New Way IT Equipment Upgrade

New Way is a thriving charity based in Helensburgh. Our premises are located in the town centre and we provide a wide range of support, including counselling, peer befriending, group support, volunteering opportunity, training opportunity and more, to people with alcohol and other substance use related issues, their families, and young people impacted by alcohol and other substance use. Our charity has gone from strength to strength and we are now busier than we've ever been. Our IT equipment is outdated and we're now struggling to cope at times with the level of work expected of a busier and more diverse environment. Our IT equipment is basic and was suitable for the charity work in the past when we had a reduced and not so diverse workload. For example, we are now using IT equipment which is designed for basic admin to produce video content, leaflets and posters, music, workshops and to store ever increasing data which is required to be kept securely. At present our IT equipment can slow down work progress which contributes to lost time for our already very busy and dedicated team of workers and we believe this is of detriment to our clients and the efficiency of the organisation. New and upgraded IT equipment will improve efficiency, giving back vital time to workers with an ever increasing client base. We will be applying for match funding from both the ACHA and Dunbritton Community Action funds.

Who Benefits

People with alcohol and other substance use related issues, their families, and young people impacted by alcohol and other substance use in the Helensburgh area