Bridging the Digital Divide, Together

A memorable moment for us at Wavemaker Stoke; We had the distinct honour of representing our team at the House Of Lords in Westminster for the launch of a pivotal new report by FutureDotNow. As a charity dedicated to uniting organisations under one voice, FutureDotNow is tackling one of the most pressing quiet crises of our time: digital inclusion. We at Wavemaker are proud to be part of this community that is making a real difference with digital inclusion. The heart of the report launch was a deep dive into the real-world implications of digital confidence - or the devastating lack of it.

This week, Wavemaker was proud to take part in the very first “Winter Ready” Primary Care Network (PCN) gathering in Rugeley. Hosted at Lea Hall, this vibrant event brought together health providers, national charities, and local community groups - all working toward a shared goal: making health and wellbeing more accessible to everyone.

This week, Wavemaker was proud to take part in the very first “Winter Ready” Primary Care Network (PCN) gathering in Rugeley. Hosted at Lea Hall, this vibrant event brought together health providers, national charities, and local community groups - all working toward a shared goal: making health and wellbeing more accessible to everyone.

This week, Wavemaker was proud to take part in the very first “Winter Ready” Primary Care Network (PCN) gathering in Rugeley. Hosted at Lea Hall, this vibrant event brought together health providers, national charities, and local community groups - all working toward a shared goal: making health and wellbeing more accessible to everyone.

We were honoured to host Sir Chris Bryant MP, Minister of State for the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology, during his recent visit to Stoke-on-Trent. As the Minister with responsibility for the Government’s Digital Inclusion Strategy, his presence gave us an invaluable opportunity to share experiences from the ground and highlight the challenges and opportunities facing communities today.

Wavemaker Ben had the privilege of attending a major digital health conference in London, hosted by The King’s Fund - an event that brought together some of the biggest players, disruptors, and thinkers in the healthcare and tech world.

Wavemaker was honoured with the Responsible Business of the Year award. This accolade celebrates organisations that go above and beyond to make a positive impact on their communities and the environment.

When Moorcroft Pottery, founded in 1913 and internationally renowned for its distinctive Flambé ware, ceased trading at the end of April 2025 due to spiraling energy costs, 57 dedicated workers lost their jobs, taking with them over 1,500 years of combined experience in the ceramics craft. Faced with the daunting prospect of entering a digital-first job market - many without even an email address after decades at the potbank - our team of Digital First Responders, in partnership with the GMB Union and Stoke-on-Trent Council’s JET Team, mobilised to offer vital support.

This week, Wavemaker proudly partnered with Caudwell Children, a national charity dedicated to improving the lives of disabled children and young people. Housed in a striking space on Keele University’s campus, our inaugural session set out to equip a group of young adults - identified by the Department for Work and Pensions - with the digital skills and confidence they need to step into the world of work.

Wavemaker has been shortlisted in two fiercely contested categories at this year’s Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards: Digital Award and Responsible Business of the Year. The double nomination celebrates both our innovative use of technology and our enduring commitment to social impact across Staffordshire.

Empowering refugees and asylum seekers in Hanley with hands-on AI tools-from real-time translation to creative image and music generation - our workshop with ASHA shows how accessible tech can transform new lives.