lancashire ict working group presentation
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Presentation given at the ICT eorking group event of the Lancashire VCFS - 28/08/08TRANSCRIPT
ICT & Communication Working Group
Established 2004 by the VCFS Consortium Responding to Change-Up. To establish a Lancashire ICT Development
Plan. Establish link with ICT organisation in
Lancashire. Play active part in the 5 counties ICT
partnership Build relationship with NW ICT Regional
Champion and ICT Hub
Identify ICT requirements of infrastructure organisations in Lancashire.
Initial questionnaire to identify current status. Analysed data to identify provision. Follow-up on site visits for clarification. Process formed Capital application criteria. ICT Group vetted capital grant ICT applications. Recommendation for £242,000 allocation .
ICT group funded organisations to promote / deliver ICT support from within the sector.
◦ VCFS ICT support - http://vcfs-icts.org.uk/
◦ Database IT Centre – www.database-clitheroe.org.uk
(now a new social enterprise – the itZonewww.theitzone.org.uk)
1st April 2007 to 31st March 2008
Objectives◦ ICT Strategic Development◦ Affordable & Appropriate Technical Support◦ Technical Training◦ Digital Media (access to ICT)◦ Communication
All Objectives fulfilled.
The ICT group continue to promote ICT issues in the sector.
To develop a new plan for 2008 -2010. Hold awareness events, promote effective
ICT in the sector. Attract funding for core ICT issues.
Welcome new members.
Lead accountable body:-
Signposts MARC (Pam Beswick)
Postal Address: 58 Regent RoadMorcombeLA3 1TE
Telephone Number: (01524) 419021Email: [email protected] (John
Heath)
Thank You!
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