BT Community Web Kit provides a free easy-to-build website with free address and technical support. There is a choice of 8 templates to use, 15 colour themes and an easy-to-use graphical editor.

Computer Aid International accept donations of unwanted PCs and laptops and offer a free data destruction service. Donated items are refurbished and redistributed to international non-profit organisations on request.

Happy is part of a time-bank scheme and exclusive to small charities (under 20 staff) this company offers free IT consultants to help with specific IT enquiries; e.g. database questions.

IT4 Communities matches charities with as many IT professionals as you need for £85 p.a. They’ll help with your technology requirements and provide support throughout.

Lasa offers a variety of technology services including a directory of ICT and web suppliers, a knowledgebase of simple and practical IT resources, AIMS database software, which is free at basic level, along with ICT training and consultancy services.

CTT provide a variety of service of interest to charities, they have a mailer service, offer payment processing, hand-held payment terminals, drag and drop website builder and technology training.

CTXchange enables charities to get hold of donated technology products they secure from technology businesses. They also offer online payment software and have a whole host of resources on technology.

Digital Unite offer a collection of comprehensible guides on how to do things on the internet whether you are a novice or expert. Also provide a 1-2-1 home-based tutoring service for a small fee.

Good to Know is a collaboration between Google and CAB to explain how the internet works and how to maximise your use of it. Particularly important information on keeping your data protected.

IT for Charities hosts an informed blog on databases and has a good directory of other sites with various IT support for charities, including other IT software. Helpful if you have an IT query.

NCVO's In Focus guide to integrating social media sets out some steps you can take to successfully incorporate social media into a campaign strategy. Explores RSS feeds, Google alerts, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube amongst others.

MailChimp is a free platform to help you design email newsletters, share them on social networks, integrate with services you already use, and track your results. They have free online resources to help you set-up.

Vertical Response Non-Profit email marketing program enables registered charities to send up to 10,000 emails per month for free. You have to complete a short application form to be accepted onto the programme. They offer email support 7 days a week.

W3Schools.com is a site with free lessons and step-by-step guides on how to make a website. Free tutorials in all web development technologies.