Campaigns
Coordinated infrastructure programmes addressing the UK's most critical barriers to participation
Community Stack Labs delivers its work through three focused campaigns, each addressing a critical barrier to participation across the UK.
These campaigns are not standalone initiatives. They are designed to move beyond fragmented programmes and instead build coordinated, infrastructure-level solutions that scale across regions, organisations and systems.
Together, they form a connected model for enabling access, simplifying systems and supporting participation at scale.
#NoCommunityLeftOffline
Digital Inclusion & Access Infrastructure
Problem
Millions of people across the UK remain excluded from essential services and opportunities due to lack of connectivity, digital skills and accessible systems.
What we are building
- ·Offline access pathways (voice and SMS)
- ·Inclusion-first service discovery
- ·Accessible digital infrastructure for organisations
- ·Multi-channel participation systems
Outcome
Access to support and participation is no longer dependent on connectivity, devices or digital confidence.
#DigitalSENDInfrastructure
Technology & Infrastructure Supporting the SEND System
Problem
The SEND system is under sustained pressure, with rising demand, delays and fragmented processes.
What we are building
- ·Guided EHCP navigation tools
- ·Coordinated service infrastructure
- ·Standardised access pathways
- ·Administrative simplification systems
Outcome
Families can navigate support systems more clearly, access services faster and experience a more coordinated system.
#CommunicationForAll
Open Communication Infrastructure
Problem
Access to communication technology remains unequal, with high costs and limited availability restricting participation.
What we are building
- ·Open communication platforms
- ·Lower-cost communication systems
- ·Device-agnostic tools
- ·Scalable communication infrastructure
Outcome
Communication becomes accessible, affordable and integrated into everyday systems.
How the campaigns work together
#NoCommunityLeftOffline ensures access
Removing barriers to connectivity and digital participation
#DigitalSENDInfrastructure simplifies systems
Making navigation and coordination clearer for families and organisations
#CommunicationForAll enables expression
Providing accessible, affordable communication tools for all
Together, they address the full participation lifecycle — from access, to navigation, to engagement. These campaigns form a connected infrastructure model rather than isolated initiatives.
Powered by Community Switchboard
All campaigns are supported by Community Switchboard — a discovery and connection layer linking individuals to services, opportunities and support.
This enables structured access, coordination across organisations and scalable participation infrastructure.
The Barnsley Innovation Hub
Applied innovation for accessible infrastructure (Launching 2027)
To support the delivery and scale of these campaigns, Community Stack is establishing a dedicated innovation hub in Barnsley, launching in 2027.
The hub will act as a centre for applied research, pilot delivery and infrastructure development, bringing together partners across technology, public sector, community organisations and research.
The focus of the hub will be to:
- ·Design and test real-world solutions
- ·Develop infrastructure that improves access and system navigation
- ·Build open platforms, including communication systems
- ·Explore accessible and assistive technologies
- ·Scale proven solutions across regions and ecosystems
The hub is designed as an execution-focused environment, delivering deployable infrastructure rather than isolated innovation.