Celebrating Digital Inclusion Hubs: Hub of the Month

November Hub of the Month: Ignite IT

Meeting people where they are is essential to closing the digital divide, and our latest Hub of the Month, Ignite IT, is doing exactly that.

Through their eye-catching Tech Van, the team has turned community outreach into an approachable, high-impact service across Belfast. On the first Tuesday of every month, the van parks at 2 Royal Avenue (2RA)—a vibrant cultural and community space in the heart of the city—welcoming anyone who spots the van to drop in for friendly, face-to-face support on all things digital.

Whether someone is struggling with basic device settings, curious about online safety, or taking their very first steps onto the internet, the team is on hand to dismantle the everyday barriers that keep people offline.

Driving Confidence During Positive Ageing Month

Building on their regular monthly presence, the hub scaled up their community outreach throughout October for Positive Ageing Month, supported by Belfast City Council and Age Friendly.

Taking over 2RA every single Tuesday of the month—as well as delivering intensive support throughout Get Online Week—the team provided older residents with a trusted, dedicated space to build lasting digital skills:

• Tackling Technical Hurdles: Providing hands-on health checks and practical fixes for temperamental smartphones, tablets, and laptops.

• Structured Learning: Running accessible, themed workshops that demystified modern tech in everyday life.

• First-Time Online Support: Guiding complete beginners through their first online experiences using free, bite-sized Learn My Way courses.

A massive congratulations to Ignite IT for their extraordinary work, dedication to their community, and passion for digital inclusion. Thank you for being such an inspiring part of our network!

Apply to be our next Hub of the Month!

We love celebrating the fantastic hubs in our network. Every month our winning hub receives a £100 Amazon voucher with a mention in our newsletter and on our social channels. 

You can now nominate your own hub or another to be our Hub of the Month. This is your opportunity to shout about the amazing things you are doing and receive some well-earned recognition! If you believe your hub (or another) deserves to be celebrated, please share the details and nominate through this form.

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A huge well done to all the hubs who work hard everyday to help their local communities to get connected and build their confidence.