Newport City Homes has shared 28 laptops with community groups across the city. We've started our Get Connected project to make it easier for people to get online.
Watch this video at KB Boxing- a female-only gym in the city
The plan is to share devices and data to tackle digital inclusion by using established groups who have links with residents.
So far laptops have been given to:
- Newport Yemeni Community Association (NYCA): 10
- Newport Veterans Hub: 5
- KB Boxing: 4
- Collective Dance: 1
- Bettws Food Bank: 3
- Remake: 2
- Reality Theatre: 3
Caption: Amy Shea and Kelsie Cantelo from Newport City Homes, present a laptop to Shereen Williams, member of KB Boxing
A further 20 laptops have been donated to the Men’s Shed project, who are based at NCH’s Malpas depot. The members will loan laptops for a small fee, but loans will be free for NCH customers.
Does your group need a laptop?
NCH has more laptops available to donate to community groups. Call Kelsie Cantelo on +441633227637 or email Kelsie.Cantelo@newportcityhomes.com to find out more