Get started with our Chatbot

To start, click the chat button in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. Note this is a standalone chat so to retain the information, please copy it into your own document before pressing New Chat!

This Chatbot will answer questions about running your charity or community group in Essex.

Launch Chatbot

This button connects to your ChatGPT user (uses your personal settings and saves your chat history), or click the chat button below (but please remember to copy/paste your chat so as not to lose it). We connect to the OpenAI GPT servers so please be patient if there is a short delay in its replies.

Conversation starters

Ask us about the service. For instance:

"Please help me develop a policy for volunteers."
"Where is the best source of funding for me?"
"Tell me about ... " [Recruitment, fundraising, safeguarding, Charity Commission etc.]
"Ask me 5 questions about my governance arrangements and then offer me some advice."
"I need to expand my resources. Where can I go?"
"What's the best source of information for ... ?"
"Please comment on my draft safeguarding policy."
"How will the service develop in future?"

Controls for this chatbot

Here's some tips on how to use our chatbot:

You can converse with the Bot with keyboard or voice, in most languages.
Press 'Ctrl +' to make text larger, 'Ctrl -' for smaller, or use your accessibility features.
On Windows, type Win-H to speak to a text box and Ctrl-Win-Enter for the Narrator.
On Apple, press Control twice to activate the microphone (if enabled in Settings).

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Get started with our Chatbot

Conversation starters

Controls for this chatbot

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