actnow reach FAQs
1. What is actnow reach all about?
2. What have been the benefits to organisations?
3. Is funding still available under the scheme?
1. What is actnow reach all about?
actnow reach was launched in May 2007 - a new actnow project aimed at boosting broadband use in rural Cornish communities that have not yet maximised the benefits of broadband.
For the voluntary sector actnow reach has brought:
Financial assistance and guidance to help 47 voluntary and community organisations connect to broadband
Financial assistance and advice to help 49 improve their efficiency through Information and Communications Technology
Advice and some financial assistance to help set up three community centres in Cornwall where the benefits of broadband have been promoted to local residents, including schoolchildren, the elderly and people with disabilities
2. What have been the benefits to organisations?
Here are just some of the ways that actnow reach is helping voluntary and community organisations:
Instant communications with clients, volunteers, suppliers and colleagues
Improved awareness raising through maximising your use of website and other internet marketing
Online trading as a means of additional fundraising
Enables you to work as efficiently from home or whilst out and about as you could from the office
More competitive purchasing of supplies online
Makes ‘flexible working’ a reality, making it easier for your volunteers and staff to contribute their best to your organisation
3. Is funding still available under the scheme?
The final deadline for all claims has now passed. All payments to claimants have now been made by BACS transfer. If you are still awaiting payment for a claim having checked your bank account please contact actnow.
For further information about the actnow reach project contact actnow on 0800 800 935 or email reach@actnowcornwall.co.uk
actnow reach is funded by the Rural Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Partnership and Cornwall Enterprise
