Sunderland will use digital technology to beat social exclusion

Sunderland wins £3m digital prize

Social exclusion project will go ahead with central government funding

Written by Sarah Arnott

Computing, 15 Mar 2007

Sunderland City Council’s technology plan to combat social exclusion has won the government’s £3m Digital Challenge.

The Department for Communities and Local Government’s competition invited regional groups to outline and submit a vision for a digitally-enabled society to better meet the needs of the local community.

Sunderland’s winning project includes plans for community e-champions to help vulnerable people access internet services and an e-mentoring scheme for children and young people.