Funders Index: IT Funders
IT funders: This part of our directory of funding organisations contains information about groups that can offer assistance with IT funding.
Charities looking to enhance their use of technology have access to a range of specialist IT services, from accessibility support to digital transformation.
Organisations like AbilityNet provide expert advice and free resources to help people of all abilities navigate digital tools, while Adapta offers independent guidance on choosing the right CRM software.
Charity Digital connects charities with discounted software and digital expertise, and CITA provides IT consultancy and project support.
For affordable hardware, Computeraid refurbishes IT equipment for non-profits, and PC4 Recycling ensures responsible disposal.
Services like Digital Candle offer free expert advice, and Fat Beehive funds digital projects for social good.
Don’t forget to have a look at our free fundraising guide “Funding Your Way” for lots of great tips and strategies.
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Ability Net
AbilityNet empowers disabled and older people to use technology at home, at work and in education. They also work with businesses and public sector organisations, to help them build more accessible and inclusive workplaces, websites and apps.They provide free support to disabled people, their family and friends, their employers and other people who care for them.Their network of 450 volunteers visit disabled people in their home to help with their everyday technology needs.Call their helpline on 0300 180 0028 to get help with using technology or adapting it to meet your needs.
FFI visit: https://www.abilitynet.org.uk/
Adapta
Adapta’s mission is to empower organisations to deliver transformational impact through more effective use of technology and ways of working. Their consultants use their substantial experience and focused expertise to lead charities, membership and not-for-profit organisations at every point in their digital transformation journey. Their team of independent consultants work with you to transfer their knowledge, share their expertise, and develop your organisational capability, so you are empowered to maximise the impact of your investment in technology, to improve and innovate. FFI: https://www.adaptaconsulting.co.uk/
Charity Digital
They support small voluntary-led societies as well as major charities, from overseas development to local Scout and Guide groups, all the way to museums and historic buildings. This includes charities, community interest companies (CICs), community amateur sports clubs (CASCs), and various other social enterprises. They support organisations to have access to high-quality, cost-effective technology, as well as the skills, knowledge, and resources to make the most of those tools.To support the charity sector as effectively as possible, much of what we do is provided free of charge.FFI: https://charitydigital.org.uk/topics?topics=Tech%20for%20Good
CITA – IT Help for Charities
CITA offer three services to charities –CITA REVIEWA one-off diagnostic session offering independent advice on effective IT.
CITA ADVISORY
IT project management support and advice. Your CITA volunteer will help you to define, plan and manage an identified IT project from scoping to completion.
CITA DELIVERY
Technical resourcing to deliver a successful IT project. Once you have defined and planned your project, your CITA volunteer will provide the technical skills needed to implement the deliverables.
FFI: https://www.cita.org.uk/
Computeraid
Computeraid offer low cost refurbished IT for non profits.W: https://www.computeraid.org/
Computers for Charities
Provides IT-related advice and support for charities and voluntary organisations.Visit: http://www.computersforcharities.org/
Digital Candle
Digital Candle is a collective of over 300 volunteer experts from across the world of digital, who offer up to one hour of expert digital advice for charities for free. https://www.digitalcandle.org.uk/
Fat Beehive
The Fat Beehive Foundation awards small grants of up to £2,500 to help charities improve their digital presence.They support UK-based charities with an annual turnover of under £1 million, offering funding for a wide range of digital projects. Whether that’s building a new website, developing online resources, or improving digital accessibility, our aim is to help you reach more people, raise more funds and deliver more impact.They award funding twice a year, and you can find all the key dates and information on their Apply page.
They only support a limited number of projects based on the funding available for distribution in any given year. The Trustees are particularly keen to support traditionally hard-to-fund organisations, such as those supporting prisoners, refugees, or disadvantaged youth.
FFI: https://www.fatbeehivefoundation.org.uk/what-we-fund/
IT for Charities
Resource guide for UK charities. Visit: http://www.itforcharities.co.uk/
PC4 Recycling
PC4 Recycling is a leading computer disposal and recycling company offering a nationwide IT recycling service. Whether you want to recycle 1 item or 100, they can provide safe and environmentally friendly solutions at affordable prices.
Contact Tel: 0800 121 6045 Email: info@pc4recycling.co.uk.
Fuller details and pricing are on Website: http://www.pc4recycling.co.uk
Phoenix
Phoenix help charitable and not-for-profit organisations to digitally transform and deliver both business and societal outcomes. As an NCVO Trusted Supplier, they offer specialist support and discounts for NCVO members, such as great savings on a range of digital products. W: https://www.ncvo.org.uk/about-us/our-services/trusted-suppliers/it-information-technology/phoenix-software/
SmartDesc
Smartdesc is an IT service provider and Microsoft Gold partner working solely with the not-for-profit sector.FFI: https://www.smartdesc.co.uk/
Worshipful charity of IT
The WCIT Charity is a national charity with a City of London home. Its purpose is to use the power of tech for impact through digital inclusion, education, charitable, and public engagement initiatives across the entire UK.Every year, it supports a variety of charities through its grant-making programme and by providing pro bono support to a multitude of organisations. https://wcitcharity.org.uk/about/
