Digital Directory
Sunderland Community Digital Health Hubs
The UK Government, awarded over £580,000 through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to the Council to address digital exclusion by tackling key challenges, such as, limited connectivity, lack of access to digital devices and skills, the cost of going online, with the need to improve trust levels and accessibility.
22 trusted community partners joined a Partnership between the Council, Boldyn Networks and British Esports Federation to establish Community Digital Health Hubs across Sunderland. Residents of all ages are invited to visit their local Hub to receive support to Go Online.
Support Available at Your Hub:
- Access to computers or laptops and free Friendly Wi-Fi
- One to one support from a Tech Mate volunteer, to improve digital skills and knowledge
- Free SIM cards if you're eligible via the National Databank
- Each Hub can offer access to Learn My Way or into local training providers.
- Five hubs are receiving gaming kit to set up Community Esports Hub, to raise awareness about the gaming industry and encourage people into educational and employment pathways.
Coalfields
ELCAP Easington Lane Community Access Point
Lets Talk HALO, Hetton Centre
Philadelphia Community and Cricket Club, Philadephia
Space4, Houghton Front Street (digital support opening soon)
Shiney Advice and Resource Centre, Shiney Row
East Sunderland
The Box Youth and Community Project, Hall Farm, Doxford
Community Help and Neighbourly Care for Everyone, locally known as CHANCE, East End
Ryhope Community Association, Ryhope
St Michael's Community Centre, Hill View
North Sunderland
Downhill Community Hub
North East Sports, based in Monkwearmouth Academy, Fulwell
Roker Life at Roker United Reformed Church, Roker
SARA Southwick Altogether Raising Aspirations
Thompson Park Community Association, Southwick
Washington
Mickey's Place, based at St Michaels and All Angels Church, Sulgrave
Building Blocks Day Centre, Concord
West Sunderland
Farringdon Youth and Community Centre
Grindon Church Community Project
Kayll Road Library Community Hub
Youth Almighty, Silksworth