Six million people have benefited from the scheme since it began
More than 6,000 awards have been made to a diverse range of groups
100% of past winners said they would recommend the scheme to other organisations, because of the easy application process and the availability of follow up assistance
93% of past winners feel their award has met or exceeded their expectations
The award supports fledging organisations, who usually find obtaining funding and support difficult. 92% of these applicants confirm they have not needed to apply for any other IT specific funding or equipment following their BT Community Connections award
32% of past winners were able to secure funding for their groups' initiatives within six months as a direct result of their new equipment
65% of past winners report that the computer and internet access has directly enabled them to secure more members, users and volunteers
The scheme has been accredited by the Business in the Community Awards for Excellence having received a prestigious ‘BIG TICK' and the scheme won the Business to Community category and the Overall Award at the European Sponsorship Awards 2007
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