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months for a virtual chat about all things digital.</p><p data-block-key="9adl4">What you talk about will be entirely up to you and your match: it could be a challenge you need help with, advice you'd like to share, or just a general chat about digital, data or design. Open to anyone who works within a charity or social impact organisation and has an interest in digital.</p> <div class="cta-block__button"> <a href="/our-work/programmes-and-initiatives/coffee-connections/" class="button button-- button--default button--icon "> <span>Find out more and sign up</span> <svg class="icon" aria-label=""> <use xlink:href="/static/dist/svg/sprite.888209c5f6a4.svg#arrow-right" /> </svg> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="block cta cta-block--wide cta-block cta-block-style- cta-block-direction-left cta-block--image-third"> <div class="cta-block--img"> <a href="/our-work/programmes-and-initiatives/design-hops/"> <img alt="Design hops logo" height="500" src="https://castcore.contentfiles.net/media/images/Design_hops_logo_2e8ovuR.original.png" width="500"> </a> </div> <div class="cta-block--copy"> <h4>Design Hops</h4> <p data-block-key="a7h55">A free six-week online training programme that will teach you the fundamentals used in user centred design.</p><p data-block-key="5n2fj">In this course you will learn innovative techniques from the digital world which will enhance your work and problem-solving abilities and ensure that you put users at the centre of your work.</p><p data-block-key="6nlbu"></p> <div class="cta-block__button"> <a href="/our-work/programmes-and-initiatives/design-hops/" class="button button-- button--default button--icon "> <span>Find out more and sign up</span> <svg class="icon" aria-label=""> <use xlink:href="/static/dist/svg/sprite.888209c5f6a4.svg#arrow-right" /> </svg> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="block cta cta-block--wide cta-block cta-block-style- cta-block-direction-left cta-block--image-third"> <div class="cta-block--img"> <a href="/our-work/programmes-and-initiatives/grantadvisor-uk/"> <img alt="GrantAdvisor UK" height="500" src="https://castcore.contentfiles.net/media/images/DLN_4.original.jpg" width="500"> </a> </div> <div class="cta-block--copy"> <h4>GrantAdvisor UK</h4> <p data-block-key="jgz6n">GrantAdvisor UK is a free website that allows grantseekers to share their first hand experiences of working with funders.</p><p data-block-key="2fovj">A valuable resource for fundraisers seeking peer-to-peer application insights and opportunities to review practices, as well as a useful source of information for grantseekers searching for insights to help with funding applications.</p> <div class="cta-block__button"> <a href="/our-work/programmes-and-initiatives/grantadvisor-uk/" class="button button-- button--default button--icon "> <span>Find out more</span> <svg class="icon" aria-label=""> <use xlink:href="/static/dist/svg/sprite.888209c5f6a4.svg#arrow-right" /> </svg> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="block cta cta-block--wide cta-block cta-block-style- cta-block-direction-left cta-block--image-third"> <div class="cta-block--img"> <a href="/our-work/programmes-and-initiatives/digital-leads-network/"> <img alt="Copy of Logos for programmes (1)" 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href="https://wearencs.com/">NCS</a> to set up three projects, or Youth Sector Innovation Incubators, each tackling a unique challenge, with the ultimate aim of creating a suite of new innovative digital solutions to boost social cohesion among young people.</p><p data-block-key="1hebm">Applications for the programme closed on 19th September, but you can still sign up to contribute your insight and experience of the youth sector through a consultation call.</p> <div class="cta-block__button"> <a href="/our-work/programmes-and-initiatives/cast-and-ncs-youth-sector-innovation-incubator/" class="button button-- button--default button--icon "> <span>Find out more</span> <svg class="icon" aria-label=""> <use xlink:href="/static/dist/svg/sprite.888209c5f6a4.svg#arrow-right" /> </svg> </a> </div> </div> </div> <hr class="block no-max"> <div class="block cta cta-block--wide cta-block cta-block-style- cta-block-direction-left cta-block--image-third"> <div class="cta-block--img"> <a 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The programme provides participants with access to tools, support and hands-on training to build their knowledge, experience and confidence with digital.</p> <div class="cta-block__button"> <a href="/our-work/programmes-and-initiatives/digital-campus/" class="button button-- button--default button--icon "> <span>Find out more</span> <svg class="icon" aria-label=""> <use xlink:href="/static/dist/svg/sprite.888209c5f6a4.svg#arrow-right" /> </svg> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="block cta cta-block--wide cta-block cta-block-style- cta-block-direction-left cta-block--image-third"> <div class="cta-block--img"> <a href="/our-work/programmes-and-initiatives/deloitte-digital-connect/"> <img alt="Deloitte Digital Connect logo" height="500" src="https://castcore.contentfiles.net/media/images/Untitled_design_2.original.jpg" width="500"> </a> </div> <div class="cta-block--copy"> <h4>Deloitte Digital Connect</h4> <p data-block-key="3gpl3">Deloitte Digital Connect (DDC), developed by Deloitte in partnership with CAST, is designed to support charities with expertise, advice and a network to support their digital development. DDC has so far delivered three six-month support programmes to cohorts of charities and social enterprises. 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