Funding Links

How can you get your ICT-based community initiative off the ground?

This section provides information about, and contact details for, possible sources of funding as well as other assistance, such as access to volunteers or training courses.

Charities

Corporate

European Union

Northern Ireland

Recycled Computers and Other Equipment

Regional - Government and Other Initiatives

Scotland

Training/Skills Development

Wales

Support

Community Website Development

General fundraising information

Charities

• Camelot Foundation - http://www.camelotfoundation.org.uk
  Covering the period 2002-2009 funding includes the development of basic skills, including IT. Tel: 020 7828 6085.
  
  
• The Carnegie Trust UK - http://www.carnegieuktrust.org.uk
  Grants to cover increased participation of young people and village and rural community developments. Multiple grants for more than one project can be applied for. Tel: 01383 721445.
  
  
• Charity Commission for England and Wales - http://www.charitycommission.gov.uk
  The Charity Commission for England and Wales has updated its website to include an accounting section which will offer a questions and answers page as well as being able to email the accounts advice service with more difficult questions. There is also a links section for further guidance. Tel: 0870 333 0123.
  
  
• Charity Times - http://www.charitytimes.com
  The online version of the Charity Times a leading business and management magazine for UK charity professionals. This portal offers a comprehensive resource for the latest news on fundraising initiatives, which can be emailed to free by subscribing to their free news alert service.
  
  
• Community Foundation Network - http://www.communityfoundation.org.uk
  The foundation raises and distributes funds, from private trusts, individuals, local companies and statutory authorities, distributing funds to community and voluntary action groups. Including contact details for local networks. Tel: 020 7713 9326.
  
  
• The Community Fund - http://www.community-fund.org.uk
  Uses National Lottery money for charity, voluntary and community groups. Tel: 020 7747 5300.
  
  
• The Esmee Fairbairn Foundation - http://www.esmeefairbairn.org.uk
  Funding from the foundation covers social development and education, an emphasis is placed upon initiatives which promote community participation and self help. It is one of the largest independent grantmaking foundations in the UK. Tel: 020 7297 4700.
  
  
• Heart of England Community Foundation - http://www.heartofenglandcf.co.uk
  Established in 1995 to raise funds for community groups in the Coventry and Warwickshire areas.
  
  
• Milton Keynes Community Foundation - http://www.mkcommunityfoundation.co.uk
  MKCF promotes and support local charities and community groups. Tel: 01908 690276.
  
  
• Northern Rock Foundation - http://www.nr-foundation.org.uk
  The foundation mainly funds activities in the North East of England, but applications from Scotland, Cumbria, and the North West of England will also be considered.
  
  
• South Yorkshire Community Foundation - http://www.sycf.org.uk
  Funds, supports and encourages local voluntary and community groups, through the provision of local grant recommendations. Tel: 0114 242 4857.
  
  
• Tudor Trust - http://www.tudortrust.org.uk
  Tel: 020 7727 8522.
  
  
• Worshipful Company of Information Technologists - http://www.wcit.org.uk
  Aims to bring benefits of IT within reach of people disadvantaged for what ever reason. Projects must benefit an identifiable group. Tel: 0207 600 1992. Government Funding Opportunities
  
  
• Access Funds - http://www.access-funds.co.uk
  Provides information on sources of funding for the UK non-profit sector. Covering EU, central and local government and lottery funding, as well as providing information on charitable trusts and fundraising.
  
  
• Awards for All - http://www.awardsforall.org.uk
  A grants programme for small groups, the awards are a grants program, which is supported by the Heritage Lottery funds, the Arts Council of England, Sports England, the New Opportunities Fund and the Community Fund. Operating through nine regional offices each region has a specific area it wishes to focus on.
  
  
• Community Champions - http://www.dfes.gov.uk/communitychampions
  Website designed to help people wanting to become active in their communities and support and develop the work of local people who are involved in community activities. The fund managed by regional government gives small grants to community group organisers, funding is likely to come in the form of travel expenses. Training is also available for community organisers and is given with the view that their acquired skills are passed on to members of their communities.
  
  
• Community Chest - http://www.neighbourhood.gov.uk
  Neighbourhood renewal community chests are aimed at increasing and enhancing community activity in deprived areas. The grants focus particularly on the most deprived neighbourhoods and most marginalised groups.
  
  
• Charity Bank - www.charitybank.org
  Charity Bank, the lead partner, is an organisation experienced in the provision of loan finance and we envisage that our investments will usually include some form of loan.
  
