Voluntary Sector to benefit from City Recycling Scheme

Bristol City Council have announced the launch of their computer refurbishment scheme (Fri 22 Oct) aimed at widening access to good quality computer services and equipment to "families who are on a low income or who experience other disadvantages".

Connecting Bristol who are administering the scheme have told Voscur that they will also consider applications for equipment from small voluntary sector and community groups who have difficulty with affording PCs on  a case by case basis. They would also like the help of the Voluntary Sector in promoting the scheme more widely amongst their own beneficiaries and service users who might be eligible.

Connecting Bristol give more details on their website

"We want Bristol to be a truly inclusive and connected digital city where anyone who wants a computer at home can have one and where help to get connected is easily available.

We realise that this is a considerable task as 15% of Bristol residents say they have never been on line.

To help achieve our vision we have launched a citywide scheme to make available a low cost recycled computer to individuals and families who are on a low income or who experience other disadvantages. These refurbished computers will be available to eligible applicants for £35, which includes telephone support and advice on how best to get connected to the Internet."

To make an application download and print the Computer Reuse Application Form and send the completed application to  Recycled Computers (CH/404), Freepost SWB 535, Bristol BS1 5BR