The Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) have launched their Community Circle, which is a nationwide coalition of charities, non-profits, and community organisations that are committed to breaking down barriers to digital access.

Digital access is no longer a luxury — it underpins modern life. Despite many aspects of life requiring digital access, from homework to finding a rental property to accessing medical records, millions of people across the UK remain disconnected.

One in seven adults and one in five children lack the devices, skills, or connectivity to fully participate in today’s digital world, and over eight million households struggle to afford basic communication services. This reinforces deep inequalities and isolate those who are most in need.

The Community Circle, through bringing together organisations that are dedicated to digital inclusion, creates a powerful space to exchange expertise, centring digital access as a fundamental right rather than a privilege. It will serve as a platform to share best practices and enhance digital inclusion efforts, gain key insights into national and local challenges, influence policy by contributing to government discussions and consultations, as well as collaborative on innovative strategies.

It is open for all organisations committed to ending digital inclusion, such as registered charities, non-profits, volunteer-led initiatives, and organisations of all sizes, and will operate through quarterly online meetings. Membership is free for all registered charities, non-profits, and non-profit CICs.

Elizabeth Anderson, CEO of the DPA, said: “No single organisation can climate digital exclusion alone. The Community Circle empowers charities and community grounds to collaborate, amplify impact, and drive meaningful change. By uniting our efforts, we can influence policy, remove obstacles, and create tangible opportunities for those affected.”