We are thrilled to announce we will be using free connectivity on some of our devices, via Vodafone’s charities.connected initiative, to tackle digital exclusion in Hampshire. Age Concern Hampshire will use the connectivity to to support older people and their families throughout Hampshire to get online and access services and support. The connectivity is set to benefit hundreds of people in the next six months.  

Charity quote: Brogan Rehill – Head of Fundraising, Marketing and Volunteer Services at Age Concern Hampshire said “Whilst we’ve faced challenges during the pandemic, we’ve also realised the huge benefits that digital technology and connectivity can bring to our services delivery, enabling us to reach more people and provide them with much-needed support. This free connectivity via Vodafone’s charities.connected initiative will help us continue this work and will also support our other projects which aim to tackle issues older people are facing”.

Emma Reynolds, Head of Communications, Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs at Vodafone UK said:

“We are committed to tackling digital exclusion.  We hope that by providing free connectivity to Age Concern Hampshire and the other amazing charities across the UK who have such an enormous impact on their local communities, we can help create a more inclusive digital society.  We urge any organisation who thinks they can benefit to apply online and look forward to hearing how this connectivity has helped.”

Vodafone’s charities.connected initiative is part of its commitment to tackle digital exclusion and connect one million people by the end of 2022.