Newport-based IT firm A2Z Computing is collecting for those affected by the recent natural disasters in Nepal.

Director Az Ashraf said: “We need to do something urgently. We wanted to do something which will have a direct and beneficial impact on those people caught up in the two recent earthquakes in Nepal. We’re collecting clothes, blankets and any other materials that can be used to help keep those unfortunate warm and safe during the chaos that is ensuing.

“We have space at our offices in Newport to stockpile supplies, so all donations are welcome assuming they are appropriate and in a working and clean state.”

The business, which was established 20 years ago, sponsors Cardiff Devils, and the team has pledged its support behind the appeal.

Kris Agland, commercial director at Cardiff Devils, said: “ When Az told me about what he was doing to help we instantly offered all of the support we could. We have a large fan base who have embraced what Az and A2Z Computing are doing and the support has been fantastic. At a time like this it is vital for people to come together to offer support in such a traumatic time for all those affected.”

Ashraf said: “Please ask you friends, business contacts and family - anything they don’t want, we will take it. There have been other collection points set up at Clarity Copiers office in Bridgend, Cordant Recruitment in Cardiff and Cardiff Devils in Cardiff Bay. When you have collected as much as you can, please drop them off at one of these locations."

A2Z Computing supplies a plethora of hardware including PCs, laptops and tablets. It also develops its own software for clients in public services. In addition to its local client base, the company deals with businesses as far away as New Zealand.