Free Computer & Internet Access for Children aged 7-14 of Low Income Families

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  • sarahf191979
    sarahf191979 Posts: 3,077 Forumite
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    maria932 wrote: »
    have just rang and am eligibleand they are sending the application form, thank you.

    Do they send you the computer or do they send cash and u send receipts, how does it work?


    They sent me a preload visa card from barclays, that could only be used at certain shops, there was £600 on it to cover the cost of the computer and the 12month internet dongal contract, in some cases you may have to add a bit extra in some shops, so do shop arround. The Toshiba I got was priced a £549 and if I had took the internet with it I would have had to pay £50 excess so do shop arround when it comes through.
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  • sarahf191979
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    kizzykizzywizzy wrote: »
    Thank You for this, have just rung up for an application form as seems I will be elligible.
    What an amazing scheme, can't believe they are doing this, fantastic!!


    It is an amazing scheme, and well worth the phone call to see if your eligable for the grant, I can't recomend it enough. My son loves his little Toshiba and it has really bought his homework and school work on. He has also got in to Movie Making using it.
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  • scottishfreebiehunter
    scottishfreebiehunter Posts: 13,482 Forumite
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    Only England not UK like it says in pre recorded message:rolleyes: so told lady we are part of uk to :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

    Excellent idea and good luck to those that get them :T:T:T:T
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  • jadiep
    jadiep Posts: 45 Forumite
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    Does anyone know if this is available in wales or if it ever likely to be???

    Thanks x
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  • rich_shot2003
    rich_shot2003 Posts: 2,150 Forumite
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    I gave them a call on Friday and we passed the 1st step and they are sending out the forms within 7 days.

    We Live in Cheshire so Cheshire seems to be taking part.
  • fazeypie
    fazeypie Posts: 1,542 Forumite
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    sarahf191979 wrote: »
    They sent me a preload visa card from barclays, that could only be used at certain shops, there was £600 on it to cover the cost of the computer and the 12month internet dongal contract, in some cases you may have to add a bit extra in some shops, so do shop arround. The Toshiba I got was priced a £549 and if I had took the internet with it I would have had to pay £50 excess so do shop arround when it comes through.

    does anyone know if you could use this to place an online order? A lot of companies do better deals online so you'd get a bit more for the money or be able to spend less so that any leftover money can go back into the fund for others.
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  • isabel.h
    isabel.h Posts: 99 Forumite
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    What a shame I had to go to work to get the kids a computer
  • scurr
    scurr Posts: 295 Forumite
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    I know! Am gutted! Especially as it's so much money! £600 for a netbook and internet access? Pretty generous. How many extra teachers could this money have paid for? Or even after-school computer clubs?
  • marshallka
    marshallka Posts: 14,585 Forumite
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    scurr wrote: »
    I know! Am gutted! Especially as it's so much money! £600 for a netbook and internet access? Pretty generous. How many extra teachers could this money have paid for? Or even after-school computer clubs?
    It does seem a tad unfair as i know of two single parents working over 16 hours a week but still struggling and they are NOT eligible for these. I thought they would be but as they receive WORKING tax credits as well as child tax credits then this disqualifies them both. Sometimes if you add all the extra's up for not working and then put it against a person working BUT on a low income it pays you not to work:confused:.

    I am sure though that their kiddies are prouder of their parents for working and earning a living and putting a roof over their heads though than receiving a free laptop from the state. I know I would have been. ;)

    I know there are some that really cannot work and that a scheme like this would benefit and its those people that I hope and pray these vouchers go to. £600 is a hell of a lot for a netbook. I was looking for one for my 13 year old daughter for christmas but we just could not afford and these were only £250 odd. They must be brill computers for that price.

    I do however agree with you over the extra teachers and also after school clubs. I know how long these kids will go on facebook if they can do and are allowed to do so:eek:. I have one myself here.
  • rich_shot2003
    rich_shot2003 Posts: 2,150 Forumite
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    What are the shops that they let you get the pc from??
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