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If you want to do something, and you think digital technology might help you do it better, we want to hear from you.

If your group needs help using technology, you can come to us for support. Setting up a website? Buying a computer? Not sure how to do something on your computer? We can help you either face-to-face or via our telephone helpline.

But maybe your group wants to do more than that? Maybe you want to help more people in your community benefit from technology. If you’ve got an idea to get people in your area using technology, we’ll help you with a package of support which might include;

Advice to shape your idea
Putting you in touch with those who have similar ideas and introducing you to potential partners
Training and mentoring to learn essential skills
Practical support to solve technical problems
Help finding additional support from other agencies
Financial support

Click here to find out if you’re eligible for our support

We would also love to hear from local authorities, housing associations, enterprise agencies, national umbrella bodies, public sector organisations and private businesses. As well as promoting Communities 2.0 to community groups and social enterprises, you may have ideas, expertise and resources to contribute to digital inclusion initiatives nationally or in your area.

Examples

Mentro Allan
We have delivered four one-day taster sessions in digital outdoor photography with a group of older people who have mental health issues. We have also worked with the group to introduce digital storytelling into their activities.

Cole Court
We are hosting a weekly “ICT Coffee Morning” aimed at residents over 50 to demonstrate PC and internet skills. We have enabled residents to search for things online, set up and use email, and use price comparison websites.

Mental Health Advocacy Providers
We have carried out a review of current ICT infrastructure and systems identified a need to develop a remotely accessible database for referrals information to be accessed by Case Workers in the field.

Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Youth Community project
We have delivered a PC Building courses with staff and volunteers. We are also currently maintaining a windows server 2003 with active directory, managing users and security.

About Us

Communities 2.0 is a project which helps community groups, voluntary organisations and social enterprises in Wales do more with technology.

Community Groups

If you want to do something, and you think digital technology might help you do it better, we want to hear from you.