Digi Partnership

At The Churn Community Hub, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to benefit from the digital world. Whether it’s staying in touch with family, accessing healthcare, applying for jobs, managing finances or simply feeling more confident using technology, digital skills have become an essential part of everyday life.

That’s why we’re proud to be part of the Digital Inclusion Gloucestershire Initiative (DIGI), a countywide partnership of eight charities, community organisations and public sector partners working together to tackle digital exclusion across Gloucestershire.

As more everyday services move online, DIGI helps people develop the skills and confidence they need to use technology, access essential services and stay connected.

Support is available through Digi Hubs, Digital Champions and Digi@Home.

Digi Hubs

Digi Hubs provide free, friendly digital support in trusted community settings across Gloucestershire.

People can get practical help with smartphones, tablets and computers, using email and apps, accessing online services and the NHS App, completing forms, searching for employment and staying safe online.

In 2025, Digi Hubs supported over 5,000 people across Gloucestershire, with more than half returning for further support.

Digital Champions Network (DCN)

Digital Champions are staff and volunteers who provide patient, practical support to help people build their digital skills and confidence by helping them understand how to use technology for themselves, supporting greater confidence and independence online.    

The DCN is a free network for anyone providing digital support in Gloucestershire, delivering training, arranging meet-ups and providing opportunities for peer-to-peer support.  If you have some free time to help others and are an average user of tech, please get in touch to find out more. 

Working together across Gloucestershire

DIGI brings together eight community organisations: FVAF, Creative Sustainability, GL11 Community Hub, Brockworth Link, Gloucester Community Building Collective (GCBC), Springbank Community Group, Cotswold Friends and The Churn Community Hub.

Together, we combine trusted local support with shared knowledge, resources and expertise to help more people benefit from the digital world.

The Churn Community Hub leads the partnership’s work across the South Cotswolds, providing local, friendly digital support while working alongside organisations across the county to ensure people can access help wherever they live.

For more information go to www.glosdigi.org.uk