SheCanCode is a collaborative community working to tackle the tech gender gap and their Spilling The T podcast talks to women in Tech about their experiences. Janet Miller, Digital Skills Trainer at The CRUMBS Project, recently talked to Kayleigh Bateman from SheCanCode about her career and how she became a leader in combatting the digital divide amongst adults in Bournemouth.
Over 5 million people in the UK lack basic digital skills, a situation made worse by the Covid-19 pandemic when internet access became a lifeline for many people. The CRUMBS Project is on a mission to address this gap, providing training and support for adults with disabilities to build confidence and capability in the digital realm.
In the podcast Season 10 Episode 3, Janet and Kayleigh chat all things #Digitalexclusion. They talk about the importance of equipping people with the #DigitalSkills to participate in the online world.
Janet speaks about her personal story of transformation and the powerful influence of embracing change to impact lives within her community.
In the podcast Janet talks about the work of The CRUMBS Project through the #PowerUp 2.0 initiative by Good Things Foundation with financial support from J.P. Morgan. This has enabled The CRUMBS Project to provide digital skills training to adults with disabilities and enable them to use digital tools to build their confidence, community, and self-expression.
Janet also shares how Virgin Media O2 and Good Things Foundation have supported The CRUMBS Project to empower people to bridge the digital divide through #GetOnlineWeek.
Janet said: “We’re passionate about defying perceptions and expectations and creating opportunities for people so that they can take the skills that they learn inside Crumbs, and practically take them out into a work based environment.”
Listen to the full podcast: https://bit.ly/3SvdMe6 Spilling The T: Season 10 Episode 3: Combatting digital exclusion
Save the Date: Celebrating 30 Years of The CRUMBS Project
Join us on Saturday 1st August as we celebrate an incredible milestone: 30 years of The CRUMBS Project!
For three decades, The CRUMBS Project has been changing lives, building confidence, and creating opportunities for people across our community. This special anniversary celebration is a chance to come together and recognise everyone who has played a part in our journey. Whether you’re a current or former trainee, volunteer, supporter, partner, funder, staff member, trustee, friend, or advocate of CRUMBS, we’d love you to join us as we reflect on 30 years of achievements and look ahead to an exciting future.
Hosted at the beautiful Marsham Court Hotel, the evening will feature a delicious finger buffet, live music, a DJ, and plenty of opportunities to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate all that we’ve achieved together.
Save the date and be part of this special occasion. Together, let’s honour the people, partnerships, and community spirit that have made The CRUMBS Project what it is today.
🥂 Saturday 1st August
📍 Marsham Court Hotel
More details and ticket information coming soon.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Charity Horse Racing Night @ Marsham Court
Enter the starting gate for an evening of friendly competition, networking, and fundraising at our Charity Horse Racing Night on 11th February at the Marsham Court Hotel.
Gather colleagues, clients, or business partners for a unique corporate night out featuring exciting races, welcome drinks, delicious charcuterie boards and desserts, and plenty of opportunities to support The CRUMBS Project.
Businesses can take their involvement a step further through our Race Sponsorship Package (£300), which includes naming rights for a race, brand visibility throughout the event, social media recognition, and a VIP table for eight. It’s a fantastic way to showcase your business, engage your team, and demonstrate your commitment to supporting a local charity that helps people gain the skills and confidence to live more independently.
Whether you’re sponsoring a race, booking a table, or attending as an individual, join us for an enjoyable evening that makes a real difference in our community.
Tables of 8: £200 | Individual Tickets: £30 Includes a charitable donation to The CRUMBS Project.
Places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Christmas Fair
Come and celebrate the start of the festive season with us at The CRUMBS Project. Browse a wonderful selection of stalls from local craftspeople, discover unique Christmas gifts, enjoy seasonal refreshments, and soak up the festive atmosphere with friends, family, and our local community. Don’t miss our annual charity tombola, packed with fantastic prizes and festive surprises, with every ticket helping to support the work of The CRUMBS Project.
Whether you’re ticking off your Christmas shopping list or simply looking for a fun and welcoming festive outing, we’d love to see you there. Join us for an afternoon full of Christmas cheer, community spirit, and seasonal magic!
