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Paul Calland ·
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GRANT AWARDED - Morecambe Football Club Community Foundation - Veterans Project
The 3R Foundation recently awarded £424 to Morecambe FC Community Foundation - Veterans Project for 2x Galaxy Tab tablets. The Foundations programmes include extensive work in schools; partnerships with local agencies, charities and organisations; support to government initiatives promoting health and well-being and sessions targeted at groups with special needs or from socially deprived areas.
Started in 2021, the Veterans Project has become an integral part of their offering as an organisation. The award-winning project aims to create a social space for Armed Forces veterans. The Veteran Digital Champion Programme aims to address digital exclusion by utilizing a trained Digital Champion (Veteran Officer) to support local veterans in improving their digital skills.
Digital training sessions suitable for beginners as well as veterans with basic digital skills who wish to enhance their abilities are provided to help them build confidence in using digital technology safely and effectively, both at home and in the workplace. Weekly, one to one, hour long, sessions are tailored to the specific digital skills each veteran is most interested in developing and provided for a three-month period.
A grant has provided two tablets that can be loaned free of charge to veterans so they can make the most of the internet, learn new skills, and build confidence. Loaning tablets helps prevent digital exclusion, particularly for veterans without access to such devices. While not all veterans will require a loaned tablet, those without access will benefit greatly, encouraging broader participation.
Digital training sessions suitable for beginners as well as veterans with basic digital skills who wish to enhance their abilities are provided to help them build confidence in using digital technology safely and effectively, both at home and in the workplace. Weekly, one to one, hour long, sessions are tailored to the specific digital skills each veteran is most interested in developing and provided for a three-month period.
A grant has provided two tablets that can be loaned free of charge to veterans so they can make the most of the internet, learn new skills, and build confidence. Loaning tablets helps prevent digital exclusion, particularly for veterans without access to such devices. While not all veterans will require a loaned tablet, those without access will benefit greatly, encouraging broader participation.
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