Wi-Fi, computers and internet access
Key Priority:
Better Infrastructure and Access: everyone has the ability to connect to the internet and Go Online.
City Hall
City Hall, Plater Way in Sunderland City Centre has computers and internet access available for the public to use Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm every. The computers are located in the central foyer and is fully accessible to all.
Wi-Fi, computers and internet access are available in our libraries. To use the Council's computers you will need to be a library member and agree to our Acceptable Use Policy. All libraries offer a drop in service, on a first come first serve basis; however, if you wish to book in advance then please contact your local library as follows:
- Houghton Library - 0191 561 6382
- Washington Town Centre Library - 0191 561 3500
Printing and photo copying facilities are available. This is a cash only service. See our fees and charges for relevant costs.
Community Digital Hubs
There are lots of local groups, providing digital support to people in the local neighbourhood. Support can include drop in sessions, 1-2-1 support, or a workshop. To keep up to date with the latest information from each organisation please contact them before visiting. Information to their website/Facebook page is available below, or email them.
Community Hub | Area | Postcode | Website/Facebook | |
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Community Opportunities | Albany | NE37 1UB | ||
Hopespring | Ashbrooke | SR2 9HA | ||
St Johns Methodist Church | Ashbrooke | SR2 7HQ |
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Age UK Sunderland | City Centre | SR2 7AQ | ||
Betsy Jenny Counselling Cafe | City Centre | SR1 1TE | ||
Citizen Advice Sunderland | City Centre | SR1 3HT | ||
International Community Organisation of Sunderland (ICOS) | City Centre | SR1 1LE | ||
Media Savvy | City Centre | SR1 1EE | ||
More Than Grandparents | City Centre | SR1 1QX | ||
Northern Rights | City Centre | SR1 3QD | ||
Sunderland City Hall | City Centre | SR1 3AA | ||
Sunderland City Library | City Centre | SR1 1PP | ||
Sunderland Women's Centre | City Centre | SR1 3PZ | ||
Springboard | Coalfields | various locations | ||
Columbia Community Association | Columbia | NE38 7EN | ||
Building Blocks Day Centre | Concord | NE37 2SS | ||
Millennium Centre | Concord | NE37 2QD | Washington Millennium Centre Community Led Library: Public Access Computer Site |
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The Box Youth and Community Project | Doxford | SR3 2UY | ||
Easington Lane Community Access Point (ELCAP) | Easington Lane | DH5 0LE | ||
New Beginning North CIC | Easington Lane | DH5 0JW | ||
CHANCE | East End | SR1 2DL | Chance Sunderland | Here for the community, helped by local people | |
Northern Engagement into Recovery from Addiction Forum (NERAF) | East End | SR1 2BB | NERAF - Northern Engagement into Recovery from Addiction Foundation | |
Sunderland MIND | East End | SR1 2BB | ||
Farringdon Youth and Community Centre | Farringdon | SR3 3EL | ||
Fulwell Community Library | Fulwell | SR6 8EH | ||
Grindon Church Community Project | Grindon | SR4 8JZ | ||
Grindon Young People's Project | Grindon | SR4 8HW | ||
Playdays 4 Kidz CIC | Grindon | SR4 8HW | 0191 528 4092 |
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AMAC Media Ltd | Hendon | SR1 1EE | ||
Back on the Map | Hendon | SR2 8RN | ||
FISCUS North Limited | Hendon | SR2 8AH | ||
IMPACT NE | Hendon | SR1 1NW | ||
Sunderland Bangladesh International Centre | Hendon | SR1 2QD | ||
Young Asian Voices | Hendon | SR1 1HG | ||
Hetton New Dawn | Hetton | DH5 9NE | ||
Hetton New Dawn | Hetton |
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St Michael's Community Centre | Hill View | SR2 0JT | Go Online (Digital Access in St. Michael's Ward) - needs updating | |
Houghton Library | Houghton | DH4 4AF | ||
Space 4 IT | Houghton | DH4 4GB | ||
The Old Rectory | Houghton | DH4 4BB | ||
Community Opportunities | Hylton Castle | SR5 3PZ | ||
Hylton Castle Community Hub | Hylton Castle | SR5 3PP | ||
Deptford and Millfield Community Association | Millfield | SR4 7XJ | ||
Uplift Associates | Millfield | SR1 3QD | ||
St Marks Community Association | Millfield | SR4 7BN | ||
Kayll Road Library | Pallion | SR4 7TW | Kayll Road Community Led Library: Public Access Computer Site | |
Pallion Action Group | Pallion | SR4 6QW | ||
Sunderland and North Durham Royal Society for the Blind | Pallion | SR4 6NF | Home | Sunderland and County Durham Royal Society for the Blind (sundrsb.org.uk) | |
Pennywell Community Centre | Pennywell | SR4 9AX | ||
Plains farm Youth and Community Centre | Plains Farm | SR3 1SU | ||
Blue Watch Youth Centre | Ryhope | SR2 0HR | ||
Ryhope Community Association | Ryhope | SR2 0RX | ||
Bethel Church | Sandhill | SR3 4JQ | 0191 5141382 | |
Shiney Advice and Resource Project (ShARP) | Shiney Row | DH4 4QW | ||
Sunderland North Family Zone | Silksworth | SR3 1AU | ||
Youth Almighty Project | Silksworth | SR3 2BB | ||
South Hylton Tansy Centre | South Hylton | SR4 0QD | ||
Foundation of Light | Southwick | SR5 1SN | ||
Grace House | Southwick | SR5 2DE | ||
Southwick Community Centre | Southwick | SR5 2AG | ||
Southwick Community Project | Southwick | SR5 2JX | ||
Southwick Neighbourhood Youth Project | Southwick | SR5 2AB | ||
St David's Community Church | St Chads | SR3 3HG | ||
Veterans in Crisis | St Peters | SR6 0BY | Veterans In Crisis - Offering support for ex service men and women | |
Stockton Road United Reformed Church | Stockton Road | SR2 7DD | Stockton Road URC | Bede Pastorate of the United Reformed Church (sunderlandurc.org.uk) | |
Washington Community Food Project | The Galleries | NE38 7SD | Welcome to the Washington Community Food Project (wcfp.org.uk) | |
Washington Library | The Galleries | NE38 7RZ | ||
Community Opportunities | Thorney Close | SR3 4JQ | ||
YMCA Sunderland | Toward Road | SR1 2QF | ||
Apextra CIC | Washington | NE38 8NP | ||
Media Savvy | West | various locations |