Charity set to go online to aid others
By Rose Taylor on Thursday, 29th March 2001.
A MENTAL health charity has won an internet-ready computer by impressing judges with its ideas on how, with the use of the worldwide web, it can help the community.
West Suffolk Mind, which covers Haverhill and the surrounding villages, was awarded the computer and a year's free access to the internet by BT Community Connections.
The UK-wide scheme, run by British Telecom, helps to connect local communities to the worldwide web.
West Suffolk Mind competed against hundreds of eastern region groups to win the award, by showing judges how they could use the internet to offer extra help to people.
The new machine will be used by West Suffolk Mind, which has its head offices near Bury St Edmunds, to allow users to access the latest research and information on mental health issues.
Sue Jay, manager of the charity, said: "We are absolutely delighted with our award. The use of an internet-ready computer will totally change many lives.
"It will give people in the community the chance to learn more about mental illness, access specialist help and, of course, communicate with others, offering mutual support."
The year-long BT scheme attempts to give "as many people as possible" access to the internet so groups can develop projects using easy and effective methods.
Debbie Brown, the scheme's project manager, said: "BT is pleased to be able to help connect communities throughout the UK and is confident the rest of the awards scheme in 2001 will be as great a success."
Groups or individuals can still enter the BT Community Connections. The deadline for the second round of the awards is April 6.
To take part in the scheme log on to www.btcommunityconnections.com
West Suffolk Mind, which covers Haverhill and the surrounding villages, was awarded the computer and a year's free access to the internet by BT Community Connections.
The UK-wide scheme, run by British Telecom, helps to connect local communities to the worldwide web.
West Suffolk Mind competed against hundreds of eastern region groups to win the award, by showing judges how they could use the internet to offer extra help to people.
The new machine will be used by West Suffolk Mind, which has its head offices near Bury St Edmunds, to allow users to access the latest research and information on mental health issues.
Sue Jay, manager of the charity, said: "We are absolutely delighted with our award. The use of an internet-ready computer will totally change many lives.
"It will give people in the community the chance to learn more about mental illness, access specialist help and, of course, communicate with others, offering mutual support."
The year-long BT scheme attempts to give "as many people as possible" access to the internet so groups can develop projects using easy and effective methods.
Debbie Brown, the scheme's project manager, said: "BT is pleased to be able to help connect communities throughout the UK and is confident the rest of the awards scheme in 2001 will be as great a success."
Groups or individuals can still enter the BT Community Connections. The deadline for the second round of the awards is April 6.
To take part in the scheme log on to www.btcommunityconnections.com
Web Link: http://www.btcommunityconnections.com
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