Computers 4 Good

Each person in this photo represents a charity making a difference.

And they each left with refurbished tech to empower them do even more.

At our Tech 4 Reuse event in Camden held on 25th and 26th February we had the pleasure of supporting 10 local charities with refurbished laptops giving their teams the tools they need to keep doing the incredible work they do every day.

For us, refurbishing technology is about more than devices.

It’s about making sure surplus tech doesn’t sit unused or end up in landfill when it could be helping organisations deliver real impact.

Each laptop gets a second life.
Each charity gains more capacity.

In Camden we were proud to support:

Age UK Camden
Argyle Primary School
Camden African Network
Help on your Doorstep
Camden People First
Highgate Newtown Community Centre
Kentish Town Community Centre
Kids Club Kampala
NW5 Project
Third Age Project

It’s always inspiring meeting the people behind these organisations and seeing how the right technology helps charity causes extend their reach and strengthen their impact.

A few weeks ago we had the pleasure of donating two refurbished Lifestations to Leicestershire & Rutland Rural Community Council and these smiles say it all.

RCC Leicestershire & Rutland does incredible work supporting people across rural Leicestershire and Rutland to build connections, tackle issues and grow their communities.

Each project has its own aims and objectives with the BUILD project supporting people over the age of 19 to explore volunteering, training, employment as well as setting up their own business. The charity go to where the people in need are, this may be because they don’t drive, have physical or mental health issues or learning difficulties.

These computers mean far more than simply having access to technology.

They mean independence.
They mean connection.
They mean opportunity.

From reducing social isolation to helping people access vital services online, RCC’s work makes a real difference to the local community.

Huge thank you to Emma Andrew for sharing this feedback with us.

In February we held our Tech 4 Reuse Event in Preston where we distributed refurbished laptops and connectivity to local charities and organisations working across social support, community development, education, advocacy, environmental action, and refugee services.

In total, 19 charities benefited from device donations, helping them enhance administration, service delivery, and client support.

💻 Computers 4 Community & Family Wellbeing

Preston Hazara Community, Preston Muslim Forum, The Intact Centre, Home-Start Chorley, Helping Hearts - Fylde, Wyre and Blackpool, The Sandbag Cafe and Hope Prevails Preston will use their devices to provide vital grassroots support tackling isolation, hardship and social need.

💻 Computers 4 Advocacy, Inclusion & Disability Support

Advocacy Focus, Brothers of Charity and Integrate (Preston & Chorley) can now enhance client advocacy, improve digital access to benefits and services, and deliver more responsive support.

💻 Computers 4 Refugee & Integration Services

Barnsley Refugee Council, English in Preston, Gift 92 and Wot Wud U Do will use refurbished computers to support language learning, employment access and community integration.

💻 Computers 4 Environment & Community Development

Chorley in Bloom, Preston Pedals Community Bike Hub, RSPCA Preston & District Branch and Recycling Lives can strengthen their outreach, coordination and sustainability initiatives through improved digital capability.

Alongside the laptops, several organisations were also offered SIM cards, further supporting digital connectivity for their staff, volunteers, and service users.

In King’s Lynn, six local organisations were awarded freely donated, refurbished and upgraded computers.

Each organisation works with different people, at different stages of life, but all share a common challenge: delivering vital services in a world where digital access is no longer optional.

For Home-Start Norfolk, that challenge is about continuity. The charity recruits and trains volunteers with parenting experience to offer peer support to families with children aged 0–5, helping parents navigate some of the most formative years of family life. With limited IT resources, even a single fault can disrupt access to essential resources used by staff and volunteers. The donated laptop provides reassurance and support for families can continue uninterrupted.

At Kings Lynn Foodbank, demand has more than doubled over the past decade, driven by rising living costs, health challenges, debt, and benefit delays. Beyond emergency three-day food parcels, the foodbank works with 113 agencies and charities and hosts an in-house Citizens Advice adviser. Digital access underpins this coordination, helping people move from crisis support towards longer-term solutions.

Community connection looks different again at Marriott's Warehouse Trust, where a historic building has become a living hub for local groups. The Trust provides affordable meeting space, free public talks, and regular events that bring people together. Without digital equipment, promoting activities and supporting community groups has been a real barrier.

At Tapping House, teams support over 1,500 patients and 4,500 families every year through end-of-life care, bereavement support, and care for those with life-limiting illnesses. Here, digital access is critical. Online systems and shared health records help staff coordinate with other organisations and ensure patients receive the best possible care.

For Walking With The Wounded, the impact of digital access is deeply personal. Supporting military veterans with mental health, employment, and care coordination, the charity works nationally while delivering support locally through trusted networks.

Meanwhile, West Norfolk Deaf Association continues its mission to support people of all ages and all levels of hearing loss. Growing up in a hearing world can be challenging for young people and families, and the Association provides a wide range of practical and supportive services designed to help individuals live fulfilled lives. From groups and activities to events that reduce isolation, digital access supports communication, planning, and inclusion, helping ensure no one is left behind.

Together, these donations show how refurbished technology can strengthen the fabric of a community, not by replacing human connection, but by supporting it. 🧡