2002 - ongoing
Capacity building support to UK Online Centres across England on behalf of Ufi. DirectSupport provides guidance to centre managers and staff on a wide range of topics including Funding Advice, Charity Law, Business Planning, Employment Issues and Community Engagement. Centres also benefit from a library of ready-made tools, templates, sample policies, guidelines and learner-focused worksheets specifically designed for voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations.
DirectSupport services, funded by Ufi, are available to all members of the UK online network, including centres in public libraries, FE colleges and VCS organisations. Started in 2000, the current contract with Ufi runs until July 2007.
Link: www.directsupport.org.uk