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Support the Winter Data Care Initiative

As winter approaches, reliance on digital technology deepens — from accessing health and local services to staying in touch with family and support networks. Yet winter can also amplify digital inequalities, leaving individuals and families without the connectivity and devices they need to stay safe, warm and included.

Winter Data Care is IFB Gaming’s seasonal initiative designed to keep people connected, confident and digitally included when they need it most.

Why this matters

Digital exclusion is not only about a lack of internet — it is also about missing access to the devices and tools that make connection possible. During winter, those gaps can widen at the point people need connectivity most.

Connectivity that protects

Data and SIM support that helps people access essential services and stay connected.

Devices that enable participation

Refurbished laptops, tablets and smartphones that provide safe, reliable access.

Gaming consoles as access pathways

We also welcome gaming consoles and accessories as part of device reuse and inclusive digital pathways.

Why consoles? In many homes, consoles are a familiar entry point to the digital world. With the right support and guidance, gaming hardware can help build confidence, engagement and pathways into broader digital skills.

How you can help

Support Winter Data Care through any of the following:

Donate or sponsor data bundles and SIMs
Donate refurbished devices (laptops, tablets, smartphones)
Donate gaming consoles and related technology (controllers, headsets, cables)
Support digital confidence workshops and drop-ins
Become a referral partner or community touchpoint

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Your contribution — whether through technology, time, or partnership — helps build communities that are not just connected, but capable.