We commit to understanding digital exclusion and how it impacts the people we work with.
Birchvale Theatre can address its pledge by auditing digital access among staff and audiences, offering offline ticketing and printed materials, and hosting community listening sessions to understand barriers. Training staff on digital exclusion and accessibility ensures inclusive practices. Collaborating with local partners to support digital skills workshops and reviewing online content for accessibility further supports inclusion. Regular evaluation and feedback help refine efforts. This approach ensures that everyone, regardless of digital ability or access, can engage with the theatre’s work.
We commit to delivering on digital inclusion across our organisation, based on our understanding of need.
Birchvale Theatre can meet this pledge by embedding digital inclusion into all areas of its work. This includes offering digital skills support, ensuring accessible online content, and maintaining offline alternatives for engagement. Based on identified needs, the theatre can provide staff training, partner with local organisations, and invest in accessible technologies. Regular reviews and community feedback will guide improvements. By aligning actions with the specific barriers faced by its audiences and team, Birchvale can ensure that digital tools enhance, rather than limit, participation.
We commit to identifying and utilising appropriate resources for digital inclusion.
Birchvale Theatre can meet this pledge by identifying and investing in tools, partnerships, and training that support digital inclusion. This includes sourcing accessible technologies, offering digital skills sessions, and using funding to provide devices or connectivity support where needed. Collaborating with local digital inclusion networks can help share resources and expertise. Internally, the theatre can allocate budget and staff time to ensure digital access is a core priority. By aligning resources with identified community needs, Birchvale ensures that digital engagement is equitable and effective.
We commit to working in genuine partnership where we can, to promote and advance digital inclusion.
Birchvale Theatre can meet this pledge by building strong, collaborative relationships that support digital inclusion. Working closely with DG Unlimited, the theatre can co-design initiatives, share resources, and amplify community voices. Joint projects might include digital skills workshops, accessible content creation, or outreach to digitally excluded groups. Birchvale can also partner with local libraries, schools, and charities to extend its reach. By prioritising trust, shared goals, and open communication, these partnerships ensure that digital inclusion efforts are meaningful and sustainable.
We commit to contributing towards a wider conversation, developing a sense of community and being part of something bigger - because digital inclusion is everyone's responsibility.
Birchvale Theatre can meet this pledge by actively participating in local and national conversations about digital inclusion, recognising it as a shared responsibility. By engaging with networks like DG Unlimited, attending forums, and sharing learning and challenges, the theatre helps build a collective voice. Hosting community events, contributing to digital inclusion campaigns, and amplifying underrepresented voices fosters a sense of belonging and shared purpose. Birchvale can also use its platform to highlight success stories and advocate for change. This collaborative spirit strengthens community ties and ensures digital inclusion becomes a cultural norm.
