Welcome to Lincs Digital
Lincs Digital are a local charity based from Horncastle in the East Lindsey District of Lincolnshire. We are proud to provide Community Based Learning at local venues with sessions developed to meet individual needs. Community Learning Sessions can be designed as one-off standalone courses or as part of a multi-session package. We provide all equipment needed for the session which can include laptops, iPads, tablets, projector and screen, PA system and digital camera. Learner handouts and resources are also available if required depending on the course content. We are also able to offer a variety of online courses for additional support.
Working with a variety of projects including Online Centres Network, Good Things Foundation, East Lindsey District Council, South Holland District Council, Lincolnshire County Council, Voluntary Centre Services and Wellbeing Lincs allows us to deliver a wide range of content. Please see our Project page for more details.
The Lincs Digital aim:
“To develop the capacity and Digital skills of the local communities of Lincolnshire in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society”
“To advance the education of the residents of Lincolnshire in Essential Digital Skills by providing classes, hands on training, workshops and drop-in sessions at local community venues”.
Projects we deliver
We are currently offering courses covering the following topics but please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like a subject not mentioned and we will help if possible.
Family History research online using Ancestry and Family Search
Skype, Zoom, Facetime and Messenger
NHS including GP services and online Prescription ordering
Online Safety and Scam Awareness
Online Banking
Setting up and using Ebay
Online shopping
Amazon Echo (Alexa)
.GOV Website
Using Online Forms
Music, Video and Photos on your device
File management
Microsoft Office
Facebook and Twitter
Using the Internet
We also offer support sessions for partner organisations which currently include East Lindsey District Council, Victoria Atkins MP, Lincs Training, South Holland District Council and Voluntary Centre Services.
We are an Ambassador Centre for Online Centres Network supported by Good Things Foundation to support new and existing centres. We also take part in research projects or pilot schemes for new courses and national projects. Currently these include Get Online Week, Learn My Way, Digital Champions, Community Hubs, Data Bank and Digital Health Literacy.
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Why Lincs Digital?
- Sessions are Free of Charge
- Local Venues
- Content to meet your needs, not just a “course”
- Flexible times
- Friendly, local Tutors and Volunteers to support you
- Working with National Funding Bodies
- All equipment provided at the sessions
- Qualified Tutors and Volunteers
- Enhanced DBS checks for all staff
- Equality and Diversity Trained staff