In our founder’s tribe on the Ivory Coast, older people are looked after by the whole community, much like how bees work together to produce nectar for their queen. In this tribe the word for “bees” is “won”, and Won Connect applies the bees’ way of working to help socially isolated and older people. This is a different philosophy to supporting the community than we are used to in Scotland. Older people are often targeted by scammers, and technology moves forward without anyone helping them keep up. We can, like the bees, work together to support the whole community. But rather than supplying nectar, we supply knowledge and skills so that people can feel connected, and stay safe, using technology. Our services are used to fundraise, to allow us to provide support and knowledge to those who need it. Just as the bees can’t make nectar without pollen, we can’t provide support without funding. At Won Connect, we treat older and socially isolated people with respect, and help them become independent technology users so they can socialise, integrate with the community and support themselves.

We believe knowledge generates investment returns. Empower those around you, share what you know and attempt to make those around you better than yourself.

We respect our customer right to dignity, choice and independence. We welcome diversity in our staff, volunteers and clients, and respect and values the contributions made by them.

Success for us is being accountable, Being responsible for your actions. Take responsibility, No excuses.

• To promote the wellbeing of older people in Greater Glasgow and protect their assets against online fraud and abuse.
• To provide computing skills to older and socially isolated people to help them live independently.
• To effectively assist economic integration, improve living standards, and narrow the digital divide.
• To offer our volunteers full-time or part-time permanent employment.

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