Let's Celebrate Digitober 2024

100 devices will be gifted to eligible Salford residents at this event on:

Wednesday 2 October, 2pm - 4pm

Little Hulton Library, Longshaw Drive Worsley, Cadishead M28 0AZ

Are You Eligible?

If you would like to apply for a device you must meet the below criteria and provide evidence of this:

• Be over 18 years old, with photo ID
• Be a Salford resident, providing proof of address, dated within the last two months.
• Have no access to a suitable device (either a laptop or tablet)
• Be in receipt of one of the following income based benefits (you will be asked to provide a copy as proof):
  • Income Support: This benefit is no longer open to new claims. Existing claimants can continue to receive it, but new applicants should apply for Universal Credit instead.
  • Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA): This is available for those who are unemployed and actively seeking work.
  • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA): Available for those who have a disability or health condition that affects how much they can work.
  • The Guaranteed Element of State Pension Credit: This is for people over State Pension age on a low income.
  • Universal Credit (not working): Available for those who are out of work or on a low income.
  • Universal Credit (working): Available for those earning £616.67 or less per month.
  • Child Tax Credit: Available for those with children, provided they are not also receiving Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190.
  • If you get support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.

Please note, you will be asked to provide evidence of the above criteria at the event. If you're unable to provide copies you will not be able to receive a device.

Partners

• Digital Everyone
• IN4.0 Group
• Women with Wings
• Salford Community Leisure
• BetterOff
• Gateway Localities
• Corinth Training
• Connect Talent
• Age Friendly Salford
• Employment Hubs
• Digital Champions

100 devices will be gifted to eligible Salford residents at this event on:

Thursday 10 October, 10:30am – 12:30pm

Broughton Hub, 50 Rigby Street, Salford M7 4BQ

Are You Eligible?

If you would like to apply for a device you must meet the below criteria and provide evidence of this:

• Be over 18 years old, with photo ID
• Be a Salford resident, providing proof of address, dated within the last two months.
• Have no access to a suitable device (either a laptop or tablet)
• Be in receipt of one of the following income based benefits (you will be asked to provide a copy as proof):
  • Income Support: This benefit is no longer open to new claims. Existing claimants can continue to receive it, but new applicants should apply for Universal Credit instead.
  • Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA): This is available for those who are unemployed and actively seeking work.
  • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA): Available for those who have a disability or health condition that affects how much they can work.
  • The Guaranteed Element of State Pension Credit: This is for people over State Pension age on a low income.
  • Universal Credit (not working): Available for those who are out of work or on a low income.
  • Universal Credit (working): Available for those earning £616.67 or less per month.
  • Child Tax Credit: Available for those with children, provided they are not also receiving Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190.
  • If you get support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.

Please note, you will be asked to provide evidence of the above criteria at the event. If you're unable to provide copies you will not be able to receive a device.

Partners

• Digital Everyone
• BetterOff
• IN4.0 Group
• Gateway Localities
• Corinth Training
• Connect Talent
• Age Friendly Salford
• Employment Hubs
• Digital Champions

Delivered by Digital Champions and Corinth Training this session builds on the Big Device Giveaway events, providing support to residents with the devices they received.

The session will cover basic use of their device, registration with Learn My Way and answer any questions they may have.

Please note that if you wish to attend this event you must register in one of the following ways:

• If you are attending one of the Big Device Giveaway events, you can register with a Digital Champion.
• Complete the Digital Skills Workshop registration form and select the date you want to attend. 
• Present at your nearest gateway and ask them to help you complete a registration form.
• Call Spirit of Salford to book your place at 0800 952 1000.

Location: Little Hulton Library - Longshaw Drive Worsley, Cadishead M28 0AZ

Date: Friday 11 October - 1:30pm – 3:30pm

Please join us for a live learning event for Get Online Week. This event covers How to Spot and Avoid Online Scams.

Location:

Foyer of the following gateways

• Broughton Hub - 50 Rigby Street, Salford, M7 4BQ
• Eccles Gateway - 28 Barton Lane, Eccles, Salford, M30 0TU
• Pendleton Gateway - 1 Broadwalk, Pendleton, Salford, M6 5FX
• Swinton Gateway - 100 Chorley Road, Swinton, M27 6BP
• Walkden Gateway - 2 Smith Street, Walkden, Salford, M28 3EZ

100 devices will be gifted to eligible Salford residents at this event on:

Thursday 17 October, 9:30am-11:30am

Salford Lads Club, St Ignatius Walk, Salford M5 3RX 

Are You Eligible?

