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ICT Knowledgebase - is a comprehensive source of independent ICT information and advice for the Voluntary & Community Sector: http://www.ictknowledgebase.org.uk/

 

COSMIC - a Social Enterprise offering, ICT training, web design, ICT consultancy and technical support to the Voluntary and Community Sector. Our Regional ICT Champion Julie Harris is based at Cosmic: http://www.cosmic.org.uk/

 

ICT Champions - the site of the regional ICT Champions, which answers frequently asked questions about Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and how it can help the third sector. It is aimed at staff and volunteers from: charities, community groups, social enterprises and other not for profit organisations. It offers short, jargon-free answers and links you to useful information elsewhere on the internet. http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/

 

 iT4Communities are a charity that introduce volunteer IT professionals to voluntary organisations in need of IT help. Register for free volunteer IT support at www.it4communities.org.uk . See also Free and Low Cost Professional Sevices.
 

Lasa Knowledge Base - IT Information on a range of topics from buying IT to building databases, websites etc. - www.lasa.org.uk/knowledgebase

Skill Sheets from AbilityNet - IT accessibility fact sheets and skill sheets, lots of useful skill sheets on how to change the appearance settings on your PC.  www.abilitynet.org.uk/content/factsheets/Factsheets.htm

 

ITCH Network - Information Technology Can Help is a network of volunteers who are able to offer free local computer assistance to disabled people. They can diagnose and fix most computer related problems; Install and set up hardware, software, internet, email and accessibility settings. The website also carries some helpful ICT resources: http://www.itcanhelp.org.uk/index.htm

 

Net:gain - is a professional development programme for senior managers of third sector organisations. It allows them to take control of strategic planning and apply it to technology and communications: http://net-gain.org.uk/  . They have a resource called Experts Online. This is an online forum designed as a resource for voluntary sector organisations and small businesses working in rural and urban regeneration.

 

Media Trust - works with media organisations and charities to enhance their communications and enable communities to find their voice and make it heard. Contains tips on using social media (including podcasts), PR, marketing, etc.  http://www.mediatrust.org/

 

ZAMZAR - free online file conversion website - you can edit pdf's by converting them to word - other file conversions also available - really fast service. www.zamzar.com     

 

 

 

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