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Social investment for social impact

"What can neuroscience tell us about the implications of using technologies on young people’s brains, behaviours and attitudes?"

Dr Paul Howard-Jones explores the evidence from the sciences of mind and brain.

A State of the Art Review: The impact of the internet on our brains

“It essentially gives children the equivalent of a cycling proficiency test for social networking”

A new programme of practical activities is helping primary school children understand the importance of safe social networking

In the spotlight: Safe

“Not many things see teenagers willingly giving up 5 hours a week of free time to spend it in school!”

Working through the Apps for Good programme, young people are developing apps that help to solve real-life social issues.

In the spotlight: Apps for Good

Discovering the possibilities of the internet illustration

"How can the internet best be used to support the challenges faced by the older population?"

This State of the Art review explores the mechanisms, themes and social situations that best enable the over 65's to benefit from the internet.

A State of the Art Review: Ageing and the use of the internet

In 'What we support'

Innovating with Right Here and Comic Relief

In a ground-breaking project, we are giving young people the opportunity to work with mental health, youth work and design professionals to develop possible solutions to the mental health challenges they face. more >

In 'How to apply'

Application deadlines

Wednesday 1 February 2012 - Stage 1 application forms to be submitted for consideration (advisory deadline)

Thursday 1 March 2012 - Full application form to be submitted by those invited to do so. more >

In 'News & events'

Join us on the Big March 2012

Beatbullying is calling for people around the world to support The Big March 2012, which will take place on March 1st 2012 culminating with the delivery of a petition to the United Nations Building in New York more >

Latest project news

Theatre in Education Cyber-bullying play. Full House Theatre Company are pleased to announce that their Theatre in Education Cyber bullying project A Little to the Left of Centre is now on tour in twenty Bedfordshire Schools in January and February 2012 more >

Congratulations to our latest project partners.

Find out more about the exciting new projects we are supporting.

Easy access advice

The Citizens Advice Bureau in Cambridge is planning to use ICT to provide more services to more...
Dramatic advances

Carrick-Davies Associates is helping vulnerable young people to create their own films to better...
Wiki as a way forward?

KnowHow NonProfit is exploring the potential benefits of user-focused, wiki-based web guidance and...
www.made-easy

TTS aim to reach a broad range of disadvantaged individuals and communities, who have little or no...
Great social strides

Researchers at the University of Nottingham are hoping to develop a novel form of communication...
Safeguarding support

An innovative app hopes to help child protection agencies and support organisations to keep a...
Shared resources

A new ‘knowledge sharing service’ from the UK-based charity, Transition Network, will enable...
Staying safe

DigitalMe launches a new programme to encourage teenagers to act responsibly online and use social...
A new age of understanding

An innovative new project from Age UK North Craven aims to help older people acquire essential...
Social connections

Windmill Hill City Farm is looking to further engage and benefit local residents - through the...
Reversing the roles

The innovative reverse-mentoring approach of a new online safety project aims to enhance everyone’s...
Getting in on the act

An educational theatre project aims to help young people better understand and address issues...
Creating digital citizens

New project from SLLP aims to inspire individuals to get involved in decision-making and social...
It’s a family affair

A dynamic new programme from Campaign for Learning aims to enable and motivate disadvantaged...