At KCOM, supporting our community is about more than donations. It's about getting involved. By volunteering their time, knowledge and skills, our people help bring KCOM closer to the communities we serve.
We focus on:
Helping young people unlock opportunities
Enabling people to build digital confidence
Supporting local charities that make a positive local impact
From providing grants and delivering digital inclusion initiatives to supporting schools and community groups, everything we do is aimed at making our region an even better place to live, work and grow.
Supporting the region's young people
As a technology company, it’s in our interest to encourage young people to consider careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).
We deliver STEM-focused activities in local schools and colleges to spark enthusiasm for careers in technology and engineering – and to help prepare children and young people for the world of work more generally.
We're also a founder and employer sponsor of Ron Dearing UTC, providing curriculum based workshops, work placements and apprenticeships for students.
Free sessions to help people get online
Based in our Learning Zone at our head office in Hull city centre, our monthly drop-in sessions are run by our own volunteer ‘Digital Champions’. The sessions help people of all ages and abilities get online and learn how to use the internet to stay in touch with friends and family, online, pay household bills and provide easy access to interests and information.
The Learning Zone is an accredited UK Online Centre through the Good Things Foundation, a charity supporting digitally and socially excluded people to improve their lives through digital technology.
Community and Digital Inclusion Grants
Community Grants
Our community grants scheme gives funding to local charities, community groups and schools that are working hard to make a positive difference to life in our region. Every three months we award grants of up to £1,000.
Digital Inclusion Grants
We partner with Hull and East Yorkshire Smile Foundation to award local groups and charities with grants of between £5,000 to £15,000 to address the digital divide. We give out awards twice a year for projects that promote online inclusion, connect generations, and help boost digital skills across the Humber.
Both grant schemes are available for residents living in Hull, East Riding and North Lincolnshire or within the KCOM network area.
Community grants
Our community grants scheme gives funding to charities, community groups and schools that are working to make a positive difference to life in our region.
Digital inclusion grants
We provide community funding to help bridge the digital divide.
Inclusive Support
Inclusive support ensures everyone, regardless of background or ability, can access the resources they need.