IT & Computers

Hardware

There are many different places you can go to get hardware - computers, printers, monitors, etc.

SCIP provides a equipment purchase service, offering discount rates and can be useful if you need a quote  when applying for funding.

Furniture Now! occasionally have IT hardware in stock.

GreenCycleSussex may be of use when looking for free equipment.

Software

You can purchase very low-cost software directly through the Charity Technology Exchange where major manufacturers donate software to charities. Be careful what you choose, as this is a once every two-years offer For alternative discounts contact SCIP, or see the ICTKnowledgeBase list of charity software suppliers

IT Health Checks

Suppliers of technical support services may provide free IT health checks. You can see a list of Suppliers on the Suppliers Directory, which promotes suppliers recommended by third-sector organisations.

Digital Tools

The Media Trust has a huge number of guides online to help community and voluntary groups make the most of all the digital tools available including blogs, forums, YouTube, podcasts, social media, and email marketing.

Hiring IT equipment

• SCIP and the Resource Centre both rent IT equipment to local groups.