ruralnet|uk is delighted with Capacitybuilders’ announcement today awarding funding to continue the highly innovative net:gain programme until 2011.

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2007 - ongoing

The net:gain extranet works at two levels. It supports the

All users have access to GRANTnet, Experts Online and xPRESS Digest. In addition, the extranet provides easy access for centres to the resources they need to run the programme including toolkits, template documents, procedures and net:gain materials.

The extranet also supports delegates during the development of their ICT Strategy with access to online expertise.

www.net-gain.org.uk

collaborate|2007 brought together ruralnet|uk’s partners past, present and future at a unique event. A day packed with workshops and networking opportunities, including the annual net:gain awards

Below are the presentations and photos from the event.

First pathfinder workshop sessions hit the spot for delegates on the net:gain programme.

net:gain is an innovative programme, designed to bring about a step-change in the ICT (Information and Communication Technology) capability of the voluntary and community sector (VCS). It helps CEOs and decision-makers to take a practical, appropriate and informed approach to ICT strategic planning and support.

The first phase of net:gain was a series of pathfinder workshops designed to test the delivery and content of the programme. An evaluation of feedback shows that delegates awarded more than 4 out of 5 across every category. These included: meeting their expectations of the programme, their response to materials, the trainers’ knowledge and style, and the net:gain centres facilities and booking processes.

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From rural Teesdale in the North East to Newport on the Isle of Wight, 16 UK Online centres across England have been selected as the very first to receive funding under the net:gain programme. This innovative support initiative will enable these centres to help local Voluntary and Community Organisations (VCOs) put a firm foot forward with their future ICT planning and developments. Whilst the programme is funded overall by the Home Office’s ChangeUp programme, the development grants are from Ufi, a net:gain partner. A full list of winners is at www.net-gain.org.uk.

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