ICT Supporting Organisations
Here we have listed some of the most useful ICT sources of information. Please let us know of any other sources that you think might be useful by emailing us at info@redbridgecvs.net
ICT Hub
Their website contains a range of free advice and support for charities and community organisations, to help you make the most out of technology. If you need to develop a database, or build a website the ICT Hub has a range of services and support available. They also have many useful articles on other various issues. Please visit them at http://www.icthub.org.uk/articles/index.html
Lasa Knowledgebase
The ICT Hub Knowledgebase is designed to help community and voluntary sector organisations access the benefits of information technology. The knowledgebase is a comprehensive source of independent ICT information and advice. www.lasa.org.uk/knowledgebase
IT Resource Guide
This a very useful website serving as a IT resource guide for voluntary oragnisations. There you will be able to find plenty of information about database software, IT services, Internet resources, hardware, etc. http://www.itforcharities.co.uk/
Free ICT helpdesk
NCVO have a free computer advice line. You can also email questions to the email provided below. There is always someone behind the phone from 9.00am to 6.oopm Mon-Friday to guide you through various sources of information and support available out there. Their website is hyperlinked with ICTHub.
ICT helpdesk telephone: 0800 652 4737
ICT helpdesk email: helpdesk@icthub.org.uk
IT4Communities
This organisation can help you access free IT Support from IT professional volunteers - saving you substantial costs. If you need to develop a database, or have a PC health check, you can always seek help from IT4C. They are able to find professional IT volunteer that have some spare time to help charities. http://www.it4communities.org.uk/it4c/home/index.jsp
To request a volunteer for an IT project please register with them first. If you are a volunteer you can also register with them to search for opportunities. BrAVA works in partnership with IT4C to bring the best of preofessional IT volunteers to Brent organisations. Let us know if we can help.
Charity Technology Trust (CTT)
CTT has launched its Charity Technology Exchange Programme, distributing donated MICROSOFT software and other donated technology products to UK charities. All the most popular Microsoft products are available to charities for a nominal administration fee. You can get a copy of WORD 2007 for maybe less than £20. www.ctxchange.org To find out more go to www.ctt.org Tel 0845 456 1823. To register and place and order with them you have to be a registered charity or a charitabale housing associations. Currently you can place only one order per year, so make sure you plan well in advance.
