Free computers for low income families

[Lagirafe]

Does anyone know of any schemes that are still going for free computers for low income families?

I've just got broadband and am saving for a little laptop (notebook?) for my son to use for homework but the lady at the job centre said to google for schemes that offer free laptops. I can't find anything still going so wondering if anyone knows of any?

A quick google threw up plenty of results for me

www.choose.net/media/guide/features/free-computer-schemes-benefits-disabled.html

It might be worthwhile to ask the admin staff at your son's school? There are sometimes schemes offered by educational bodies for IT for students' use - and in addition, they might know of other local schemes.

I have PM'd you OP.

It's also worth asking on freegle or freecycle, or Facebook selling sites as people sometimes give away older models when they upgrade.

I have replied erinaceus

Thanks for the links - I've had a good look! If anyone else is in a similar situation then this is the best/cheapest option I have found www.ecosystems-group.co.uk/webstore/qualifying-starter-laptop.html
You do need to be claiming a means tested benefit eg. Income support though.