FOUR charity projects that use computer technology to reduce social exclusion on the Island have been boosted by funding from the Isle of Wight Foundation.
The Foundation, made up of the partners in Island Roads, has announced Mountbatten Hospice, Isle of Wight Search and Rescue (WightSAR), Aspire Ryde and Vectis Radio's 4Ps Training School are the latest groups to receive funding.
They will share a total of nearly £30,000.
Each year, the foundation supports projects working to tackle social exclusion on the Island.
Since 2014, it has awarded more than £543,000 to such good causes. In the last 12 months alone, more than £73,000 has been shared between ten local projects.
Mountbatten hospice will use its £6,700 to purchase 30 laptops for its Neighbours remote support initiative while Aspire will use the £6,730 grant to provide computer equipment and furniture for a new skills hub.
WightSAR has received £8,000 for new search and rescue equipment and training, while Vectis Radio’s 4Ps Training School will use its £8,000 award to help young people by building their confidence and communication through radio work.
IW Foundation chairman, Phillip Horton, said: “Once again the foundation was truly impressed with the number of community projects tackling social exclusion in so many innovative and effective ways.
“The companies behind Island Roads have always wanted the Highways PFI to not only deliver improvements to local infrastructure but to make a positive impact on the wider Island community as well.
“We are delighted to be working with so many inspirational local bodies to help make that impact.”
Applications for the next round of IW Foundation grant will be sought from February 8.
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