Information Technology

The organisations in this sub-category offer information on information and communication technology (ICT) issues.

You may also find information about ICT in the Voluntary Sector Support sub-section.

AbilityNet

Helps disabled adults and children use computers and the internet by adapting and adjusting their ICT

Aidis Trust

We provide computer communication equipment for severely disabled people of all ages who are without the means to purchase it themselves

Awaaz

A voluntary organisation providing a one stop service to Asian people in Manchester

AWAAZ Learn Direct Centre

The Cheetham learn direct access point

The Basement

Helping people recover from substance abuse, through Art, Education, Aromatherapy and IT skills.

Becta

the Government's key partner in the strategic development and delivery of its information and communications technology (ICT) and e-learning strategy for the schools and the learning and skills sectors.

ChatDanger

A site all about the potential dangers on interactive services online like chat, IM, online games, email and on mobiles.

Childnet International

Making sure that the Internet becomes a great place for children and that their interests are promoted and protected

Citizens Online

A registered charity established to explore the social and cultural impact of the internet on society

ComCP

Salford computer community centre, free computer courses and training in Charlestown, Manchester.

Communities Online

Aims to address issues of sustainability, regeneration, social inclusion and healthier economies by focusing on the use of new communications technologies in communities and neighbourhoods.

Community Website Builder

Allows registered UK charities, non-profit making organisations and volunteer led groups or organisations to build and maintain their own website free of charge.

Computers For The Disabled

Second hand PCs & parts supplied to the disabled and the housebound

CREST

Free independent information, advice, support and representation for benefit entitlements and welfare rights. CREST is community centre in Salford that is free for the local community to use.

Deafclub.co.uk

The UK's biggest deaf internet search engine

DeafEquipment.co.uk

An e-commerce website of equipment for deaf and hearing impaired people

donate a PC

A free matchmaking service for individuals and organisations to donate un-needed hardware computers, printers etc to UK charities, not-for-profit organisations and educational establishments

Evolution IT Recycling

We are a voluntary not for profit charitable organisation which collects donations of furniture and computers

GeekUp

A growing community of web designers, web developers, and other web-minded folk from the North West who meetup monthly in Manchester to discuss the latest industry news, share ideas and spread a little knowledge.

Greater Manchester Circuit Riders

A group of ICT support people based all over Greater Manchester who have skills in many areas of ICT service provision. We have network people, trainers, hardware and software expertise.

Help Is At Hand

An ICT community resource site which also provides offline resources to assist staff in UK online centres

Indian Senior Citizens Centre

This ICT learning centre offers FREE Accredited computer training courses and Internet access to the members of the community. Learners train at their own pace supervised by experienced and friendly tutors.

Internet Watch

The UK self regulation body for removing illegal material from the Net and rating and filtering legal material

Keytools

Provides computer equipment for special needs, RSI and disability

Loxit

Specialists in providing standard and bespoke solutions for your IT and retail security problems

MaNAP

A group of ISPs which came together to discuss the creation of a peering point in Northern England

Manchester Community Information Network

A non-profit organisation working with local communities to improve electronic access to information

Manchester Digital Development Agency

Highlights the importance of ICT in its economic development strategy

Mill Street Electronic Village Hall

a small friendly centre with helpful and cheerful staff where you can take basic and intermediate course in ICT.

My Web, My Way

provides advice and help to all those people who would benefit from making changes to their browser, operating system, or computer to be able to view bbc.co.uk and the rest of the web in a more accessible way.

National Computing Centre

Our mission is to promote the more effective use of information technology

Ofcom

The independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries, with responsibilities across television, radio, telecommunications and wireless communications services.

Partnerships Online

How to use the Internet to build networks and benefit communities - particularly neighbourhoods and villages

The Phone Co-op

Providing a comprehensive range of Internet services

Special IT Solutions

Supports the development of an inclusive education system

Sustain IT

The eWell-Being Awards recognise ICT applications which create environmental and social benefit

UK Digital Cities online

UK Digital Cities is a grouping of IT towns, cities and regions keen to collaborate in project activity

UK Online

The centres are to enable everyone in the UK that wants to have access to the internet and e-mail

W3C: Leading the Web to its Full Potential...

W3C announces the first public Working Draft of XForms Data Model

WebXACT

A free online service that lets you test single pages of web content for quality, accessibility, and privacy issues.

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