NATIONAL Grid has been supporting a Bromsgrove charity by ending its ongoing computer nightmares.
Dodford Children's Farm previous computer was slowing down due to low memory, putting the farm's files and electronic records at risk.
It also made the most basic tasks a chore.
The charity gives disadvantaged inner-city kids a taste of the countryside, and can welcome more than 1,000 visitors through its gates in a year.
The National Grid has donated a refurbished laptop to help the farm manage bookings, finances and its website.
Mark Bradley, National Grid senior information services manager, said: "This donation to Dodford Children’s Farm is part of a National Grid computer recycling process that ensures our old computers are recycled with nothing going to landfill. It enables us to donate refurbished computing equipment to help local communities and other good causes."
Kelly Broadfield, resident warden at Dodford Children’s Farm, said: "We’re extremely grateful for this computer from National Grid. We rely solely on donations and income from residential visits so it’s a really wonderful gift for us.
"The computer means we can manage our finances and administration more quickly and efficiently, freeing up staff to spend more time supporting the children who visit the farm."
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