There are some specialist organisations who can help those interested in the community use of IT along the the road to getting on-line. The advantage in using specialist organisations is that they are often able to offer more than a standard Internet account, supplementing it with interactive areas where subscribers can communicate with with others in the same field, or databases of useful voluntary sector information on-line. Although many Internet service providers now supply free web space to subscribers, the task of developing and then advertising your web site will be down to you. This is very useful if you want to publish information on the 'Net perhaps every couple of months and don't want the the bother of maintaining it yourself. These following organisations provide advice and support particularly relevant to community and voluntary sector organisations.
Some suppliers target themselves at even more narrow sector of the market.
They provide bulletin boards, mailing lists and other discussion areas on the Internet and through other means, perhaps on a world-wide basis. It resource base, technical training and help. Charities and voluntary organisations are charged cost, plus a little bit extra. Walled Garden, its networking system, containing a partners' mailing list, newsletter and top level statistics for members. Often there will be one or more organisations providing information or a gateways to other resources for topics of interest.