[WiLT] TalkTalk Innovation in the Community Awards 2007

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TalkTalk Innovation in the Community Awards 2007

Encouraging UK charities to use the Internet to connect, support and
inspire

Many UK charities and community groups have recognised the power of
the Internet for giving much needed support, from chat rooms on health
issues to web-based support networks. Broadband, mobile and other
digital technologies are helping to provide essential lifelines.
TalkTalk and Citizens Online have teamed up to help UK charities and
community groups harness the power of the web. Thirty projects will
benefit from £2,000 each, plus a year's free subscription to TalkTalk.

Who can apply The TalkTalk innovation in the Community Awards 2007 are
open to community groups and registered charities in the UK that are
seeking funding for new and existing Internet projects.

Please note the following:
* These awards cannot be used for projects that rely on unsecured
funding.
* The awards funding can be used for both revenue and capital
projects.
Previous applicants (successful and unsuccessful) can reapply for the
2007 awards.
* Only the successful applicants will be contacted by the organisers.
* The decisions of the judging panel are final and no correspondence
will be entered into concerning the results.

The organisers regret that applications from the following will not be
accepted: local authorities, local education authorities, health
authorities, learning and skills councils, higher education
establishments, tertiary colleges, universities and organisations that
promote political parties, organisations that are not based in the UK,
employees of Citizens Online and their families.

How to apply for an award

Simply complete the online application form, using the space provided
to explain why your organisation should receive a TalkTalk Innovation
in the Community Award.

Make sure you include a reference number in the space provided.
Acceptable reference numbers are a registered charity number from the
Charity Commission in England, Scotland or Wales, an Inland Revenue
tax reference number or a Companies House reference number. If you do
not have a reference number, please get a letter on headed paper from
your local authority or a registered charity stating that you are a
not-for-profit organisation and post it to: Pete Marcus, Citigate Dewe
Rogerson, 3 London Wall Buildings, London, EC2M 5SY. Either a
reference number or a validation letter must be provided. It is not
necessary to submit both.

Additional material will not be accepted with application forms.

Timetable
* The closing date for all applications is 28 September 2007.
* A judging panel will meet after this date and shortlisted applicants
will be contacted in early October 2007.
* If your organisation is shortlisted, you may receive a visit from a
representative of the TalkTalk Innovation in the Community Awards,
which will take no longer than 90 minutes.
* The 30 award recipients will be announced by the end of October 2007
and will be invited to attend a daytime awards ceremony at the House
of Lords in London in November 2007.

Awards Package

Each winning application will receive an awards package consisting of
a cheque to the value of £2,000 and one complimentary TalkTalk
Broadband account for 12 months (subject to availability and terms and
conditions). Thirty awards packages are available in 2007.

Judging panel

The awards will be judged by a panel of representatives from TalkTalk,
Citizens Online, the voluntary sector and other organisations focused
on digital inclusion.

Tips on how to win
* In what way is the project innovative?
* How many people will benefit from the award?
* What resources do you need to complete the project?
* What is the planned timetable for the project?
* How will you measure the success of the project?

For queries regarding the Innovation in the Community Awards please
call Pete Marcus on 020 7282 2815.

Applications are online only
http://www.talktalk.co.uk/talktalk/servlet/gben-server-PageServer?article=MAIN.UK.TALKTALK.STATIC.COMMUNITYAWARDS.APPLICATIONFORM

Source
http://www.talktalk.co.uk/talktalk/servlet/gben-server-PageServer?article=MAIN.UK.TALKTALK.STATIC.COMMUNITYAWARDS.INNOVATIONAWARDS

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