One interesting charity idea using the web is Casserole, which puts those who can’t easily cook for themselves in touch with those prepared to cook a little more and deliver it.

Cooks who are preparing a meal for their family post details of what they are cooking and when on the Casserole website and can then be contacted by local elderly people wanting a nutritious meal delivered.

The scheme was set up by social media consultancy FutureGov as part of a Government-funded initiative Tomorrow Together.