A BOURNEMOUTH charity which supports young carers has received three computers courtesy of Computers4Charity to help keep them connected during lockdown.

MYTime Young Carers’ Charity have set up an online youth group for their young carer to socilaise with each other on, however some members have been unavble to access the service as they do not have a computer.

A request for laptops was made to Computers4Charity after being contacted by the Dorset Young Carers Team at Dorset Council.

Development Manager at MYTime Young Carers’ Charity Penny Day said: “We are thrilled to have received this generous donation of three laptop computers.

“Dorset Young Carers Team informed us of some young carers who had been struggling to access our popular MYTime@Home programme and online Youth Group as they did not have access to a computer.

“This had also impacted directly on their ability to engage with their school online learning programme.”

MYTime Young Carers’ Charity aims to provide young carers of ages five to 25 with the support, opportunities and friendship, whilst providing respite from their roles of caring for family members and friends.

George Cook, Honorary CEO of Computers4Charity added: “We love what MYTime does, providing young carers with the support, friendship, respite, retreats and opportunities.

“What a fabulous charity, and one we are delighted to donate three laptops to for their use.

“Everyone should be encouraged to dig deep and support such an important cause.”