The Maldon District Digital Inclusion Group is a district-wide group providing digital access and inclusion for residents. The group is community-led and features organisations from across the private, public, and charity sectors, all providing digital access to those who are not online currently or cannot access online services.
This list is not exhaustive, and more organisations may appear in due course. If you want to find out more about this, or get involved, please contact Joshua Fulcher at maldon.gov.uk/contact
Steeple Coffee & Digital Group
Organised by MOAT Foundation, this group aims to provide a friendly and welcoming session for people living in the Steeple area to meet up with other members of their community and learn some useful digital skills in the process.
The session takes place on Tuesday each week between 2pm - 4pm, contact Nicky Plumb at MOAT Foundation to attend at moat.co.uk/contact-us
Fullbridge Job Club
Organised by Fullbridge Church, this group aims to provide digital training for unemployed people living in the District to learn some useful digital skills.
The session takes place on Tuesday each week between 10am - 1pm, contact Fullbridge Church Maldon to attend at fullbridgechurch.com/maldon-cap-job-club/
Pioneers i-Team
Organised by Maldon Pioneers, this group aims to provide a friendly and welcoming session for SEN (Special Educational Needs) Adults in the District to learn some useful digital skills.
The session takes place on Monday each week between 9am - 11am, contact Maldon Pioneers to attend at themaldonpioneers.com
Knightswood Court Digital Group
Organised by MOAT Foundation, this group aims to provide a friendly and welcoming session for people living in Knightswood Court to meet up with other members of their community and learn some useful digital skills in the process.
The session takes place on Tuesday each week between 2pm - 4pm, contact Nicky Plumb at MOAT Foundation to attend at moat.co.uk/contact-us
One to One Digital Support
Organised by MOAT Foundation, this group aims to provide a friendly and welcoming session for Moat Foundation residents to meet up with other members of their community and learn some useful digital skills in the process.
The support service can be accessed by contacting Nicky Plumb at MOAT Foundation to attend at moat.co.uk/contact-us
Digital Drop-in sessions and Fulbridge Church
Organised by Maldon and District CVS, these sessions aim to provide a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for people to meet up with other members of their community and learn some useful digital skills.
The sessions take place each Wednesday between 10am - 12pm, contact Carly Flain to attend at maldoncvs.org.uk
Digital Drop-in sessions and Burnham Baptist Church
Organised by Maldon and District CVS, these sessions aim to provide a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for people to meet up with other members of their community and learn some useful digital skills.
The sessions take place on the second and fourth Monday on of each month between 10am - 12pm, contact Carly Flain to attend at maldoncvs.org.uk
Power of Gaming
Organised by Maldon and District CVS, these sessions aim to provide a friendly and welcoming youth club for young people aged 13 years or older, using gaming as a route to skills development and social inclusion.
The sessions have not been confirmed yet, contact Jay Gaffney to attend at maldonthepowerofgaming@gmail.com
Adult Education - Digital Learning with ACL
Organised by ACL Essex, these sessions provide formal IT training courses.
There are multiple sessions available, visit aclessex.com to find out more and book.
Online safety training
Organised by EST E Safety Training (the 2 Johns), these sessions provide resources including Facebook webinars for parents and professionals.
There are multiple sessions available, visit facebook.com/The2johns to find out more and book.
Digital support sessions
Organised by Maldon and District CVS, these sessions aim to provide informal digital learning.
The sessions take place fortnightly on Fridays between 10am - 12pm, contact Carly Flain to attend at maldoncvs.org.uk
Thriving Ai
Organised by Dengie Neighbourhood Team, these sessions aim to create a digital circle of care for people in their homes.
Find out more at thriving.ai/contact
Tec Mates with WeCan
Organised by Maldon and District CVS, these sessions focus on care tech solutions for older people.
There are various sessions available, contact Carly Flain to attend at maldoncvs.org.uk
Clarion futures
Organised by Clarion futures, these sessions focus on online learning for job seekers or digital learning for Clarion residents.
There are various sessions available, visit clarionhg.com/charitable-foundation to attend.
Way Back When
Organised by Essex County Council, these sessions provide reminiscence activities for people with dementia and their carers. Being piloted in Essex, local groups involved with the pilot include Action for Family Carers and Knightswood Day Care Centre.
There are various sessions available, contact Essex County Council on essex.gov.uk/contact-general-enquiries for more information.