Why we do this
Because every good business deserves a hand.
Our community is full of people with tech skills and big hearts. We started TechProudly so they could put those skills to work for the small businesses, charities and groups around them, proudly and for free.
of UK working adults could use more support with the digital skills work now asks for
Good tech is still out of reach for many.
Almost one in five working adults in the UK could use more support with the digital skills work now asks for. That's no surprise: tech changes fast, and the people running a café, a salon or a charity are already busy doing everything else. It can mean an out-of-date website, a missing Google listing or bookings still taken by phone.
Agencies can cost thousands. Our volunteers already have the skills, and they're happy to share them.
Source: Ipsos for Lloyds Banking Group, Essential Digital Skills for Work 2024
What drives us
Local businesses matter
The cafés, shops, salons, gyms, charities and clubs that make a place feel like home, whoever runs them.
Good tech shouldn't be a luxury
Small teams are already stretched. Free help from skilled volunteers levels the playing field.
Showing up, proudly
We're LGBTQIA+ people and allies who want to give back to our neighbourhoods, and be seen doing it.
How we keep it free
We're a community, not an agency. We connect businesses with volunteers who give their time for free, and they work together directly. If a business needs to buy something, like a domain name, TechProudly can buy it for them and send one simple invoice.
What it costs- Volunteers give their time and skills for free
- TechProudly never charges for help
- Donations help cover the costs of running TechProudly
A note from Niall
I've spent my career building technology for retail, hospitality and leisure companies. I've seen how much the right tools can help a small business, and how out of reach they can sometimes feel.
TechProudly is my way of giving back, with the LGBTQIA+ community and our allies, by putting those skills to work for the businesses and causes around us.
Our community has always been at its best when we look out for one another. Sharing what we know is one of the simplest ways to do that, and when the places around us thrive, we all do.
Be part of it
Whether you run a business that could use a hand, or you have skills to share, we'd love to hear from you.