What Leeds Growth Foundation is trying to achieve
ICT & Digital Skills
Providing basic computer skills to people over forties where we will help to overcome difficulties using the computer.
Online Safety
To teach people how to stay safe on the Internet. This includes learning how to protect personal information and avoiding scams. This helps build confidence while using the Internet safely.
Email and Communication
Learn how to create email accounts, send and receive messages and using video calls like Zoom or Teams
Job Search & GP Booking
Get help with finding jobs online, writing CVs and applying through website. Learn how to book, cancel or manage GP appointments online using NHS app or website.
Our Mission
Our mission is to make digital skills accessible, enjoyable, and empowering for people over 40. We recognise that technology is now a part of almost every aspect of daily life—from managing finances and accessing healthcare, to staying in touch with family and friends. Yet for many, the pace of change can feel overwhelming and create barriers to participation.
We are here to break down those barriers. By offering supportive, community-driven training, we help people build the confidence they need to use technology in ways that truly matter to them. Our approach is practical and people-focused: we listen to individual needs, provide patient guidance, and create a safe space where learning is at the learner’s pace.
Our mission goes beyond teaching digital skills—it’s about promoting inclusion, independence, and connection. We want to ensure that age is never a barrier to opportunity, whether that means learning new skills for work, accessing vital services, or simply enjoying the benefits of being online.
Through our project, we aim to bridge the digital divide and create stronger, more connected communities where everyone has the tools and confidence to thrive in the digital world.
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