net:gain

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The case for investment in the ICT infrastructure of the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) is already well-proven. The Cross-cutting Review of Voluntary Sector Service Provision in 2002 identified a need to provide additional ICT support across the sector, to help organisations to use ICT to maximum effect. Since then, there has been much research [...]

Who is net:gain?
net:gain is a partnership initiative under ChangeUp, funded by Capacitybuilders. The concept was originally developed by a consortium, which manages the delivery of the programme for the benefit of the sector. These organisations are outlined below.
The programme is supported by a wide range of other stakeholders including:

Government departments and the Government Offices in [...]

When you have finished the net:gain programme you will be able to:

demonstrate to funders and stakeholders that your ICT plans link into your mission and offer direct benefit to those you serve
understand and harness the potential of ICT for your organisation, to inform current and future plans
identify areas where ICT can improve business practices and [...]

Those organisations that undertake the net:gain programme can benefit from:

a whole year’s access to a support network
a reference guide on how to develop their own ICT plan
templates and planning tools that will help them make changes happen
mentoring and advice

The mix of services offered will depend on your local market need, and on maximizing local opportunities [...]