PROBLEM
The UK is facing a persistent digital skills gap that affects both individuals and employers.
This digital divide makes it harder for many adults to find good jobs, access services, and take part fully in modern life. Studies also suggest that without action, digital exclusion could become one of the UK’s largest skills gaps by 2030
- Around 21 million working‑age adults are unable to perform all basic digital tasks needed for work, indicating a wide gap in essential workplace digital skills.(futuredotnow.uk)
- An estimated 8.5 million adults lack basic digital skills altogether, meaning they struggle with fundamental digital tasks. (goodthingsfoundation.org)
- Around 1.6 million people are currently offline or lack access to devices and connectivity needed for digital learning and work.(gov.uk)
CHALLENGES
The UK faces several persistent barriers:
- Limited Digital Training – Many adults and workers still don’t receive training that keeps pace with technological change.
- Workforce Skills Mismatch – Employers report ongoing difficulty finding workers with the right digital and data skills.
- Socio‑Economic Barriers – Those on lower incomes, older adults, and people living offline often have fewer opportunities to learn digital skills and benefit from them.
Together, we can make digital skills a reality for everyone, building stronger careers, stronger communities, and a more inclusive UK economy.
Our Action
Digital Skills for ALL tackles these issues with practical, inclusive solutions:
- Free, Accessible Training – Providing digital skills courses from basic literacy to more advanced tools like online communication, data handling, and digital tools for work.
- Workshops for Target Groups – Tailored workshops support youth, job seekers, and small business owners, helping them build relevant skills for the modern labour market.
- Mentorship and Support Networks – Participants get guidance from experienced professionals to help navigate learning pathways and career opportunities.
GOAL
The Digital Skills for ALL project is driven by specific, measurable goals:
- Empower 1,000+ individuals with digital skills within the first year.
- Deliver 50+ workshops across the UK, with a focus on underserved communities, to ensure wide access to digital education.
- Help 500+ small businesses enhance their workforce by upskilling employees with modern digital capabilities.
- Enable 70%+ of participants to secure new employment, further training, or start their own businesses.
- Increase digital literacy in the most affected groups, such as low-income individuals, older workers, and rural communities, ensuring no one is left behind.
INDIVIDUALS REACHED
1,000,000
WORKSHOPS DELIVERED
10K+
BUSINESS SUPPORTED
200K+
EMPLOYMENT SECURED
70%
Why It Matters
With technology shaping nearly every job and industry, basic digital skills are essential:
- Digital capability is linked not only to employment prospects but also to productivity, inclusion, and economic growth in the UK economy.
- Individuals who lack digital skills are more likely to experience unemployment or low‑paid work, and are disadvantaged in accessing education, services, and community opportunities.
Get Involved
Here’s how you can be part of this transformative initiative:
- For Individuals: Access free training courses and workshops to develop your digital skills.
- For Businesses: Partner with us to upskill your employees and ensure they have the skills needed to succeed in a digital world.
- For Mentors & Volunteers: Share your knowledge with learners and help shape the next generation of digital talent.
Join Us
Let’s work together to create a UK where digital skills are available to everyone. Digital Skills for ALL is your opportunity to make a lasting difference. Whether you want to learn, teach, or support, we welcome you to join us in closing the digital skills gap and building a more inclusive economy.
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Let’s get it done right!
Mark Brown
Director, Envato
Mark Stewart
Operations Manager, Envato
Michaelle Dawn
Art Director, Envato
