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Give the gift of getting online this Christmas

If you get a new laptop, mobile phone or tablet at Christmas, you could change a life by donating your old device. We pass them on to people who would otherwise miss out on all the benefits of computers and internet access.

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Connectivity at Christmas

We’re helping to keep residents connected this Christmas. By working with Good Things Foundation and O2 who created the National Databank, residents in need can benefit from free mobile, data, texts and calls.

Digital Inclusion Showcase: Bridging the Gaps, building future

Find out how our landmark event aimed at fostering digital inclusion in Salford, the 'Empowering People Through Digital Inclusion' gathering proved to be a resounding success. Spearheaded by Salford City Council Mayor Paul Dennett, the event brought together local businesses, industry leaders, and passionate individuals committed to addressing the digital divide that exists within the community. 

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How to avoid the 12 Scams of Christmas

AbilityNet is a UK-based charity with a global reach - who's vision is a digital world accessible to all. 
Could you, or someone in your community benefit from understanding more about the online world, and how to avoid the scams that run rife within it?
Come along and join Greater Manchester Police and the team from AbilityNet charity for a valuable training session that's completely free.

People on devices

Are you a local business who would like to support your local community with digital access?

Be part of a unique initiative uniting local businesses and partners to give back to the community and residents by helping them get online.

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Digital Champions in Salford

We have enthusiastic friendly people from across the city of Salford, who have an understanding of basic digital skills, to share with others. By providing fellow residents with support, we will be able to teach them important digital skills like online banking, being safe online, aware of possible scams and the ability to communicate with their friends and family.

Key figures

262,697
Population of Salford
130,000
Number of households in Salford
29,000
Number of people we have supported to get online
200
Public access computers
91
Number of buildings with free public Wi-Fi
2,293
Number of older people that Inspiring communities have supported with digital skills
1,400
Number of BAME people that have been supported by NMCP

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If you would like to join our online centres network please compete this form to find our more about how you can join and what support we can offer.

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