Fibrus doubles digital funding in Northern Ireland

Fibrus has allocated the entirety of its annual £60k Community Fund in Northern Ireland ahead of schedule, with over 30 organisations in the region benefiting from the latest round.

Since the fund was launched in 2021, more than 70 projects have received grants to tackle digital poverty, aiding nearly 14,000 people.

Parent-Teacher Associations, community groups, playgroups, as well as arts and sports organisations are among the recipients.

One of the o to significantly benefit from the latest round was the Armagh Westenders who provide a support network for elderly and vulnerable people.

They ran a seniors’ digital support programme for their 150-plus members, offering two six-week digital inclusion courses and providing 10 iPhones to members without devices.

Dominic Kearns, CEO of Fibrus, said: “It’s important to us that while we’re bringing the people of Northern Ireland high-speed connections, we’re putting money back into the community.

“The success of the Fibrus Community Fund highlights that there is still work to be done in Northern Ireland when it comes to closing the digital divide.”