We believe that appropriate use of information and communication technologies (ICT) can bring huge benefits to local communities in terms of sustainability, empowerment and efficiency. We aim to:

• Empower communities through the use of IT by equipping people with the skills and confidence to use IT as part of the community development process
• Connect communities by facilitating the sharing, management and archiving of information, and improving the quality and accessibility of community information
• Enable and support charities, voluntary and community organisations to use IT effectively to further their own aims
• Share our experience and learning through consultancy and mentoring with social enteprises and other IT organisations specialising in the sector

Our values
We are a non-profit company that receives grant funding as well as charging for some services. We are committed to:

• Helping charities and community groups make best use of their resources
• Tailoring technology to meet people's needs
• Promoting accessibility
• Working in an ethical way that builds trust and strong relationships
• Delivering high quality services to all our clients and users
• Sharing experience and skills with others
• Offering services at the lowest sustainable cost to maximise participation and support for all
• nsuring contributions from all sections of the community
• Playing an active and positive role in the communities of which we are a part