Projects 1990/2000

Chorlton Good Neighbours
This project provides a support service to over 200 local people who are elderly or disabled, provided by workforce of over 100 volunteers.

WICOP provided support and advice on planning what IT requirements the project needed, identified reputable suppliers, identified training needs and provided ongoing IT support. Continuing Project in 2000/2001.

Didsbury Care Group
The organisation provides a support and social service to local elderly and disabled people. It is run by a committed workforce of volunteers who run a daily morning drop-in, fundraise, support individuals and run social activities.

WICOP provided support and advice on planning on the projects IT requirements, identified reputable suppliers, identified training needs and ongoing IT support. Continuing Project in 2000/2001.

EISE (Employment Information and Support Exchange)
EISE supports people with mental health problems to find employment, voluntary work, education and training opportunities and worthwhile daytime activities.

WICOP provided support and consultancy to workers designing and building the organisations web site. Visit EISE's web site http://www.comcarenet.co.uk/eise/. Continuing Project in 2000/2001.

GMSN (Greater Manchester Survivors Network)
This project which is relatively new plans to provide support to adult survivors of sexual abuse, initially through resources on-line.

WICOP is supporting GMSN to develop a logo and stationary in order then to develop the structure and design of a web site. WICOP also supporting database development. Continuing Project in 2000/2001.

Justice for Women
Campaigns, supports and fights for justice for women who are in prison.

WICOP gave general advice regarding building a website.

Langley and Middleton Well Women's Project

Continuing Project in 2000/2001.

Manchester Youth Volunteer Project

Continuing Project in 2000/2001.

Paws for Kids
Paws for Kids is a small voluntary organisation that is a unique charity in the UK which 'fosters' the pet animals of women and children escaping domestic violence.

A WICOP volunteer built the Paws for Kids web site from scratch and project workers have provided on-site consultancy to train Paws for Kids in updating the site. Visit Paws for Kids web site http://www.pawsforkids.org.uk.

Saheli Ltd
Asian women's refuge, affiliated to Womens Aid which provides temporary accommodation for women and children suffering from domestic violence. Saheli Ltd also provides outreach and after care support to women.

WICOP provided, advice and support over the telephone, help getting on line using e-mail, technical advice.

Salford Women's Centre
Salford Women's Centre is a city wide resource for women who live and work in Salford, providing a wide range of courses, activities and groups, including a counselling service. The centre has a registered crèche, community snack bar and some social events.

WICOP provided a 2 day workshop on using digital camera's and using DTP packages at the centre and on-going telephone technical support.

Trafford Women's Aid
The project provides emergency housing for women and children fleeing violent and abusive relationships.

WICOP provided training to all the staff and now working with outreach worker improving confidence, skills in variety of IT areas. Continuing Project in 2000/2001.

Trinity House Resource Centre
This project provides a variety of services including, playschemes, junior clubs, crèche, nursery provision to families in the surrounding area.

WICOP has assisted Trinity house to identify its IT needs, draw up recommendations from IT consultation and connect with good IT suppliers. It provided computer training for the women on the management committee. Continuing Project in 2000/2001.

Wai Yin Chinese Women's Society
The Wai Yin is a centre providing a social and learning centre for the Chinese community. They run a wide range of courses, groups and playschemes.

WICOP provided a comprehensive IT audit, with recommendations for good IT practice, promotion of fault logs and good practice and IT consultation for networked computer training suite.

If you would like to contact any of the groups listed above, please e-mail your details to us and we will forward your enquiry.