About IFB Gaming
IFB Gaming is a UK-based research and learning organisation dedicated to reducing digital inequality, empowering communities, and promoting inclusive technology.
We combine gaming culture, digital education, sustainability, and community-led research to design practical, scalable solutions that help people participate confidently in a digital society.
Our Mission
To ensure that all communities — regardless of income, background, or ability — can participate confidently, safely, and meaningfully in a digital world.
Our Core Pillars
Confidence, safety, rights, and responsibilities online.
Skills, literacy, and lifelong learning pathways.
Everyday access to essential digital services.
Economic participation, jobs, and opportunity.
Inclusive access to NHS and health technologies.
Civic participation and public service design.
Online protection, trust, and resilience.
Key Programmes
Winter Data Care
Providing data, devices, and hands-on digital support during winter months when households are most at risk of digital exclusion.
Empowering Futures
Refurbished devices, data access, and practical digital skills support for underserved communities and families.
Community Data Waypoints
Trusted local access points offering free data, device help, and digital confidence support — designed with communities.
Inclusive Research Partnerships
Working with healthcare, academia, and community organisations to explore digital access, behaviour, and impact.
Why IFB Gaming?
Designed with lived experience at the centre.
Connecting public, private, and third sectors.
Clear evaluation, reporting, and learning.
Refurbishment, reuse, and responsible tech.
Delivery that scales beyond pilots.