net:gain

net:gain centre's information

If you are a licensed net:gain centre please use the link below to register your delegates on to the net:gain programme. If you are a potential delegate please contact your local centre to register your interest. 

please click here to update your delegate's information

National Offers

Good planning helps everyone - so help yourself!

Organisations that have planned for ICT are welcomed by funders, ICT volunteers and suppliers alike. They have a clear idea of what they want, and why. Organisations on the net:gain programme can tap into a growing range of offers and discounts.

Current offers include:

• Charities can claim discounts on equipment and software, from the Charity Technology Trust (Pay ONLY 8% of list value, eligibility criteria may apply).
• net:gain members are eligible for a 30% discount off the ICT Hub's products and services such as events. Find a suitable event now
• A range of other discounts and benefits are coming soon....

We have more national offers under negotiation, and each centre also has local offers and discounts.

The ICT Hub is a partnership of national voluntary and community organisations that provide a range of services to assist other voluntary and community organisations with their ICT. To find out more about the free and low cost publications and resources visit the website or call the
free helpdesk (0800 652 4737)

ICT Hub

The ICT Hub have developed a range of resources and events to help with strategic planning and costing and funding ICT whilst addressing key issues such as accessibility, using new media and open source software and how to benefit from circuit riders and volunteers.

There is also a monthly newsletter, free helpdesk (0800 652 4737) website and knowledgebase full of helpful articles on things such as how to develop a website, security, databases and managing ICT.  The supplier’s directory is a useful tool to find local suppliers of ICT products and services who have experience of working within the voluntary sector.

Experts Online

net:gain membership offers you free access to Experts Online, a service run by the sector for the sector, consisting of a special set of online forums you can visit whenever you need help or guidance in any aspect of running your organisation. Experts Online is not an automated help menu, but a panel of real people with specialist expertise who will interpret and understand your question, and reply usually within 48 hours. Experts Online is part of the Networks Online group of VCS services, and has been running since 2002.

Users can post any number of questions; all questions and answers are can be found in the appropriate areas and are visible to all users. Questions which require a confidential reply are made anonymous.

The Experts Online service also includes a Useful Resources area containing downloadable resources including sample policies, templates, tools and guidelines. Why develop a policy document from scratch when you can adapt something that is already being used by other voluntary sector organisations?