VONNE

Regional & National Partners

North East CVS & ICT Organisations

Click on this link to go to the live Google Map illustrated above which identifies the regions CVS offices and ICT supporters who work in our sector.

Regional ICT Focus Group

I have been arranging quarterly focus group meetings for some time now. I particularly look forward to these meetings for their opportunity for fresh thinking and thereby like to make the meetings open and welcoming to all who may wish to join us.

They are an opportunity for a number of ICT interested parties to get together and thrash about our issues of the day. So those of you wishing to join us and share your thoughts or ask your questions, please do get in touch at andrew.samuel@vonne.org.uk The minutes of the last few meetings are available for viewing below.

Aug 08 Minutes PDF (116Kb)

March 08 Minutes PDF (34Kb)

Dec 07 Minutes PDF (44Kb)

Sept 07 Minutes PDF (34Kb)

AbilityNet

AbilityNet is a national centre of excellence in computing and disability and is the only charity providing national pan-disability services in this area. It has significant experience in providing web audits, and is in an excellent position to provide training and resources to the VCS to develop more accessible websites, as required by law.
For more information go to www.abilitynet.org.uk

ChangeUp

ChangeUp is the Capacity Building and Infrastructure Framework for the Voluntary and Community sector, published by the Active Community Unit in June 2004. ChangeUp's aim is that by 2014 the needs of frontline voluntary and community organisations will be met by support which is available nationwide, structured for maximum efficiency, offering excellent provision, accessible to all, truly reflecting and promoting diversity, and sustainably funded. ChangeUp describes the basic architecture of support which frontline organisations need.
For more information please go to www.homeoffice.gov.uk

ICT Hub

The ICT Hub is a group of voluntary sector organisations who have come together to plan and deliver a co-ordinated framework of ICT guidance, good practice, advice and support for voluntary and community organisations, accessible at a local level. The Hub was funded by the Home Office in August 2005. For more information please go to www.icthub.org.uk

IT4Communities

IT4Communities is an initiative to encourage companies and individuals with professional IT skills to volunteer these skills for the benefit of the community. By supporting both charity and volunteer, all the way from project definition to project completion, IT4Communities aims to bridge the gap between IT professionals and charities needing IT help.
For more information please go to www.it4communities.org.uk

LASA

LASA has been involved in the provision of expert advice and information to the voluntary advice and legal sector since 1984. It has developed and implemented a number of innovative ICT systems to assist with the raising of standards. These include: Knowledgebase, a free database of ICT information and advice; the development and support of circuit riders to meet the needs of the voluntary and community sector; consultancy and project management services and an ICT telephone helpline.
For more information please visit www.lasa.org.uk

NACVS

The National Association of Councils for Voluntary Service (NACVS) is the growing network of over 300 Councils for Voluntary Service (CVS) throughout England. We help to promote voluntary and community action by supporting our member CVS and by acting as a national voice for the local voluntary and community sector. Funded mainly by the Home Office's Active Community Unit, NACVS is a membership-based organisation with a Trustee Board elected by our members.
For more information please visit www.nacvs.org.uk

NCVO

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) is the umbrella body for the voluntary sector in England, with sister councils in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. NCVO has a growing membership of over 4,000 voluntary organisations, ranging from large national bodies to community groups, volunteer bureau, and development agencies working at a local level.
For more information please visit www.ncvo-vol.org.uk

Staff Contact

Andrew Samuel (Sam)

Regional ICT Champion

email: andrew.samuel@vonne.org.uk

Links to voluntary and community organisations in the North East, government bodies, and links to funders and funding opportunities.