A leading insurance company has thrown its support behind a campaign to help tackle digital exclusion in the North East.

Somerset Bridge Group has donated 50 laptops to Dynamo, the region’s largest tech sector network, as part of its efforts to tackle digital poverty. The devices will be given to Sunderland City Council’s digital inclusion team, which will distribute them to residents and community groups who need access to digital technology.

The council is supporting Dynamo this year in hosting the annual North East Tech Charity Dinner, which will take place at The Fire Station on 19 March 2026. The event brings together senior figures from across the North East tech sector and will raise money for initiatives tackling digital exclusion.

Funds raised through the dinner will support the Dynamo Digital Inclusion Fund, which provides grants to charities and community organisations working to improve access to devices, connectivity and digital skills.