A guide to free digital tools and Apps for your group to use
- Dan Coast
- Feb 26
- 4 min read
Updated: Feb 28
This resource has been designed to help support our groups by providing a guide to a range of free to use tools and apps that will help you and your group with a whole range of services that may have appeared costly or required specialised equipment.
All of these featured applications are free to use and require no more than either a computer with internet access or a modern smartphone.
Click the down arrow next to the product to read more about each of these tools.
(Please note all apps featured were free to use when this article was produced in February 2025)
Design Tools: - Images and Illustration
The digital revolution has given us all the tools and resources needed to create engaging posters and leaflets either for use online or for print. In this section were going to look at a few tools that can help you to produce these resources quickly and for free.
Design Tools: - Video is king
It's no surprize but posts on social media involving a video tend to do really well, most of us now everything needed to create great content in the palm of our hands thanks to the advancements of mobile phones.
A.I Tools:
The world of AI is rapidly expanding and influencing everyone's lives. It offers applications that assist in content creation, especially for those who lack formal English language qualifications or find it challenging to tap into their creative side.
We recently published a feature on AI, which you can read through the links provided at the bottom of the page.
Marketing & Communication:
Social media is a crucial tool for groups to connect with their local communities. However, many of us who manage these roles worry about the time required to create and post content effectively. In this section, we'll explore the best tools to help streamline this process and maximize impact.
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