  
• Unity Trust Bank - www.unity.uk.com
  Unity Trust Bank is the fastest growing commercial bank in the voluntary and community sector.
  
  
• National Council for Voluntary Organisations - www.ncvo-vol.org.uk
  NCVO aims to give a shared voice to voluntary organisations and to help them achieve the highest standards of practice and effectiveness in all areas of their work.
  
  
• Northern Rock Foundation - www.nr-foundation.org.uk
  Northern Rock Foundation is one of the most well regarded charitable foundations in the country, its work covers the North East of England and Cumbria.
  
  
• Government Funding - http://www.governmentfunding.org.uk/Default.aspx
  Grants for the voluntary and community sector.
  
  
• Invest to Save Budget - http://www.isb.gov.uk/
  It provides financial support to projects that bring together two or more public service bodies in an innovative way to improve services to local people or to reduce costs. Investment is provided in return for reform. The website also has a ‘news and events’ section about best practice in e-government and other areas.
  
• http://www.j4b.co.uk
  Award winning government grants website. According to the site “j4b.co.uk allows quick and simple searches of the constantly updated j4b database of business grants and loans - the most comprehensive database of its kind in the UK.”
  
  
• Learning and Skills Council - http://www.lsc.gov.uk
  Responsible for funding training and skills acquisition through modern apprenticeships, courses and other means for over 16 year olds in England. The council operates through 47 local offices and a national office in Coventry.
  
  
• National Youth Agency - http://www.nya.org.uk
  Runs the Local Network Fund for Children and Young People which funds local solutions to poverty and social exclusion affecting the 0-19 age group. Typical grants are £250-7,000.
  
  
• Neighbourhood Learning Centres
  Funded through the Department for Education and Skills, the aims are to ensure that people in disadvantaged areas have access to the education and training they need. Grants are made available between 2002/4. Tel: 0114 259 4211.
  
  
  Corporate Funding
  
  
• Abbey National Charitable Trust Ltd - http://www.abbeynational.com/home/comm_inv/comm_inv-trust.htm
  Set up in 1990, funding covers education for disadvantaged groups. Tel: 0870 608 0104
  
  
• AOL Corporate Responsibility - http://www.aol.co.uk/info/responsibility/index.html
  Website detailing AOL's UK policy on reducing the digital divide, largely by trying to give access to the benefits of the internet, but cannot obtain access by traditional means. AOL Community Investment Team helps to empower non-profit community stakeholders, forming long-term strategies to tackle the digital divide.
  
  
• AT&T CARES Program - http://www.att.com/foundation/employee/cares.html
  Employees are able to spend one day a year away from their jobs and volunteer to work for a non-profit organisation of their choice.
  
  
• The Baring Foundation - http://www.baringfoundation.org.uk
  The foundation has an annual budget of £3 million for charities and voluntary organisations.
  
  
• British Airways Corporate Responsibility - http://www.britishairways.com/responsibility
  British Airways community learning centre at Harmondsworth Moor country park, London, provides learning opportunities for all young people and adult learners. Adult learning programs include Information Communication Technologies. British Airways community responsibility includes membership and support of local community groups and giving charitable donations to organisations.
  
  
• BT Community Connection Scheme - http://www.btcommunityconnections.com
  National awards scheme where winning groups will receive IT equipment worth approximately £1,300 including: An NEC multi-media PC, One year’s connection to BT Yahoo! Anytime, and Microsoft® software. The competition is open to any group or individual that can demonstrate how the award would benefit their community.
  
  
• Business in the Community - http://www.bitc.org.uk
  Business in the Community is a unique movement of companies across the UK committed to continually improving their positive impact on society, with a core membership of 700 companies, including 80% of the FTSE 100. Tel: 0870 600 2482.
  
  
• Camelot Foundation - http://www.camelotfoundation.org.uk
  Covering the period 2002-2009 funding includes the development of basic skills, including IT. Tel: 020 7828 6085.
  
  
• Dell UK Employee Volunteer Scheme - http://www.volunteermatch.org
  Dell UK takes part in an employee voluntary scheme, where Dell employees are able to give their time to community groups and charities as part of Dell’s corporate social responsibility.
  
  
• IBM - http://www.ibm.com/ibm/ibmgives/grants
  The grants program main focus is education. Grants are given in the form of in kind support, through the donation of software and hardware, and through their employee volunteering program.
  
  
• Microsoft Education - http://www.microsoft.com/uk/education
  The computer giant offers discounts for registered charities on purchasing software and licenses.
  
