Apr 6, 2026
Since last summer we have really been working to boost awareness in the community about various aspects of online safety and being protected from both harm and fraud.
We have been supported by our Digital Ambassador Joshua Russell, who is not only passionate about this subject but really supports us to understand this subject through the lens of different generations.
The culmination of one of his projects is the Community Cyber-Shield, a newsletter crammed full of practical advice, reviews and resources to help our community feel safer online and be more aware to look out for the people we are close to.
For many people, this can feel like an overwhelming subject with no end in sight. It also feels like a world for those who can rather than those who can’t, yet as our world is increasingly online, we must find ways in which we can participate safely, and importantly, be mindful of those needing a little more support.
Inside you will find
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Practical advice you can actually use.
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Tech reviews and honest resources.
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Safety tips for you and your loved ones.
We know the internet can feel overwhelming—like a world built for “techies” only. But as our lives move more online, we believe everyone deserves to participate safely.
We will be looking to update this through the year and are looking for a sponsor to print this wonderful resource and help us reach the community is a digestible way.
Take a look here
Apr 6, 2026
As part of our Community Resilience and Online Safety programme we recently facilitated a training and awareness event at Croydon Central Library exploring how technology is increasingly used to control, harass or intimidate people.
Whether this is tracking partners via mobile phones, surveillance through webcams and other devices, coercive behaviours and cyber bullying; it’s an increasingly prevalent subject.
The statistics are stark with 13% of women experiencing online abuse see it progress to the real world and a staggering 46% of people under the age of 30 report being tracked by a partner without their consent.
Knowing what to do to be safer online and be aware of where there are risks is crucial.
We were joined by the MET Cyber Protect Team and Bromley & Croydon Women’s Aid as part of our VCS training programme to understand the extent of the problem and what technical measures we can put in place,
We also explored tools from the Cyber Helpline as well as the fantastic Kulpa app to support the gathering of evidence and submitting.
In parallel we had a programme if micro-workshops lead by our Digital Ambassadors Jody Micallef and Joshua Russell who took us through how to secure Facebook privacy settings and the rise of AI and Image based Sexual Abuse (IBSA).
We have been supporting people who have been hacked or scammed for some time now and there is huge challenge in re-building (or building from scratch) the confidence to re-engage with the web and services we need to access to ‘be included’.
We feel very strongly about this working full time with the digital inclusion space and where we have seen this intersect is a reality that those without the confidence of ability seek the right technical help or be able to manage privacy settings will not only be more at risk but will experience exponentially worsening outcomes.
Our next two training session will take place in Brixton later this month at WeAre336
Places still available here
Mar 3, 2026
A new programme in Lambeth to support the voluntary sector, frontline staff and active
community members to be more equipped to help others at risk online – be it from scams,
fraud or online abuse and other harm.
Join the MET Cyber Protect Team and ClearCommunityWeb for a series of presentations
to cover the fundamentals with follow on workshops to put this all into practice in small
groups.
5th March (2pm-5pm) at 336 Brixton Road, London, SW9 7AA
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Practical advice on a range of subjects including Phishing, Social Engineering, Ransomware, Password Security, Secure Connections, Supporting Others & Reporting (MET Cyber Protect Team/ ClearCommunityWeb)
12th March (2pm-5pm) at 336 Brixton Road, London, SW9 7AA
16th April (2pm-5pm) at 336 Brixton Road, London, SW9 7AA
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Practical advice to understand more about Tech Facilitated Abuse, how it is used to monitor, coerce and control, as well as threatening behaviour and online harm. (MET Cyber Protect Team/ ClearCommunityWeb)
23rd April (2pm-5pm) at 336 Brixton Road, London, SW9 7AA
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Small group work covering tracking, online harm, tools to gather evidence, securing phones & recovery planning. (ClearCommunityWeb)
This programme is supported by Lambeth Neighbourhood Watch, Lambeth Safer Neighbourhood Board and MOPAC.
Mar 3, 2026
Calling all Hyde residents! Come and build your digital confidence with a free tablet and training.
Join Lloyds Bank Academy & ClearCommunityWeb for programme of support to help you get online and connect with your community.
To be eligible for this scheme you must be
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A Hyde resident
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Low income
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Over 18
To get your free tablet you must attend a 2 hour training session to help you set the tablet up safely in either Kennington or Stockwell – dates TBC
You will then be able to access
