Our Manifesto
At Tech4Good South West (T4GSW), we believe technology should serve people and the planet. Our mission is to build a regional tech-for-good ecosystem that creates opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and the ethical use of technology.
Our Manifesto is a living document - a shared commitment to ethical, inclusive, and impactful technology. It outlines our values, the way we work, and the impact we seek to achieve. It represents the collective commitment of T4GSW, our members, and partners to driving positive social change through technology.
Read our full Manifesto below.
Our definition of tech for good
Prioritising inclusion and skills, our definition of tech for good refers to the intentional use of digital technology to generate positive outcomes for people and the planet, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to participate and thrive in a digital world.
Inclusion
We champion a future where technology is designed by, and for, everyone. Diverse voices, including those too excluded or marginalised; must shape the development and deployment of technology. We create spaces where ‘less heard’ communities influence the tech that affects their lives.
Ethics
We advocate for responsible and transparent technology. We share many of public interest values: privacy, security, fairness, and accountability, and believe that must be embedded in the digital solutions we all help to create. Our goal is to ensure tech reduces inequalities rather than reinforcing them.
Collaboration
We build bridges across business, public, non-profit, and academic sectors to drive collective impact, through collaboration we create new, innovation solutions. By connecting people, untapped tech potential we can tackle problems together with a solutions focus, we unlock innovative tech solutions for society’s most pressing challenges.
Digital Skills
We empower individuals and organisations with the knowledge and confidence to thrive in the digital world. By advancing digital literacy and inclusion, we remove barriers to participation and create equitable access to technology.
Sustainability
We support tech solutions that prioritise long-term social resilience. From digital inclusion to sustainable infrastructure, we work to create ethical, equitable places to live and work.
Openness
We commit to transparency, accountability, and open communication in all we do. Regular reporting, ethical decision-making, and community-driven governance are fundamental to our approach.
Community
We ensure tech solutions are shaped by the real needs of people. Our approach centres on our community eco-system that supports connections and collaborations that place lived experiences at the heart of digital innovation and real world solutions.
Advocacy
We bring together industry leaders, decision makers and our wider community to champion ethical, inclusive, and responsible tech practices and ways of working. By sharing on-the-ground insights, we influence regional approaches that benefit communities.
Impact
We support and scale tech initiatives that solve social problems and improve community wellbeing. By nurturing purpose-driven startups, nonprofits, and research projects, we ensure technology serves as a force for good.
Learning
We embrace continuous learning, experimentation, and adaptation to stay effective in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. By sharing best practices and insights, we grow a resilient, innovative tech-for-good ecosystem.
Call to Action
The Tech4Good South West Manifesto is a commitment—not just a statement. We invite businesses, organisations, funders, and individuals to join us in shaping a tech future that works for everyone.
Get involved, collaborate, and be part of the change.