If you would like to apply for a device you must meet the below criteria and provide evidence of this:

• Be over 18 years old, with photo ID
• Be a Salford resident, providing proof of address, dated within the last two months.
• Have no access to a suitable device (either a laptop or tablet)
• Be in receipt of one of the following income based benefits (you will be asked to provide a copy as proof):
  • Income Support: This benefit is no longer open to new claims. Existing claimants can continue to receive it, but new applicants should apply for Universal Credit instead.
  • Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA): This is available for those who are unemployed and actively seeking work.
  • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA): Available for those who have a disability or health condition that affects how much they can work.
  • The Guaranteed Element of State Pension Credit: This is for people over State Pension age on a low income.
  • Universal Credit (not working): Available for those who are out of work or on a low income.
  • Universal Credit (working): Available for those earning £616.67 or less per month.
  • Child Tax Credit: Available for those with children, provided they are not also receiving Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190.
  • If you get support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.

Please note, you will be asked to provide evidence of the above criteria at the event. If you're unable to provide copies you will not be able to receive a device.

Partners

• Digital Everyone
• BetterOff
• IN4.0 Group
• Gateway Localities
• Corinth Training
• Connect Talent
• Age Friendly Salford
• Employment Hubs
• Digital Champions
• Virgin Media O2

100 devices will be gifted to eligible Salford residents at this event on:

Monday 21 October, 12pm – 2pm

Hamilton Davies Trust, 117C Liverpool Road Cadishead, M44 5BG

Are You Eligible?

If you would like to apply for a device you must meet the below criteria and provide evidence of this:

• Be over 18 years old, with photo ID
• Be a Salford resident, providing proof of address, dated within the last two months.
• Have no access to a suitable device (either a laptop or tablet)
• Be in receipt of one of the following income based benefits (you will be asked to provide a copy as proof):
  • Income Support: This benefit is no longer open to new claims. Existing claimants can continue to receive it, but new applicants should apply for Universal Credit instead.
  • Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA): This is available for those who are unemployed and actively seeking work.
  • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA): Available for those who have a disability or health condition that affects how much they can work.
  • The Guaranteed Element of State Pension Credit: This is for people over State Pension age on a low income.
  • Universal Credit (not working): Available for those who are out of work or on a low income.
  • Universal Credit (working): Available for those earning £616.67 or less per month.
  • Child Tax Credit: Available for those with children, provided they are not also receiving Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190.
  • If you get support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.

Please note, you will be asked to provide evidence of the above criteria at the event. If you're unable to provide copies you will not be able to receive a device.

Partners

• Digital Everyone
• Hamilton Davis Trust
• IN4.0 Group
• BetterOff
• Gateway Localities
• Corinth Training
• Connect Talent
• Age Friendly Salford
• Employment Hubs
• Digital Champions
• Virgin Media O2

Delivered by Corinth Training this session builds on the Big Device Giveaway events, providing support to residents with the devices they received.

The session will cover basic use of their device, registration with Learn My Way and answer any questions they may have.

Please note that if you wish to attend this event you must register in one of the following ways:

• If you are attending one of the Big Device Giveaway events, you can register with a Digital Champion.
• Complete the Digital Skills Workshop registration form and select the date you want to attend. 
• Present at your nearest gateway and ask them to help you complete a registration form.
• Call Spirit of Salford to book your place at 0800 952 1000.

Location: Community Room 4 - Broughton Hub, 50 Rigby St, Lower Broughton, Manchester, Salford M7 4BQ

Date: Tuesday 22 October - 10am – 12noon

Delivered by Digital Champions and Corinth Training this session builds on the Big Device Giveaway events, providing support to residents with the devices they received.

The session will cover basic use of their device, registration with Learn My Way and answer any questions they may have.

Please note that if you wish to attend this event you must register in one of the following ways:

• If you are attending one of the Big Device Giveaway events, you can register with a Digital Champion.
• Complete the Digital Skills Workshop registration form and select the date you want to attend. 
• Present at your nearest gateway and ask them to help you complete a registration form.
• Call Spirit of Salford to book your place at 0800 952 1000.

Location: Ordsall Library, 2 Robert Hall Street, Salford M5 3LT

Date: Friday 25 October - 2pm - 4pm

Delivered by Digital Champions and Corinth Training this session builds on the Big Device Giveaway events, providing support to residents with the devices they received.

The session will cover basic use of their device, registration with Learn My Way and answer any questions they may have.

Please note that if you wish to attend this event you must register in one of the following ways:

• If you are attending one of the Big Device Giveaway events, you can register with a Digital Champion.
• Complete the Digital Skills Workshop registration form and select the date you want to attend. 
• Present at your nearest gateway and ask them to help you complete a registration form.
• Call Spirit of Salford to book your place at 0800 952 1000.

Location: Cadishead Library, 126 Liverpool Road, Manchester M44 5AN

Date: Tuesday 29 October - 10am - 12noon