Low cost computer scheme for people on benefits and charities
South Glos Council has teamed up with an IT provider to offer a range of low cost professionally refurbished computers to eligible residents and registered UK charities in South Gloucestershire. Both desktop and laptop computers are available under the scheme in a range of performance/price combinations, costing between £99 and £149. All have Windows 10 fitted.
To apply for a low cost computer you must meet at least one of the following criteria:
Housing Benefit
Income Support
Jobseeker’s allowance
Pension credit
Disability Living Allowance
Attendance Allowance / Constant Attendance Allowance
Carer’s Allowance
Incapacity Benefit / Employment and Support Allowance
Disability element of Working Tax Credit
Universal Credit
Registered UK charities are also eligible for this scheme.
More details are available here, and you can apply at any South Glos library.
To apply for a low cost computer you must meet at least one of the following criteria:
Housing Benefit
Income Support
Jobseeker’s allowance
Pension credit
Disability Living Allowance
Attendance Allowance / Constant Attendance Allowance
Carer’s Allowance
Incapacity Benefit / Employment and Support Allowance
Disability element of Working Tax Credit
Universal Credit
Registered UK charities are also eligible for this scheme.
More details are available here, and you can apply at any South Glos library.
This is a good idea. I got my Windows 7 computer this wat. However the company ran out of computers the scheme had to stop. For the system to continue you will have to have a consistent supply that does not dry up.Make it into a not for profit business supplying to those who need them.
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