  
• Microsoft Community Initiatives - http://www.microsoft.com/uk/community/community
  The Microsoft Grant Giving programme for non-profit organisation provides support in kind (software) and through corporate sponsorship of initiatives, particularly projects that improve access to technology for disadvantaged communities. It also supports charities which distribute refurbished computers within the UK such as InKind and RecycleIT.
  
  
• The Nationwide Foundation - http://www.nationwidefoundation.org.uk
  Makes donations to charitable and non-profit organisations from funds made-up of contributions from Nationwide Building Society, Society employees, members and customers. Tel: 01793 657183.
  
  
• Northern Rock Foundation - http://www.nr-foundation.org.uk
  The foundation mainly funds activities in the North East of England, but applications from Scotland, Cumbria, and the North West of England will also be considered.
  
  
• Vodafone - http://www.vodafonefoundation.org
  This newly established foundation will distribute annually £10 million to community projects. Focusing on projects which use mobile communications technology to benefit the community and environment.
  
  
  European Funding
  
  
• European Funding North West - http://www.eurofundingnw.org.uk
  Offers a guide to European Structural funds for the North West. Structural funds are the primary mechanism used by the EU to promote development and reduce inequalities between regions and social groups. Including guidance on what the different types of Structure funds there are including objectives 1,2 and 3 and Community Initiatives and advice on putting in funding applications.
  
  
• European Social Fund Voluntary Organisations Northern - http://www.esfvon.org.uk
  Provides support for the voluntary sector and community groups seeking to access European Structural Funds. Tel: 0191 274 9886.
  
  
• Wales European Information Centre - http://www.waleseic.org.uk
  Provides up to date information on the EU to SMEs, including information on funding opportunities. Tel: 02920 229525.
  
  
• Welsh European Funding Office - http://www.wefo.wales.gov.uk
  European Funding information for Wales. Tel: 01492 546160.
  
  
  Northern Ireland
  
• Department for Employment and Learning Northern Ireland - http://www.delni.gov.uk
  A government initiative, the bridge to employment offers customised training to equip long term unemployed. Tel: 02890 257777.
  
  
• Northern Ireland Centre for e-Business - http://niceb.ulst.ac.uk/services
  Developed through the University of Ulster servicesthis initiative includes IT training and support, e-business strategies and technology demonstrations. Tel: 02890 366432.
  
  
• Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action - http://www.nicva.org
  Voluntary and community sector advice and information on EU policies and funds. Tel: 02890 877777.
  
  
  Recycled Computers and Other Equipment
  
• Computers for Charity - http://www.computersforcharity.org.uk
  A voluntary organisation which supplies refurbished computers including networks to charities with lifetime support and a guarantee. Tel: 01288 361177.
  
  
• Computers in the Community - http://www.citcwales.org.uk
  Recycles excess and obsolete computers from businesses and local authorities across Wales and redistributes them to communities. Training and support is available to community groups. Tel: 029 20798086.
  
  
• Computers for the Disabled - http://www.cftd.co.uk
  Non-profit organisation and registered charity supplying new and second hand computers and parts to the disabled, the housebound and disabled centres across the UK. A help and advice line is available from 9am to 9pm 7 days a week. Tel: 01268 284834.
  
  
• Mirec - http://www.mirec.com
  Pan-European computer refurbishers and distributors to voluntary and community groups. Tel: 01387 723038.
  Further information on organisations who take part in recycling computers can be found at Envocare.
  
  
  Regional government and other initiatives
  
• There are currently 9 administrative regions in England and Wales, each with their own regional development agency and Government Office.
  In our experience the agencies have a number of initiatives relevant to Digital Inclusion which are not always widely publicised. It is therefore worth spending time checking out their activities.
  
  
• East of England
  East of England Development Agency Tel: 01223 713900 Email
  GO East of England Tel: 01223 346700.
  
  
• East Midlands
  East Midlands Development Agency Tel: 0115 988 8300 Email
  GO East Midlands Tel: 0115 971 2759.
  
  
• London
  London Development Agency Tel: 020 7680 2000 Email
  GO London Tel: 020 7217 3328.
  
  
• North East
  One North East Tel: 0191 261 2000
  GO North East Tel: 0191 201 3300.
  
  
• North West
  North West Development Agency Tel: 01925 400100 Email
  GO North West Tel: 0161 952 4179.
  
  
• South East
  South East England Development Agency Tel: 01483 484200 Email
  GO South East Tel: 01483 882636.
  
