Who we are WHO WE ARE

CODA (Community Data) - CODA for short - is a not-for-profit community-access computer resource in social ownership based at the Nottingham Media Centre in the historic Lace Market area of the city.

: OUR MISSION :

"Applying computer power for social, economic and creative community enterprise."

We believe that computer technologies should be available for ordinary people to use free of charge, or as cheaply as possible. The benefits of computer power should not be confined to big business, institutions and government but should be available to all who wish to apply it to the development of themselves and the empowerment of their communities.

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We provide access to IT, ICT and creative PC computer resources for:

  • micro businesses
  • community and voluntary groups
  • artists, arts and media organisations
  • community and social enterprise
  • unwaged individuals

CODA is a company in social ownership - this means that the people who use CODA can control what it does and how it develops. Groups and organisations that join CODA can become members of the company and nominate a representative for election to our Management Committee at the Annual General Meeting, held each December.

The Management Committee meets monthly and has full legal responsibility for the company. The Committee is also responsible for advising and supporting staff in financial, planning, strategy and policy matters. The Committee in turn receives information, advice and recommendations from staff. Thus decisions affecting CODA are taken jointly by workers and Committee members, united in deciding the direction of future CODA developments.

We believe that community access resources organisations such as CODA (Community Data) should have transparent systems and user guidance rules so that ALL users can enjoy a safe, secure, friendly and supportive working environment.

CODA maintains a staunch belief in the positive diversity of peoples and cultures, and in the fundamental strands of humanity that bind us together. We are out and proud in actively supporting gay, lesbian and bi individuals and groups. CODA is honoured by our women users and Women's issue group members including Nottingham Women's Centre. We're privileged to be of service to the black and Asian communities of Nottingham, and likewise celebrate the value of people with disabilities and their associated campaign and support groups. We are proud to support groups campaigning for social justice and world development.

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