The Mail Force laptop campaign has smashed through the £1million barrier in just four days.
The phenomenal milestone has been reached thanks to reader generosity – and a stunning donation from Lloyds. The banking giant has offered 1,000 top-of-the-range laptops worth £500,000.
It is a sensational moment for the Computers for Kids drive to get urgently-needed devices to lockdown pupils. Our readers have now given the charity a staggering £445,000 – since only Saturday – helping children struggling to access online lessons.
Lloyds threw half a million pounds into the pot by donating 1,000 Surface Go 2 devices. Part laptop, part tablet, the cutting-edge machines have detachable screens.
BMF’s festive event raises £5K for mental health charities 21 December, 2020 The funds raised will be shared equally between Mental Health UK and the Samaritans.
The Builders Merchants Federation raised £5,000 for charity by encouraging members to don their best festive jumpers and join them for a virtual Christmas party last week.
The funds raised will be shared equally between Mental Health UK and the Samaritans, the two charities the BMF has supported throughout the year.
BMF CEO, John Newcomb, said: “I would like to thank everyone who made a donation to support our Christmas Charity Event. The charities we are supporting help to make sure that no-one has to face mental health challenges alone. The impact of Covid-19 has seen demand for the services of these charities increase significantly and their work has been invaluable throughout this turbulent year.”
Meet some of the brilliant Covid Heroes who have gone above and beyond for others this year
It s been a difficult year, but one that has brought out the best in many people
Covid Hero Claire Oliver, centre, with friend Lisa Gilchreaste and mum Monika
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