Ball and walk lead the way for WCIT's fundraising.

The article presents information on Worshipful Co. of Information Technologists (WCIT), and events to be organized by the company. WCIT acts as a hub for IT charitable activity in Great Britain. The WCIT aims to promote the IT profession, especially in the City of London. It also seeks to help IT benefit society in general, through a charitable and educational programme, which uses the expertise, resources and networks of its members. The first event is the ICT Charity Ball in central London on June 27, 2006, when senior IT professionals will seek to better the £70,000 raised for disadvantaged children at last year's ball. The second event, a family-oriented charity walk, also in central London, takes place on September 17. The company's Lifelites scheme helps terminally ill children communicate with each other, their parents and families, and is a good example of how the WCIT works. It also hosts the IT4Communities operation, which acts as a clearing house for IT professionals wanting to give their time and expertise to help local communities and charities. The WCIT is funded through its members and through donations, which, together with proceeds from fund-raising events, go into the WCIT Charitable Trust to fund selected charitable activities.