Resources

Resources from Citizens Online

We have a comprehensive knowledge base from over 20 local community projects spanning a decade of experience. Combined with our support and experience we can offer local authorities, social landlords and local community organisations a range of resources to help you enable and deliver digital inclusion-related community projects in your area.  For more information about our resources, please get in touch via our Contact Us page.

Resources from our friends and partners

Whether you are helping others become digitally included or you need a little more support yourself, the resources below provide a wealth of knowledge and information to help you on your way.

We plan to add to this list over the coming months so if you would like to suggest a useful resource to share from this page, please get in touch via our Contact Us page.

IT equipment

FriendsIT - want to help everybody get an affordable PC or laptop so they can get online and be part of our ever changing world and reduce the digital divide!

Visit the FriendsIT website here

Beginners guides

Whatever your reason for getting online, try these free Get IT Together resources from BT.	Tailor-made guides for helpers and beginners Free downloadable worksheets
Get online one click at a time with BBC FirstClick.	A beginners guide to using computers and the internet
Go On, making getting online easy, from taking your first steps online to chatting to family and friends on Facebook, sharing digital photographs or learning how to shop online.	Visit the Go On website here

Accessibility and disability

The Vassall Centre Trust, a charity led by disabled people, is transforming a former military hospital in Bristol to make it fully accessible for people with all forms of impairment, to empower them and enable them to work on equal terms with non-disabled people.	Visit the Vassall Centre Trust website
AbilityNet is a national charity helping disabled adults and children use computers and the internet by adapting and adjusting their technology.	Visit the AbilityNet website here

The over 55′s

Learning resources to make the most of the internet, providing straightforward training using jargon-free terms which aim to quickly get you enjoying the advantages of computers and the internet.

Visit Age UK learning resources here

Internet safety

Childnet International - a non-profit organisation working with others to help make the Internet a great and safe place for children.	Visit the Childnet International website here
Keeping kids safe. Children, mobiles and the internet.	Visit the O2 Keeping Kids Safe website here
UK Safer Internet Centre - find out the latest advice on how to use the internet and new technologies safely and responsibly. Also find a range of practical resources, news and events focussing on the safe and responsible use of the internet and new technologies.	Visit the UK Safer Internet Centre here

Courses and learning

Digital Unite are passionate about supporting people to realise the benefits of using technology and helping you unleash your digital talents.

Visit the Digital Unite website here

Tools and apps

Make the Internet super easy by creating a page of Internet Buttons.

Visit the Internet Buttons website here