  
• South West
  South West of England Regional Development Agency
  GO South West Tel: 01872 264500.
  
  
• West Midlands
  Advantage West Midland Tel: 0121 380 3500.
  
  
• Yorkshire
  Yorkshire Forward Tel: 0113 394 9600 Email
  GO Yorkshire and the Humberside Tel: 0113 280 0600.
  
  
• Charity Information Bureau - http://www.cibfunding.org.uk
  Offers training courses and information for the community voluntary sector of West Yorkshire, programmes include a beginners guide to European Funding and an introduction to objective 2.
  
  
• Northern Ireland Office
  Links to all sections of government. Tel: 020 7210 3000.
  
  
• Scotland Office
  Links to all sections of government. Tel: 020 7270 6754.
  
  
• Welsh Office
  Links to all sections of government.
  
  
• Welsh Local Government Association
  Links to all 22 local authorities in Wales. Tel: 029 2046 8600
  
  
  Scotland
  
• eLearning Alliance Scotland - http://www.elearningalliance.org
  A not-for-profit membership based organisation that seeks to promote e-Learning in Scotland and beyond. Tel: 0141 779 9797.
  
  
• Learn Direct Scotland - http://www.learndirectscotland.com
  Learn Direct offers IT courses via it 'virtual Learn Direct centre' enabling learning online, you would never be late for a class, choosing when it is convenient for you to study. Many courses on offer are free of charge. Including funding opportunities for learners. Tel: 0808 100 9000.
  
  
• Learning Link Scotland - http://www.learninglinkscotland.org.uk
  An intermediary body for voluntary organisations engaged in adult education, promoting, supporting and developing the voluntary adult learning groups.
  Tel: 0131 240 2384.
  
  
• Scottish Business in the Community - http://www.sbcscot.com
  Acts as a broker, making key connections, providing practical advice and channelling resources to delivering sustainable community investment.
  Tel: 0131 442 2020.
  
  
• Scottish Community Foundation - http://www.scottishcommunityfoundation.com
  Supports locally based charities and community groups across Scotland. There is no closing date for applications. Tel. 0131 524 0340.
  
  
• Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) - http://www.scvo.org.uk
  Umbrella organisation encouraging voluntary organisations to realise their full potential through the improvement of their effectiveness and capacity through providing access to training, information and funding information. Tel: 0131 556 3882.
  
  
• Scottish Executive European Structural Fund - http://www.scotland.gov.uk/esf
  Overview of European Structural Fund opportunities in Scotland and links to other European Partnerships. Tel: 0131 5568400.
  
  
• Time Bank Scotland - http://www.timebank.org.uk/givetime/tb_scotland.htm
  Time Bank is a media campaign which raises the awareness of the value of giving time, uses data bases to match givers to Time Bank partners. Tel: 020 7401 5420.
  
  
• Volunteer Development Scotland - http://www.vds.org.uk
  Connects people wanting to volunteer with organisations looking for volunteers. Post your volunteers needs here. Tel: 01786 479593
  
  
  Training/Skills Development
  
• BBC Web Wise - http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning
  BBC becoming Web Wise course offers training with support through a network of over 1000 UK colleges, education providers and training providers offer support and guidance. In order to obtain an accredited qualification you must enrol at a local college. Further learning opportunities are offered through the BBC's television and radio programmes, some in conjunction with the Open University.
  
  
• Beginners - http://www.beginners.co.uk
  Offers a range of courses in online IT training, covering a variety of disciplines and skills level. Annual membership fees of £75 covers ever course available within the year of subscription.
  
  
• Connexions - http://www.connexions.gov.uk
  Connexions for 13-19 year olds offers a wide range of learning opportunities, nation wide, delivered locally.
  
  
• Hair Net - http://www.hairnet.org
  Website by the over 50s for the over 50s, providing training on a one-to-one basis in a learners home or at a training session. Tel: 0870 241 5091
  
  
• LEAD Scotland - http://www.lead.org.uk
  Linking Education and Disability uses ICT to help disabled students in rural areas access education and lifelong learning opportunities. Using volunteers LEAD provides training and tuition and also loans computer equipment for home use. Tel: 0131 317 3439
  
  
• Learn - http://www.learn.co.uk
  From the Guardian, this site is specifically aimed at school pupils and their teachers. Offering resources for pupils, such as online lessons covering all key stages, teachers are able to use the Guardian archives to help lessons planning and homework. Tel: 020 7713 4050.
  
