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19th March 2003 |
AOL Innovation in the Community Awards
The aim of the AOL Innovation in the Community Awards is to help bring the benefits of the Internet to local communities. We are offering 15 Awards of £2,000 each and a year's free subscription to AOL, and are inviting applications for support for online projects from community groups across the UK from today. We believe that the Awards would be of interest to local community groups that want to either get online for the first time or improve existing Internet facilities. For further information please go to our website: http://www.citizensonline.org.uk/aolawards.shtml or call 020 7348 8390 or email: innovation2003@aol.com
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2nd March 2003 |
Threat to Survival of UK Online Centres
The National Audit Office (NAO) has voiced concerns over the sustainability of the UK Online network, which is a cornerstone of the government's strategy for creating access to ICT and learning within disadvantaged communities. While the target of 6,000 centres by the end of 2002 was met a month ahead of schedule, many have only short-term revenue funding. The New Opportunities Fund has stated that Lottery money which has been used for capital requirements is unlikely to be a source of future revenue funding. The NAO warns that many centres in the community and voluntary sector remain dependent on public funding. They state "..some of those centres most placed to reach disadvantaged target groups are likely to be least able to find funds from elsewhere.... If UK Online centres are forced to close, it is not clear whether there will be sufficient resources available to set up a replacement in the vicinity". The Department for Education and Skills, which some responsibility for the centres, is to start an email service covering possible funding streams to all UK Online centres. Progress in making e-services accessible to all - encouraging use by older people
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March Onwards |
http://www.volcomgrants.gov.uk
Voluntary and community organisations can register with the site to receive email information on new grants as they are launched. It
currently covers the funding programmes of the Home Office, Department for Education and Skills, Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions and the Department of Health.
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Ongoing |
The Equalitec forum is now on-line
Why do you think women are leaving the IT industry and what are your ideas to stem this trend? We want to hear your views and experiences. You do not need to register to post a reply. The statement below is featured on the forum:
"The IT sector is losing more women than it recruits. There are things companies can do to change the culture:
* avoid early morning and late night meetings
* make sure that senior executives take their vacations
* encourage people to take their leave - not cash
* delegating when on vacation rather than dialing in
* talking about work life balance for men and women and making it acceptable
But some companies do this and women are still leaving faster than we can hire or promote them into top jobs" says Rebecca George, IBM, Chair of The Women in IT Champions Group, http://www.equalitec.org.uk/forum/index.php
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28th Febuary 2003 |
BT Community Connections Awards (UK) - Third Round closing date.
The scheme designed to help communities get connected to the Internet: http://www.btcommunityconnections.com
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17th February 2003 |
Developing the Circuit Rider Movement in the UK 3-5pm FREE
NCVO, LASA and NACVS are working together to develop the Cricuit Rider Movement in the UK. The Circuit Rider Movement is a networking, support and lobbying movement for individuals who provide ICT support to a number of voluntary and community organisations too small to have their own ICT staff.
Contact Colin Wilson at cwilson@lasa.org.uk or on 0207 377 1226.
See: http://www.lasa.org.uk/circuitriders/ - http://lists.lasa.org.uk/lists/info/ukriders
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14th February 2003 |
Win a Fujitsu-Siemens PC with flat screen monitor
appiChar, provider of IT services to the voluntary sector, is holding a prize draw on 14th February 2003 for registered charities. Just enter your details at http://www.appichar.co.uk/prizedraw.htm
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10th February 2003 |
Asia Heritage Alive 2003
Would you like funding to celebrate, raise awareness of or record Asian heritage in the UK? Asia Heritage Alive 2003 is a free event about heritage funding opportunities for your community. Londoners interested in obtaining funding to celebrate Asian heritage are invited to come and tell us their ideas, chat to successful grant recipients and find out more about how to apply for a Heritage Lottery Fund grant. The Victoria and Albert Museum, main entrance, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 2RL on Monday 10th February 2003 from 6.30 - 9.30pm refreshments available.
Special guests: Lord Dholakia OBE, DL, Diane Abbott MP
Places are limited and admission is by ticket only with a limit of two tickets per individual or group - phone to book on: 020 7591 6121 or e-mail justinec@hlf.org.uk .
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Ongoing |
International work placements for female students in ITEC (IT, Electronics, Communications). On the Equalitec website, companies in the UK and abroad are publishing placement opportunities, while female students from many countries are registering CVs and placement requirements.
This is a new component of the website: http://www.equalitec.org.uk
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31st January 2003 |
NCVO's Computer Support Workers Forum
"When and how to upgrade your software"
2.00 to 4.30pm - FREE - For further information please contact kim.turner@ncvo-vol.org.uk or on 0207 520 2519
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22nd January 2003 |
Lottery Merger? Lottery board holds out for independence guarantee
Community Fund board members have voted to delay a proposed merger with the New Opportunities Fund pending reassurance on funding and independence from government.
http://www.newstartmag.co.uk/news439.html
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22nd January 2003 |
WOMEN IN IT - Engaging and Retaining for Success
"The current situation is bad for women. It means they are missing out on opportunities to earn the higher wages available in the IT sector. It's also bad for business and bad for the economy. An IT industry dominated by men is only using half the available talent and creativity" Rt Hon Patricia Hewitt MP, Secretary of State for Trade and Industry and Minister for Women
Amongst others Women's Support Networks and Voluntary Organisations are invited to attend "... working with women, you know and understand the difficulties that they face. Take this opportunity to share your experience and expertise"
Free - for booking details contact: tina.gallagher@intellectuk.org
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8th January 2003 |
Agencies underestimate value of unpaid workers
Despite valuable skills and deep commitment, unpaid community workers donıt get the support or recognition they deserve. http://www.newstartmag.co.uk/news434.html
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bits and bytes |
information from April to June 2003
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