# Three launches Discovery to help tackle digital exclusion in Scotland

Earlier this week [Three announced a nationwide rollout and further investment in its pioneering digital skills initiative - 'Discovery'](http://www.threemediacentre.co.uk/news/2017/three-launches-discovery-in-glasgow-and-edinburgh-to-tackle-digital-exclusion.aspx) - as part of its ongoing commitment to empower and educate local communities by teaching them essential online skills. David McNeill, Director of Digital at Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, said: "Given the widespread use of smartphones and tablets, it’s easy to assume that most of Scotland’s population is digitally confident. However, our recent research shows the reality is that while many people use social media and consume content online, they do not have the full range of basic digital skills to enable them to make the most of the internet, whether saving money or applying for jobs. We’re delighted Three has joined the national movement to increase basic digital skills and confidence online, and committed to providing practical support through Discovery." To book a Discovery session for your group, please contact discovery@three.co.uk or visit your local store for individual sessions.

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## About SCVO

SCVO (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations) is the national membership organisation for Scotland's voluntary sector.

Our role is to champion the role of voluntary organisations in Scotland and to support them to do work that has a positive impact.

SCVO supports members and the wider voluntary sector with all aspects of setting up and running a voluntary organisation. SCVO represents the needs and concerns of the voluntary sector to the Scottish government in Holyrood and UK government and Westminster. Through our learning and events programme SCVO offers training and development opportunities to the sector.

Members access an extensive membership benefits package including specialist, in-depth, 1-to-1 guidance from our Information Services team and from professional service partners.

Access to exclusive membership networks (including comms, employers, governance and policy) supports members to grow their connections, stay up to date, exchange ideas and views with peers, and learn through tailored learning opportunities.

SCVO members enjoy free access to Funding Scotland Premium to stay on top of funding opportunities to support their organisation’s financial resilience.

Discounts and savings on SCVO products and services (including our HR service, managed IT support, payroll service and events and training) and partner offers provide members with support to allow them to focus on delivering their organisation’s goals. Further SCVO products and services include [extensive digital support](https://scvo.scot/support/digital), a climate action resource [Growing Climate Confidence](https://climateconfident.scot), a voluntary sector publication [Third Force News](https://tfn.scot) and a voluntary sector jobs and recruitment service [Goodmoves](https://goodmoves.org).

For more information on SCVO membership, visit [SCVO membership](https://scvo.scot/membership)