This is the first in our new 'Really listening to those who are seldom heard' mini-series tackling digital inequality in modern Britain. 

Today's podcast features the fantastic Helen Milner, CEO of the Good Things Foundation, dedicated to building 'a world where everyone benefits from digital'. And what a challenge that is, with 10 million adults lacking the most basic digital skills, and 2 million UK households unable to afford internet access. 

In a fascinating and wide ranging conversation Helen speaks to us about the role of community, large businesses, volunteering and government in solving these massive challenges and bridging the digital divide. 

Mentioned in this podcast is the Virgin Media O2 Databank, set up by the mobile network 'to help those in need stay connected' by giving free data to people across the UK. Find out more and give 7GB of data at the O2 Databank website. We also said we'd share a link to the Good Things Foundation website's 'Get Involved' section, where you can help in a wide variety of ways.