Small charities get easier access to IT support
Mark Walker | 02 Apr 2013
Most small charities know that they need reliable IT systems but don't know where to turn for high quality, independent advice. Whether they need help with a database or website, have questions about social media or any other aspect of IT, they either don't know who to ask or can't afford the specialist support they need. Now a new partnership between the Small Charities Coalition and AbilityNet's IT4Communities programme gives small charities access to a network of over 9,000 IT professionals who offer their time for free.
Anne Stafford is Manager of AbilityNet's IT4Communities network:
"We already have a lot of small charities as members but we've been working with the Small Charities Coalition to see how we can help them get what they need. This new agreement means we can help them keep their costs down whilst still accessing our network of amazing IT professionals. We're also working on various projects that will provide specific advice and information relevant to small charities."
John Barrett is the Operations Manager at Small Charities Coalition:
"We know first hand the difference an IT professional from AbilityNet's IT4Communities can make to a small charity. This new partnership means even more of them can benefit from the experience and expertise on offer."
Both AbilityNet’s iT4Communities programme and the Small Charities Coalition are committed to helping vital small charity services benefit from effective office infrastructure, of which IT is an increasingly large part. This partnership will raise awareness of the pro bono support of 9,000 IT professionals to the joint networks of Small Charities Coalition and Charity Trustee Networks 6,000 small charity members.