ITEM3 Network

In these challenging times, the ITEM3 Regional ICT Network provides a focal point for ICT work and service development in the voluntary and community sector in the East Midlands. In particular, the network aims to assist voluntary and community organisations to harness the benefits of ICT, including new technologies, in order to help them deliver services and improve people's lives.

Network meetings are open to those working in the third sector (including social enterprises) who have an interest in seeing the sector increase and improve the way that it uses ICT. Network members might, for example, be an ICT project worker or project manager; a development worker or staff member supporting frontline groups; an organisation that is looking to develop, launch or promote an ICT project; or those with a stategic interest in ICT development in the sector. Those working within third sector infrastructure organisations are particularly encouraged to take part.

The network is facilitated by the Regional ICT Project and meets regularly in different venues across the region. Each meeting features a specialist topic, together with opportunities for networking, sharing news and experiences, discussing ICT initiatives and signposting new resources.

See also the Network's Terms of reference.

Next meeting

Tuesday 24th January 2012

10.00 – 13.00 in Nottingham (at Antenna)

Topic: Volunteering and digital inclusion

The next meeting of ITEM3 - the East Midlands ICT network - is being held on Tuesday 24^th January in Nottingham. Any organisation that is providing support to other third sector organisations and is interested in how ICT can help its aims or improve its delivery is welcome to attend.

There will be a special feature on Volunteering and Digital Inclusion. This will be led by Andria Birch from DAIN (the Digital Activist Inclusion Network) who have been undertaking groundbreaking work on this across the region There will also be a chance to hear the latest from the Regional ICT Project, to share ideas and news with each other, and highlight useful resources (including social media and cloud computing). The meeting starts at 10.00 and finishes at 13.00 with a buffet lunch.In these challenging times, the network provides a focal point for ICT work and service development in the voluntary and community sector in the East Midlands. In particular, the network aims to assist voluntary and community organisations to harness the benefits of ICT, including new technologies, in order to help them deliver services and improve people's lives.

N.B. The network is aimed at third sector infrastructure organisations and other bodies that provide support to voluntary and community groups in the East Midlands.

To book a place, visit: http://item3networkjanuary2012.eventbrite.co.uk

Contact

If you have any questions about the ITEM3 Network, please contact Steve Webster:

Email steve.webster@purplezebra.org.uk or telephone 0114 2350826

Please let Steve know if you would like to be added to the Network's circulation list for invitations to future meetings, and occasional news from the Network.