills to use them, you are less likely to take up employment, training or support services, or to participate fully in society. Our work aims to ensure that people and organisations have the means, confidence and support to engage digitally. This role with the DIA further strengthens our commitment to a more inclusive digital Scotland.

Get involved

Are you interested in engaging with the collaboration work of the DIA – sharing learning, shaping resources, influencing policy?

Get in touch with our team via information@gcvs.org.uk or call 0141 332 2444 to help us direct your enquiry. Alternatively, learn more about the DIA through their LinkedIn profile here.