Despite Lockdown CfC has been on the go throughout the COVID period as demand for support went through the roof….
And continues. Monday 26th April Simon is back on the road to Eastern Europe and then IES Asbastos College Valencia, Spain. #
Regardless of BREXIT. Erasmus the EU program providing work experience opportunities for EU students in other countries continues…..
Not just words but actions. Britain has many unique qualities.. Which includes our charitable nature.
Throughout this COVID period, numerous organisations across the country and their dedicated volunteers have given time, skills to support the vulnerable & disadvantaged within our communities and further afield.
CfC is no exception and like the others provided full time support and assistance locally, nationally and overseas.
Sadly there will be many organisations unable to reopen their doors, jobs lost and vital support irretrievable due to severe financial losses. And for the rest of us still standing our continued existence remains in the balance without continued support.
The recent BBC Make a difference Appeal enabled thousands of children to gain access to a computer during the schools closure…. Equipment valued at several hundreds of thousands of pounds donated… But despite this, it costs and for us, 1500 laptops made available to our countries children was at a cost of £75,000 to prepare and send out.
So please bare a thought for your local charities and continue to encourage and support those seeking to make a difference.
Not just words but actions….. Well done to all of you hidden Heroes….
Saving the planet is all well and good. However to do this, we need support to have the tools for the job.
All of us must take responsibility in this…
Computers for Charities needs solid financial support for the purchase of a commercial plastic granulator. Without support the rot from plastic waste continues.
Companies / Individuals help us reach the target at Crowd Funder. 13 days to run on this one.
Let’s see Action, not Words!.
Thank you. Simon Rooksby. Chairman Computers for Charities
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/it-plastic-recycling-initiative-1
Globalists, Environmentalists have told us. Plastics are poisoning our world.
Sussex charity, Computers for Charities is one of the guilty party but seeking to change that.
Chairman – Simon Rooksby says.
Reuse is a good thing and since 1994, the charity has stopped literally1000’s tonnes becoming immediate waste, through reuse. However a time come for all things.
That time is end of life!
The most problematic factor for CfC has been Plastics. Computers screens, laptop cases, etc. But the charity wants to change this, and launches it’s appeal through crowd funder.
Starting, Midday April 1st to raise funds for the purchase of a plastic granulator. Not cheap. £30,000 but the return alone, is a start on reducing plastic waste which currently goes into landfill.
Not biodegradable, leaching our soil and polluting our water table.
Simon says. The charity wants to get it right, but we need help and support. There has been no funding or support to enable this..
We know because we have tried for so many years.
In addition it is hoped purchase of this machinery will provide sheltered employment & training opportunities locally then aid roll out of similar projects further afield.
Why landfill? Because companies won’t take it. They demand processed raw plastic for reuse. Which is granulated plastic processed into pellet format.
It’s a start and folk can help make a difference by supporting this initiative through the Crowd Funder web page.
Link https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/it-plastic-recycling-initiative-1
For more information or to support. Contact Simon. Tel: 01323 848588 email: simon@computersforcharities.org web www.computersforcharities.org
Computers for UK Schools, Dental Chairs to Sierra Leone and the list goes on.
Our latest update is here and your support very welcome.
Thank you.
Simon
Simon Rooksby
Computers for Charities
In Memory of Ben Davies.
CfC volunteer, passed away 16th February after a short illness, celebration of life was held today.
Aged 50 Years, he will be missed.
Well done and thank you.
Photo – donated laptop (Sent from Falkland Island 7899 miles travelled to Sussex)
As both BBC & Daily Mail run Laptop appeals for schools. 6.7 million Children (5 -15 years) across the UK are requiring internet access, enabling mandatory home schooling for COVID measures.
Sussex based charity. Computers for Charities is one of many organisations across the country offering support to schools.
Chairman Simon Rooksby says “Historically the charity has had a strong input into education and it has been great to receive so many enquiries & requests for support over the past weeks.
However, sadly both BBC & Daily Mail have failed to do their homework!”
CfC has spent much time researching the needs of the schools, including contact with county councils to gain actual need & requirements.
It is good news in Eastbourne, East Sussex, with schools reporting no problems in providing equipment for Eastbourne students primary & secondary levels. Being well prepared for potential school closures ahead of the announced time.
Elsewhere in the country the situation remains variable, but in the main positive. Schools advise laptops are NOT what is required, more suitable equipment being as Google Chrome Book, Tablets.(still required for schools remaining under resourced)
Also CfC Volunteers have risen to the challenge, developing compatible equipment to enable this countries children maintain educational access.
Computers for Charities is offering advice & support to schools, and welcomes any enquiries for support / assistance country wide.
Contact Karen: email admin@computersforcharities.org Tel: 01323 848588. Web: www.computersforcharities.org
BBC Make a Difference Appeal – Donate a Laptop. The BBC has launched an appeal to assist children in the UK to maintain their education from home.
Given the current COVID restrictions and school closures & affecting some 6.7 million children. Computers for Charities has been able to advise the BBC & Schools with the handling and processes of such a task.
Whether you are a would be donor, parent or school. We are happy to offer advice on distribution, roll out, safeguarding and so forth.
For more information please check the BBC link or contact Karen at Computers for Charities. Tel: 01323 848588 or email admin@computersforcharities.org. Thank you.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/5SqHJMTKZx5sYhlltXJvB1Q/give-a-laptop
Regardless of COVID. Winnie the Pooh is alive & well. Fans the world over will know of the Pooh Corner Shop, Hartfield, East Sussex and of course neighbouring Ashdown Forest for Pooh Bridge and adventures and hums!
CfC are Pooh fans and even more delighted to have received a donation of computer equipment from Pooh Corner owner Neil Reed.
Thank you so much, and we all look forward to the shop opening before too long.
If you have never been to Pooh Corner, it is a recommended visit.
Check out their website https://shop.poohcorner.co.uk
Plus keep an eye for out for Michael Portello’s new series of BBC Train Journeys when he makes a visit to Pooh Corner!
Christmas Shoebox Update. Sorry to be a party pooper. The Truth about Santa is! He actually has two days to take the presents for the children.
25th December for countries operating on the Roman Catholic Calendar & 7th January Orthodox Calendar…. So a little while longer for the children in Russia & other countries.
However in Bulgaria.. Santa has made an exception for the handicapped children at Novi Pazar and all is well..
Thank you again for your support of these youngsters and more besides. I would also add the staff at this school are amazing, creative and so supportive of the kids.
Hence wanting to support them all……
