Introducing Our New Ambassador: Kevin Donaghy!

As SimPal faces a tidal wave of demand, a veritable tsunami for our services, it’s never been more critical to secure the best-in-class leadership. We are the only organization providing individual, frontline support to combat digital poverty across the country,…

  • Chris Lewis
  • 12 January 2026

Welcome To Our November Newsletter

As winter approaches, the demand for our services continues to grow, while the generosity of our supporters and partners also grows. This month has brought heart-warming stories of reconnection, inspiring new collaborations and incredible acts of kindness that keep the…

  • Christina Lattimer
  • 5 November 2025

Bridging The Digital Divide

In 2025, the UK is a digitally connected nation—or so it seems. While 97.8% of the population are internet users, this leaves 1.55 million people offline, unable to access the opportunities and services that many take for granted. Digital poverty…

  • Chris Lewis
  • 9 March 2025

2025, Expanding Support With New Challenges

As we step into 2025, SimPal continues to grow and adapt to meet the needs of vulnerable individuals and communities. Our mission remains the same: to provide free mobile phones and SIM cards to those in need, ensuring they stay…

  • Chris Lewis
  • 11 January 2025

A New Chapter For SimPal

Welcoming Avril Chester As The First Patron of SimPal. We are thrilled to announce that Avril Chester, a distinguished leader in the technology and entrepreneurial sectors, is joining SimPal, as our first-ever patron! Avril’s remarkable achievements and unwavering commitment to…

  • Chris Lewis
  • 24 October 2024

Every Gift Is Life Changing

Working at SimPal really is one of the best jobs ever. Daily, we send off 'gifts' to people who are unable to connect to the Internet for no reason of their own. Illness, poverty, immigration, domestic violence and more, we help everyone we can, to be human again. The inequalities in this country are many, but can you imagine trying to do something without your mobile phone etc? Almost impossible these days.

  • Chris Lewis
  • 16 January 2024

What SimPal Achieved In 2023

2023 was incredibly, our 7th year of working. This can be broken down into 3 distinct parts. Our early days, when we had a very ‘clunky organisation.’ Even then, we were the only organisation doing the work we were doing,…

  • Chris Lewis
  • 17 December 2023