  
• Learn Direct - http://www.learndirect.co.uk
  Learn Direct offers IT courses via its 'virtual learn direct centre' enabling learning online. You will never be late for class as you choose when it is convenient for you to study. Many courses on offer are free of charge. Tel: 0800 100 900.
  
  
• Learn Direct Scotland - http://www.learndirectscotland.com
  Learn Direct offers IT courses via it 'virtual Learn Direct centre' enabling learning online, you would never be late for a class, choosing when it is convenient for you to study. Many courses on offer are free of charge. Includes funding opportunities for learners. Tel: 0808 100 9000.
  
  
• Lifelong Learning - http://www.lifelonglearning.co.uk
  A Department of Education and Skills portal, offering details of lifelong learning projects throughout the UK.
  
  
• Link2Learn - http://www.link2learn.co.uk
  A partnership of learning organisation from Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
  Covers training courses, career advice, as well as funding opportunities. Tel:01329 227565.
  
  
• Microsoft bCentral for Small Businesses - http://www.bcentral.co.uk
  Provides software training for small businesses online, 12 free software courses are available for bCentral users.
  
  
• Netskills - http://www.netskills.ac.uk
  TONIC The Online Netskills Interactive course produced by Netskills, this site offers a free course on how to use the internet. TONIC has been approved by the National Grid for Learning.
  
  
• Paulo - http://www.paulo.org.uk
  Paulo is a community based learning and development organisation resources which includes a database of community education by qualification level and by courses in your region. Tel: 01476 514628.
  
  
• Time to Learn - http://www.timetolearn.org.uk
  City & Guilds' on-line directory of adult residential learning breaks in the UK and study tours abroad.
  
  
• Training Wales - http://www.trainingwales.com
  Specialises in customised training programmes designed to fit to your organisations requirements. Tel: 01639 648260.
  
  
• TUC Learning Services - http://www.learningservices.org.uk
  Part of the TUC Trades Union Congress, they offer trade unions education courses, available online or through their affiliation with learn direct at one of their local centres.
  
  
• Workers' Education Association - http://www.wea.org.uk
  A UK voluntary organisation providing local adult learning opportunities.
  Community learning provides learning opportunities for socially excluded or disadvantaged groups in urban and rural areas. Work place learning occurs through its partnership with Unison. Tel: 020 8983 1515.
  
  
  Wales
  
• Big Wales - http://www.bigwales.com
  Directory of initiatives and resources for e-commerce and IT training run by the University of Wales Swansea.
  
  
• Business Connect Wales - http://www.businessconnect.org.uk
  Advices on grants. Provides free business advice for e-commerce. Tel: 08457 969798.
  
  
• Community Foundation in Wales - http://www.cfiw.org.uk
  The foundation raises and distributes funds, from private trusts, individuals, local companies and statutory authorities, distributing funds to community and voluntary action groups. Tel: 029 2052 0250.
  
  
• Education and Learning Wales - http://www.elwa.org.uk
  Provides learning opportunities for individuals and businesses and information for learning providers, including funding news on the Learning Challenge Fund and the National Funding System. Tel: 08456 088 066.
  
  
• ITWales.com - http://www.itwales.com
  Provides up to date funding opportunities for businesses in Wales.
  
  
• Wales Council for Voluntary Action - http://www.wcva.org.uk/working/index.html
  Provides advice, information on a number of grant schemes which it administers and training for the voluntary and community sectors in Wales. Social Risk Fund, provides funding of less than £10,000 for small local voluntary groups, with funding coming from objective 1 and 3.
  
  
• Wales Council for Voluntary Action Europe - http://europe.wcva.org.uk/dsp_home.cfm
  Through the website you are able to arrange a meeting, book yourself onto a training course and access a range of documents in their library.
  
  
• Wales European Information Centre - http://www.waleseic.org.uk
  Provides up to date information on the EU to SMEs, including information on funding opportunities. Tel:02920 229525.
  
  
• Welsh European Funding Office - http://www.wefo.wales.gov.uk
  European Funding information for Wales. Tel: 01492 546160.
  
  
• Wales Office - http://www.walesoffice.gov.uk
  Links to all sections of government.
  
  
• Welsh Local Government Association - http://www.wlga.gov.uk/index3e.htm
  Links to all 22 local authorities in Wales. Tel: 029 2046 8600.
  

Further information supporting digital inclusion project managers

Mobile learning units

The BBC has 8 UK Online Buses in various parts of the country:

• BBC Cleveland
  A single decker bus equipped with 6 computers with internet access via satellite covers Cleveland and the North East.
  
