Thousands more children get chance to thrive online

COMPANY ANNOUNCES PLAN TO DOUBLE DIGITAL INCLUSION SUPPORT FOR LOCAL YOUNGSTERS

- By DEBORAH HALL [e-mail] @DeborahHall15

THOUSANDS more children across Hull and East Yorkshire will get the chance to thrive online thanks to KCOM.

The Hull-based broadband provider has pledged to double the number of STEM and online safety events it hosts for youngsters, at an event to celebrate the success of its Digital Inclusion Grants.

The event, held at the company's Hull city centre HQ, marked the first 18 months of the grant scheme which has so far donated more than £120,000 to 12 local groups battling digital exclusion within the region.

Launching the event, Kenneth Ross, KCOM chief people officer, said: "It's a pleasure today to mark a huge milestone in our mission to reduce digital exclusion and change lives for the better within the KCOM region.

"Since we launched our Digital Inclusion Grants in 2024 we've been blown away by the quality and range of groups applying for funding. The 12 successful applicants we're celebrating today are making a real difference in their local communities by giving disadvantaged groups the vital skills and access to new opportunities they need.