Partners
Formed from an embryonic initiative by Genesis, Essex Unite is now a unique partnership of organisations reaching out into the older community.
Genesis
Genesis Community is a new charitable foundation that was set up to tackle the challenges of deprivation and social exclusion in disadvantaged areas. Although it was only launched in 2005, it builds on a strong track record of community initiatives and regeneration set down.
Genesis Housing Group provides homes andservices to tens of thousands of people across London and the south east. The Group consists of PCHA, Pathmeads and Springboard housing associations. We also have in our group a charitable foundation, Genesis Community. We are one of the largest and most successful housing groups in the UK, owning and/or managing more than 40,000 homes. Our overriding aim is to put customers first and provideexcellent service to all. We have already developed a project similar to Essex UnITe in the East End of London and have trained more than 200 older people, from 60 to 97-years-old in IT.
Age Concern Essex Champions and Empowers older people to live Independently with Support, Choice and Dignity. We provide a range of services that work with and for older people in Essex to promote their well being and to make life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. http://www.ageconcernessex.co.uk/Essex county council
MillRace IT
MillRace IT, a subsidiary of InterAct, is a computer recycling and IT training social enterprise. People recovering from mental health problems or other disadvantages are supported through direct employment within the organisation or through participation in the accredited training as a progressive step to employment.
Help the aged
Help the Aged is an international charity fighting to free disadvantaged older people from poverty, isolation and neglect. Help the Aged campaigns for change in government policy, undertakes research into the needs of older people and provides local services in communities across the UK and overseas. Find out more about our work to improve the lives of our society's most vulnerable citizens.
For more information about becoming a Essex UnITe volunteer, please contact Dorothy Seymour on
EEDA
The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) is the driving force behind sustainable economic regeneration in the East of England: Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. The vision for the East of England is to create a leading economy, founded on a world class knowledge base, creativity and enterprise to improve the quality of life for all who live and work here. For further information visit www.eeda.org.uk
BT
One of the world’s leading providers of communicationssolutions and services operating in 170 countries. Its principal activities include networked IT services, local, national and international telecommunications services, and higher-value broadbandand internet products and services. BT consists principally of four lines of business: BT Global Services, Openreach, BT Retail and BTWholesale.
