Unlocking the tools people need to grow their skills and stay connected

Trivallis donated six laptops to Maerdy Community Centre Arts Factory earlier this month, helping more local people get online, get connected and access vital support.

The centre is a registered charity that provides opportunities and activities for vulnerable individuals, including wellbeing projects, training, online book selling and community cafes. Run with the support of dedicated volunteers, it plays an important role in bringing people together and building confidence and skills across the community.

The donated laptops will help more people take part in sessions, develop digital skills and stay connected, opening the door to new opportunities at the click of a button.

This latest donation means we’ve now provided almost 60 devices, from phones to laptops. They have been given to community groups, schools and individuals across Rhondda Cynon Taf, supporting those who might otherwise struggle to access the digital world. Every device is another chance for someone to learn, connect or simply feel less isolated.

We’ve also recently been accepted onto the National Digital Inclusion Network, enabling us to provide free SIMs through the National Databank. These are due to arrive soon and will further strengthen the support we can offer, helping even more people get online and stay online.

It’s a great example of teams working together across IT, the Money Advice Team and Community Involvement to make a real difference, proving what we can achieve when we combine skills, share knowledge and plug into our communities.

Thank you to everyone involved in making this happen and helping power up digital inclusion across our neighbourhoods.