The national lockdown has forced schools to close once again, and there isn’t (yet) a timetable for when children will be able to fully return to the classroom.
This is difficult for families across the country, but for the 1.8 million children* who don’t have the basic tech they need to connect and study from home, it means even more setbacks in an already disrupted education.
For 20 years Gumtree has been helping connect communities to what they need most, that’s why we’re calling on our 14 million monthly users** to join the growing movement to #helpahomeschooler.
Many turn to our platform when they’re ready to pass on their unused and unwanted laptops and devices. So, this year, whether you’ve recently upgraded your laptop, discovered an old computer during a declutter or perhaps received some new tech for Christmas, why not donate your old devices to schools in your local area instead?