Are you switched on?

The Community Channel marked its third birthday last September with a new three-year deal with BSkyB for coverage on Sky digital (Channel 684) and an agreement to become a 24-hour channel.

The Community Channel is owned by The Media Trust, and funded by the Government's Active Community Unit and the Lottery's Community Fund.

It showcases 'social action' programmes from Granada, Carlton, GMTV, Channel 4 and the BBC and gives community-made films from around the UK a unique television outlet.

The Community Channel is also a resource for the voluntary and community sector to use digital television to encourage people to get involved in community activity, to access their services, volunteer, and donate and buy charity goods.

You can tell the world about the wonderful work you've been doing by sending in your pictures, videos and letters. This is a fantastic way to appeal to volunteers, promote your cause and gain inspiration and valuable advice from other charities and community groups.

8 Contact The Community Channel, 3-7 Euston Centre, Regent's Place, London NW1 3JG or email info@communitychannel.org

(from Network News, Mar/Apr 2004)