Supporting community groups and digital champions

Everybody Online
The EverybodyOnline Project is designed to help communities and individuals in disadvantaged areas across the UK engage with digital technology. The EverybodyOnline project is an initiative run by the national charity Citizens Online and is supported by BT. It aims to help communities overcome any barriers they may have to technology so residents can take advantage of the wealth of opportunities digital technology and the internet has to offer. In a collaborative approach, Microsoft supports the EverybodyOnline Hub which shares information and resources with voluntary sector groups who deliver digital inclusion events in the community.

Innovation in the Community Awards
The annual AOL Innovation in the Community Awards encourage innovative use of the internet among community groups and charities, with 30 awards of £2,000 available each year. Winning projects in 2006 included an organic online farm shop, screen reading tutorials for blind and partially-sighted people, and a birdcam project at a children's charity.

Switched on Communities
In June 2006, DSG International launched the Switched on Communities campaign, a three-year community investment programme which aims solely to support disadvantaged local communities through the provision of technology and training. The campaign supports four partners: Foyer Federation, Eco-Schools, E-Learning Foundation and AbilityNet.

Big Yellow Bus
The BBC’s Big Yellow Bus links up with adult Community groups across Northern Ireland to support a variety of projects including Web Site Development, Digital Photography / Digital Imaging and Radio Production. The bus can spend up to two days with a group anywhere in Northern Ireland.