ChangeUp
ChangeUp is a national programme of capacity building for the infrastructure of the voluntary and community sector, developed in partnership with the sector. The aim of ChangeUp investment is to catalyse the modernisation of infrastructure provision in order to improve its sustainability, quality and reach. Led by sector expertise, the Capacitybuilders agency manages ChangeUp.
On Merseyside ChangeUp is managed by a consortium of voluntary and community sector organisations. The lead agency and accountable body is Sefton CVS. Further information from www.changeupmerseyside.org.uk
ChangeUp Merseyside ICT releated news webpage
Merseyside Third Sector Technology Centre (3tc)
Aiming to make ICT available to all third sector organisations in Merseyside through training and services. A partnership of voluntary, public and private sector companies.
www.3tc4u.org.uk
Merseyside Information Portals
Supported by Merseyside ChangeUp, a number of information portals have been created which provide online services to the voluntary sector of Greater Merseyside.
* GMCAS Portal (Community Accountancy)
* GRIPP (Online tool enabling identification of VCS Development Needs)
* Enterprise and Inclusion Directory
* Merseyside Funding Information Portal
* Merseyside ICT Portal
* Volunteering Merseyside Portal
Click here for a full list of available portals.
International Centre for Digital Content
ICDC supports business growth by encouraging innovation and fostering enterprise.
Their principal aim is to find new ways of using digital technology that will help organisations to develop and grow. Focusing on the regeneration of Merseyside and the North West, they help businesses and other organisations to understand how digital technology can benefit them. ICDC offers excellent training opportunities for businesses, community and voluntary sector organisations and individuals. They provide short courses, longer term training programmes and bespoke events. As they are part of Liverpool John Moores University, they are also able to offer a route to formal qualifications in the new media sector.
www.icdc.org.uk
Greater Merseyside Digital Development Agency (GMDDA)
The Greater Merseyside Digital Development Agency (GMDDA) is committed to ensuring that the region’s people and businesses benefit from the new opportunities created by the digital revolution. The GMDDA is not an incorporated body and does not undertake projects directly itself. Rather, it works with appropriate local partners to make things happen.
www.gmdda.org.uk
Halton Voluntary Action
Halton Voluntary Action has an IT Training Suite with 8 laptop computers and an interactive whiteboard. All the laptops have broadband internet access. The room can be hired on a per session basis. We also have available 4 laptop computers which can be loaned out to local voluntary and community groups to use with 2 powerpoint projectors.
We offer free web sites for all voluntary and community groups within Halton and offer a free 2½ training session to find out to use the site. We offer continued support after the training session which includes a drop in afternoon session every Thursday.
Every 2 weeks we send out an e bulletin with local news, funding news, events etc.
You can book any of the rooms at Halton Voluntary Action by phoning the general number which is 01928 592405. You contact Debbie Morris to go on the free web site training and have a site on the general number 01928 592405 or her direct line number 01928 593110 or even by email on dmorris@haltonva.org.uk The e bulletin is the responsibility on Matt Roberts and you can contact him on the general number 01928 592405 or email mroberts@haltonva.org.uk We also have a minicom line on 01928 593119.
EverybodyOnline Liverpool 8 Project
EverybodyOnline - Working at grassroots to bridge the Digital Divide
The pioneering EverybodyOnline project was launched in Liverpool 8, in April 2006. The project is designed to help local people access the internet, learn new skills and find out how digital technology could improve their lives. Now into the second year, the project is proving to be a great success, and is hoping to expand into other areas across Merseyside.
Plans for the next 12 months include the launch of the community portal, a Net Technicians course, a local heritage project, a guide to healthy living on the internet, and themed taster sessions. Furthermore, the project is now looking to secure funding from key partners within the Liverpool region, with the view to having a further three projects up and running by this time next year.
For more information please contact Lucy Campbell on 07793 742 349
The EverybodyOnline Project is designed to help communities and individuals in disadvantaged areas across the UK engage with digital technology. The EverybodyOnline project is an initiative run by the national charity Citizens Online and is supported by BT. It aims to help communities overcome any barriers they may have to technology so residents can take advantage of the wealth of opportunities digital technology and the Internet has to offer.
Tel: 07793 742349
Email: lucy.campbell@citizensonline.org.uk
Web Address: www.citizensonline.org.uk