  
• BBC Derby
  A single decker bus equipped with 6 computers with internet access via satellite covers the East Midlands Region.
  
  
• BBC Humberside and Yorkshire
  A single decker bus equipped with 6 computers with internet access via satellite.
  
  
• BBC Lincolnshire Mobile Zone
  A single decker bus equipped with 6 computers with internet access via satellite, covers Lincolnshire and the East Midlands.
  
  
• BBC Newcastle
  A single decker bus equipped with 6 computers with internet access via satellite, covers Newcastle and the North East.
  
  
• Bishop Burton College Online - http://www.bishopburton.ac.uk
  One vehicle providing 10 internet ready laptops, a wireless network with a satellite link, based in Bishop Burton in the Yorkshire region.
  
  
• Carmarthenshire mobile ICT Training Unit - http://www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk/default1.asp
  Serving Carmarthenshire, the ICT mobile unit specifically targets businesses and community groups operating in and supporting the agricultural sector. The capacity of the unit is 12 people at anyone time. Tel: 01239 710238.
  
  
• Computer Gym - http://www.computergym.co.uk
  A total of over 30 vehicles in the UK and abroad, each with 8 computers.
  
  
• Computer Bus - http://www.mathemagic.org./bus
  One vehicle with 6 computer terminals located in York. Tel 07815 324288.
  
  
• Derby City Council Mobile Learning Units - http://www.derby.gov.uk
  Lap-top computers enable them to be transported to any location by a car. Tel: 01332 717885.
  
• Dorset Mobile Learning Centre - http://www.weymouth.ac.uk
  Run by Weymouth College, 1 vehicle has 10 computer terminals with internet connection via satellite.
  
  
• Grimsby College Mobile IT Learning Centre - http://www.grimsby.ac.uk/main.asp
  Located in Grimsby 1 vehicle has 14 computers with satellite internet connections.
  
  
• IT.Comm – http://www.uxbridgecollege.ac.uk
  Run by Uxbridge College London, 1 double decker bus has 15 computer terminals with satellite internet connection.
  
  
• Islington Mobile Learning Project
  Run by the London Borough of Islington 1 vehicle with 9 computer terminals have satellite internet connections.
  
  
• Leicestershire Mobile ICT Training - http://www.leics.gov.uk
  Leicestershire county council provides 5 cars with 10 laptops each. Tel: 0116 265 6631.
  
  
• Lindsworth Online Learning
  Serving the West Midlands a single decker bus with 8 computer terminals.
  
  
• North Derbyshire Mobile Project
  Run by Derbyshire County Council 2 buses that have 10 laptops each.
  
  
• Open Road Learning Bus
  One bus with 14 computers all with internet access.
  
  
• Orbit K2 - http://www.cosmic.org.uk
  One vehicle has 10 internet connected computers serving the south west. Tel: 01404 813226.
  
  
• Preston College Learning Bus - http://www.preston.ac.uk
  1 double decker with the upper deck a learning centre with 8 computers. The lower deck provides child care.
  
  
• Rugby College Mobile ICT Centre for Community Access
  1 vehicle has 10 computer terminals serving the West Midlands.
  
  
• SkillsMobile - http://www.loucoll.ac.uk
  Run by Loughborough College, 2 units provide 30 computers with wireless internet connections. Tel: 01509 618375.
  
  
• Youth Mobile Technology Centre
  Based in Walsall, West Midlands, 1 vehicle has 8 computers with internet connections.
  
  
  General fundraising information
  
  
• Fundraising.co.uk - http://www.fundraising.co.uk
  Join the UK Fundraising Ltd mailing list to receive free newsletters via e-mail. The website also offers a comprehensive list of books on how to apply for grants and guides to fundraising as well as information on training and seminars, and events and conferences.
  
  
• Hollis Sponsorship and Donation Yearbook - http://www.hollis-pr.co.uk
  A comprehensive database, available in most large libraries and online although there is a member's fee, lists where to find sponsorship for projects in the UK. Details include EU, national and local government funding available, who to approach and where to find further information and corporate sponsorship.
  
  
• National Council for Voluntary Organisations - http://www.ncvo-vol.org.uk
  An umbrella body for the voluntary sector in England. The NCVO represents its members and the wider voluntary sector to the Government, the Charity Commission and the EU, providing a collective voice for its diverse membership. Tel: 0800 2798 798.