C2.0 Update WCVA SON 14MAR12
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The Communities 2.0 project provides £16 million over 6 years to support digital inclusion initiatives in Wales. It helps individuals and organizations access digital technologies and skills training. Some impacts include helping over 5,000 people and 250 organizations professionalize, increase efficiency, and sustain themselves. Challenges include poor connectivity, skills gaps, volunteer turnover, and changing technologies. The future involves expanding broadband access, increasing beneficiaries, and strategic partnerships.
C2.0 Update WCVA SON 14MAR12
- 1. Communities 2.0 update and Maximise Your Use of Digital Media to Build Audiences, Consult, Campaign and Deliver Impact Josh Hoole Circuit Rider Development Manager, Communities 2.0 14 March 2012
- 3. What we‟ll cover 1. The Project 2. The Impacts 3. The Challenges 4. The Future
- 4. Communities 2.0 • Funded through Welsh Government and European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) • £16m over 6 yrs • April 2009 – March 2015 • Supports: • Enterprises • Third Sector organisations • Individuals
- 5. What is Digital Inclusion? • Getting people online • 8.73million non-liners in UK (ONS) • 785,000 non-liners in Wales • Over 66% are Older People • Majority of the rest are: • In Social Housing • Unemployed • Low waged • Disabled people
- 6. Why Digitally Include? • Being online is fundamental to being an active citizen, consumer, employee, friend... • Families can save between £250 - £550 per year • Able to access information & services online • Barriers are Inspiration, Skills & Price • C2.0 has helped over 5,000 people & 250 Organisations
- 8. The Impact – Why do we do it? 1. Professionalisation of the Sector 2. Impact of Technology on efficiency and effectiveness 3. Sustainability impact 4. Ability to play with the big boys 5. Technology underpins all organisations
- 9. The Impact – Who do we help? 1. Support for third sector including social enterprises 2. C2.0 operates in top 30% LSOA‟s • Expanding in Phase 2 3. Focus on • Older People • People with Disabilities • Social Housing • Economically inactive
- 10. The Impact – How do we help? CVC Tech We offer appropriate and Training Days sustainable technology Digital solutions Inclusion Circuit Rider for Support Members Online Capacity Comms Build Support
- 11. PATCH 1. Improved online marketing and improved website = increased donations 2. Facebook & website to highlight items they are “desperate for” = more relevant donations 3. No more need for a newsletter = reduced costs & more time 4. General „backroom‟ tech support = increased efficiency
- 12. The Challenges • Poor connectivity • Skills, Inspiration & Cost • Volunteers & turnover • Mindset change for organisations • Time for meaningful support • Sourcing new clients
- 13. The Future – what‟s next? • Changing tech landscape • Cloud and mobile technologies • SMS • Ubiquitous Social Media • Increased beneficiary numbers due to direct DI work + JCP+ • PAVS leading Wales vols plan • Strategic initiatives & alliances • Regional working
- 14. Any Questions?
- 15. clickconnectdiscover.org @Communities2_0 @jho3446 0845 474 8282