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Donate tech or funds

Donate tech or funds

A working laptop, tablet or games console can be the difference between being shut out and getting online. Give a device a second life, or fund the support that goes with it.

40+

people supported with donated devices so far, in Southwark, Lambeth and beyond.

  • 26+ laptops
  • 10 tablets
  • 3 smartphones
  • 1 desktop
  • 0 games consoles

Most needed: games consoles

For many young people, gaming is the first way they get online, learn to stay safe and build confidence with technology. We haven’t been able to give out a single console yet. Yours could be the first.

Donate a console

Two ways to give

Every contribution makes a real difference.

Donate devices and consoles

From individuals, schools and businesses. Tell us what you have and we’ll take it from there.

  • Laptops, tablets, smartphones and desktops
  • Games consoles, controllers and accessories
  • Collection or drop-off in London
  • Every device wiped and reset before it’s passed on
Email us about a device

Opens your email app with a short form to fill in.

Donate funds

Your money pays for connectivity, setting devices up, and the skills support that helps people actually use them.

  • Secure checkout by card or PayPal
  • Any amount, one-off or monthly
  • No PayPal account needed
Donate with (opens in a new tab)

You’ll be taken to PayPal’s secure checkout.

What happens to your device

From your hands to someone who needs it, in four steps.

  1. Tell us what you haveSend a quick email with the device, its condition and your postcode.
  2. We arrange the handoverWe agree a collection or drop-off that suits you.
  3. We wipe and reset itAll accounts and personal data are removed and the device is restored to factory settings.
  4. It goes to someone who needs itUsually through our community partners, with help to get set up.

What we can accept

Not sure? Email us anyway and we’ll let you know.

Yes, please

  • Laptops and desktops that switch on and run, ideally less than 7 years old
  • Tablets and smartphones that still receive security updates
  • Games consoles from the last two generations, such as PlayStation 4 or 5, Xbox One or Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch
  • Controllers, chargers, power cables and headsets

Sorry, we can’t use

  • Devices that don’t power on
  • Phones or tablets still locked to someone’s account
  • Consoles without a working controller or power cable
  • Very old devices that can no longer be updated safely

Your data is safe. If you can, sign out of your accounts (Apple ID, Google, PlayStation Network, Xbox, Nintendo) and remove any payment cards before donating. We will factory reset every device anyway, so nothing of yours goes with it.

Want to give as an organisation?

Businesses, schools and councils can donate in bulk or partner with us on a device scheme.

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