We need digital technology that works for people and planet, and our community organisations need digital expertise and investment.

Tech4Good South West is a community of people across the South West driving technology for good through bringing people together, sharing knowledge and ideas, matching needs with skills, and creating space to innovate.

Our working definition of Tech for Good is the intentional use of technology to drive positive outcomes for people and planet.

This community is for anyone interested in any aspect of tech for good, you might be;

• in, or leading a voluntary, charity or social enterprise (VCSE) sector organisations addressing how digital can support your services

• supporting charities with digital skills, technical development and digital communications

• be developing a tech for good solution, or growing a tech for good business

• have a passion for ethical tech, inclusive innovation, tech justice, diversity in tech​

• ​researching or leading projects to drive tech for good initiatives

• doing or thinking about anything related to tech - for good.

What we are doing, what we are building

Awareness & Advocacy

• Raising awareness of Tech for Good through storytelling, events, reports, and insights.

• Advocating for responsible and ethical technology practices.

• Showcasing digital inclusion and tech-for-good impact stories

Capacity Building & Growth

• Strengthening digital skills and leadership across VCSEs, social enterprises, and tech-for-good founders.

• Supporting impact investing, skill-sharing, and mentoring.

• Creating enabling environments for tech-for-good solutions to flourish.

Responsible & Inclusive Technology

• Engaging the tech sector in community impact projects.

• Developing resources and training on ethical tech, inclusive innovation, and measuring impact.

• Facilitating collaboration between tech professionals and mission-driven organisations.

Community & Ecosystem Building

• Convening stakeholders across the South West to drive collective action.

• Establishing regional hubs and partnerships to strengthen the Tech for Good ecosystem.

• Acting as a trusted intermediary to connect funding, expertise, and opportunities for impact.

Our vision is to drive more awareness of digital technology for good and encouraging cross sector and disciplines to come together to provide solutions to societal problems and enable our communities to thrive.