Community Stack Labs
Campaigns
Coordinated infrastructure programmes addressing the UK's most critical barriers to participation.
Three focused campaigns designed to move beyond fragmented programmes and build coordinated, infrastructure-level solutions that scale across regions, organisations and systems.
#NoCommunityLeftOffline
Digital Inclusion & Access Infrastructure
Millions of people across the UK remain excluded from essential services and opportunities due to lack of connectivity, digital skills and accessible systems.
2.8M
people offline
3.8M
lack essential digital skills
1.7M
households without internet
What we're 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
The SEND system is under sustained pressure, with rising demand, delays and fragmented processes.
638,745
children with EHCPs
46.4%
delivered within 20 weeks
What we're 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
Access to communication technology remains unequal, with high costs and limited availability restricting participation.
2M+
could benefit from AAC
£6,000+
device cost
What we're building
- Open communication platforms
- Lower-cost communication systems
- Device-agnostic tools
- Scalable communication infrastructure
Outcome
Communication becomes accessible, affordable and integrated into everyday systems.
Connected Model
How the campaigns work together
Together, they address the full participation lifecycle — from access, to navigation, to engagement. These campaigns form a connected infrastructure model rather than isolated initiatives.
#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
Innovation Hub
Advanced Accessibility R&D Lab
Barnsley HQ · Announced April 2026
A dedicated centre for applied research, pilot delivery and infrastructure development in accessibility and inclusion technology. Part of Community Stack's new Barnsley headquarters.
Read the announcement