Save money on IT

Websites!

There are lots of free or low cost ways of making a website.  Take a look at the following two examples:

WordPress.  Build a free website or blog with easy to use online software  – open to everyone, free hosting.
Community Website Builder allows registered charities and other voluntary and community groups to build and maintain their own websites free of charge – free hosting.

Computers and software

BT Community Connections provides internet-ready computers to a variety of voluntary groups, together with a contribution towards the cost of 12 months’ internet access. Organisations must be able to demonstrate that they would use the internet in an innovative way.

Get Microsoft programmes and more through the Charity Technology Exchange - UK registered charities and charitable Housing Associations can access up to 10 different software products each year (from a list of over 200 products). There is an admin fee.

Adobe offers charities discounts of up to 65% on software.

Computers for rural people scheme - Individuals clubs, businesses, schools and not for profit organisations in rural areas that need access to information and services, are able to purchase fully functioning ex-government computers for as little as £130. The computers are being made available through the Arthur Rank Centre. This is a collaborative unit supported by the National Churches, the Royal Agricultural Society of England and the Rank Foundation. Prices are lower for organisations that need more than one computer; e.g. for a drop-in centre or school.  Applications can be made at any time. 

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