Ict Hub For Rural Orgs

ICT Hub Rural Resources

ICT Hub Resources for Rural

Organisations

March 5th 2008

Paul Webster (NAVCA)Matt Legg (NCVO)

ICT Hub Rural Resources 2

Who is in the ICT Hub?

The 5 core partners each have a key area of focus

…and other specialists working on New Media and Open Source projects

- Championing accessible ICT

- Encouraging ICT volunteering

- Increasing ICT knowledge

- Strengthening sub-regional support

- Policy, publications and conferences


• Aimed at two levels• For Infrastructure Organisations to become• More Effective• More Efficient• More Sustainable

• For TSOs to uses their technology to • Be in control• Do everyday things better• Do better things • Plan, manage and have enough funding• Protect data and systems

What are the resources available ?


• How do the three high level themes impact on you locally?

What are your ICT Themes ?


• What has the ICT Hub ever done for us ?

• Resources that specifically impact on rural orgs• Resources that are available for all orgs• Resources that make ICT easier for rural orgs

How the ICT Hub meets these needs


• Resources that specifically impact on rural orgs• Northumberland Circuit Riders• Cumbria Video Conferencing• Rural Internet access points• Podcasting • Richmond Fellowship• Evolve



• Resources that are available for all orgs• How to Cost and Fund ICT guide• Good ICT Management guide• Briefing for funders guide• Three ICT Foresight guides• ICT and Website Accessibility Good Practice Guides



• Resources that make ICT easier for rural orgs• Knowledgebase• Suppliers Directory• ICT Hub Café• Regional ICT Champions



• Comprehensive and continually growing resource of independent information:• how to select an IT trainer• how to choose anti virus software• putting old computers to good use• how to back up data• what should an internet use policy look like • … and much more !

Knowledgebase…


ICT Hub Knowledgebasewww.icthubknowledgebase.org.uk

http://www.icthubknowledgebase.org.uk/


•ICT Management Planning, Policy, Managing ICT Projects …

•Accessibility & InclusionAccess for all •Internet & EmailGetting connected …•NetworksSetting up & managing …•Your websiteStrategy, Development …

•DatabasesPlanning, Implementing …•SecurityAntivirus, Backup …•SoftwareChoosing & buying applications•HardwareChoosing & buying equipment•Using your computerIssues for staff

• Starting Out articles

•Starting Out articles

ICT Hub Knowledgebasewww.icthubknowledgebase.org.uk

http://www.icthubknowledgebase.org.uk/startingout



• Online directory of over 180 suppliers that understand the Third Sector and that provide ICT products and services for Third Sector Organisations

• All suppliers have to provide at least two voluntary sector references

• Links to websites and email quote facility

• Some suppliers offer special pricing for the Third Sector

ICT Hub Suppliers Directorywww.directory.icthub.org.uk









Have a look at the ICT Hub Café:

• Discuss your organisation’s ICT issues, • Get suggestions, • Get help and information • Give others the benefit of your experience and

wisdom.

ICT Hub Café www.icthub.org.uk/forums

http://www.directory.icthub.org.uk/

http://www.directory.icthub.org.uk/

http://forums.icthub.org.uk/


• One in each region• Co-ordinating focal point for all that is Third

Sector ICT in the region• Champion the importance of ICT at events• Signpost to a wide range of training and

resources available in their region• Encourage and nurture new-start ICT support

projects

Regional ICT Champions


• New Media Case Studies• ICT Governance for Managers and Trustees

Guide

Future Resources


• Any Questions?

• Do these resources help your ICT themes for the day?

Q & A


Resources

• ICT Hubwww.icthub.org.uk

• ICT Hub Knowledgebasewww.icthubknowledgebase.org.uk/

• ICT Hub Suppliers Directorywww.directory.icthub.org.uk

• ICT Championswww.watfordgap.wordpress.com


Further Information

Contact the Regional ICT Hub Champion in your area

Keep checking our website for newswww.icthub.org.uk

email [email protected]

Technology

Ict Hub For Rural Orgs