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A HOMELESS charity has received a large donation thanks to a local MP’s ongoing laptop initiative.

THREE Swindon charities received laptops from a scheme run by Robert Buckland MP.

South Swindon MP Robert Buckland has started giving away laptops to charities in need.

It is wonderful news that the Swindon MS & Neuro Therapy Centre has become the first charity to benefit from the local laptop scheme I have set up with my constituency team. The scheme began back in January to help disadvantaged students get access to the technology they needed to effectively do their schoolwork from home. I am extremely proud of this successful scheme, which has been extended to benefit local charities as well as school pupils here in the town. A big thank you to all of ...

THE Swindon MS & Neuro Therapy Centre is the first charity to benefit from South Swindon MP Robert Buckland’s local laptop scheme.

File photo dated 21/08/14 of a child using a laptop computer. Six out of 10 teachers say they are worried about their pupils safety online after many became dependent on the internet to continue learning amid lockdown, according to a survey.. South Swindon MP Robert Buckland extended his Laptops For Local Schools campaign so that charities can receive refurbished devices. Mr Buckland began the campaign in January. Over the past three months, Swindon people and companies have donated unused ...

ORGANISATIONS including Dorcan Academy, Smash and Inner Flame have have been nominated by Robert Buckland MP for an award. The Levelling Up Goals Awards recognise those people and organisations that are committed to boosting opportunity and helping to level up the UK in the wake of the pandemic. MPs throughout the UK nominated organisations from their constituencies for the 14 different award categories which are focused on equality of opportunity at key life stages. Mr Buckland said: �...

Robert Buckland Here in Swindon, we have many brilliant local organisations and businesses who have worked extremely hard throughout the pandemic, often in extremely difficult circumstances, often going above and beyond to support our local community. I am glad that our Government has stepped in to help throughout the pandemic, supporting those organisations by providing a range of packages worth around £82 million through grants and business rate reliefs for example. I am also pleased t...

WE asked our loyal readers what businesses they will be supporting from home while the Tier 4 restrictions are in place - and received almost 200 responses. Many small homegrown retailers and service providers have had to close because of the pandemic and need your help to keep going until the crisis is over. Pubs, bakeries and restaurants are delivering meals and sweet treats to peoples doors, hair salons offer vouchers for whenever appointments will be allowed in the near future, while...