Social Firm, MillRace IT, is among several partners in the “Essex UnITe” project that has been awarded a grant of £428,141 by Big Lottery’s “Reaching Communities” programme. Essex UnITe aims to introduce computers and the internet to older people across Essex through community workshops, and to deliver training to people in supported and sheltered accommodation.
The Essex UnITe partners are MillRace IT, Age UK, Age Concern Essex, Essex County Council, Genesis Housing and Chelmer Housing Partnership. The lottery grant will fund: • community workshops and roadshows across the County for over 8000 older people; • IT skills training and broadband access at 35 sheltered/supported housing schemes • development of community and social networking websites and virtual village halls for older people.
Social Firm, MillRace IT, is among several partners in the “Essex UnITe” project that has been awarded a grant of £428,141 by Big Lottery’s “Reaching Communities” programme. Essex UnITe aims to introduce computers and the internet to older people across Essex through community workshops, and to deliver training to people in supported and sheltered accommodation.