Our Digital Communities Partnership (DCP) brings together local professionals, organisations, charities, and community groups who share a commitment to improving digital inclusion across our borough.
Together, we offer a wide range of support for all ages - from getting online for the first time to building more advanced digital skills.
Our goal is to make sure everyone in our community has the access, opportunities, and digital confidence they need to thrive. If we all work together, we can tackle digital exclusion for good.
How the partnership brings people together
The DCP creates a shared space where local professionals, charities, community groups and council teams collaborate towards one mission - improving digital inclusion across the borough.
By working together, partners can share expertise, connect residents to the right support, and deliver opportunities at a scale no individual organisation could deliver on its own.
The types of organisations involved
The partnership brings together a diverse network of support including:
- Local charities
- Community centres
- Schools
- Housing providers
- Libraries
- Volunteer groups
- Health partners
- Digital skill specialists.
Each organisation offers different strengths, from device support to community outreach, creating a strong, unified network that can support every age and ability.
Why digital inclusion matters locally
Digital inclusion is not just about being online - it is about access to opportunities, services, and independence. In our borough, improving digital confidence helps people apply for jobs, manage finances, stay connected, access healthcare, and participate in the community.
Through the partnership, we work collectively to reduce digital barriers and ensure no resident is left behind.
How the DCP connects to Progress with Unity
Progress with Unity is Wigan Council’s mission to create a fairer, more resilient, and more inclusive borough. Digital inclusion plays a vital role in achieving this as it opens opportunity, removes inequality, and empowers residents to take control of their wellbeing.
The DCP acts as a delivery vehicle for this mission by uniting partners, strengthening community connections, and ensuring residents have the digital access and confidence needed to thrive.
Through partnership and unity, we move closer to a borough where everyone can benefit from digital progress.