IT support and training

We are not IT experts, but for some groups, we offer basic computer skills training.  See our Support for Resource Centre member groups page to find out if we can help your group.

Click on the Links tab at the top of this page for details of other useful organisations who can help your group make good use of technology.

We have four computers in our Print room, which groups are welcome to use.  We do not offer training but our front desk staff will do their best to help with tips on using our software to get the results you want, and we are always available to help groups use the equipment in the Print Room.  Click on the Printing tab for details of our computer network and the software available.

For groups who have downloaded our free accounts systems, we offer ongoing technical support.

Our computers are available for use by any community or voluntary group based in Sussex. They are not available for individuals or businesses to use. It’s a good idea to book in advance. Just call in, e-mail, or give us a ring. NB All prices include VAT

Network of PCs, with internet access

We have four PCs available, plus a laptop. Arabic keyboard available with two of the computers set up for typing in Arabic (please let us know if you require this). Contact us to book time on the computers.

Colour scanners

Scan in graphics or text. Free

Software available:

  • PageMaker 7.0
  • Photoshop CS
  • QuarkXPress 7 (only available on one computer – please specify when booking)
  • InDesign CS6 (only available on one computer – please specify when booking)
  • Publisher 2007
  • Word 2007
  • Powerpoint 2007
  • Excel 2007
  • Access 2003
  • Open Office
  • Premiere Elements 3.0
  • Access to www.trustfunding.org.uk
  • TicketWiz: software and equipment to produce books of perforated, numbered raffle tickets or entrance tickets, personalised to your event.

These books are available at the Resource Centre, to borrow or to use in the Centre.

Equipment available from the Resource Centre

Equipment available from other suppliers

The services listed below are not provided by the Resource Centre. These are websites and services we feel are particularly useful for small groups in Brighton & Hove, and which are not easy to find by searching the internet.

Most useful services for local groups
Sussex Community Internet Project (SCIP)
01273 234049
www.scip.org.uk
[email protected]

Services provided:
Cheap software for groups, Getting outside help with IT, Help with developing a website, Training for community groups

Notes:
Laptops and data projectors to hire: People can hire an individual laptop or suite of Internet-ready PC laptops with projector for training. They are particularly keen to help small groups with no paid staff.
Will build a website for your organisation and provide a manual on how you can maintain and update it. Contact them for details of prices.
SCIP also run bespoke training in IT and social media. Check their website for more details.

Digital Brighton & Hove
http://digitalbrightonandhove.org.uk
[email protected]

Services provided:
Getting outside help with IT, Training for community groups

Notes:
Website with up to date details of places to access the internet or learn IT skills in Brighton & Hove.

Tech Takeback
https://www.techtakeback.com/

Services provided:
Computer Recycling

Notes:
Doorstep collection of small electrical goods for households and businesses in Brighton & Hove. They also have a shop where you can drop off items. See their website for a list of the items they accept and a form for businesses to request a collection (households should request a collection using the ZeroNet app)

Other services you might find useful

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