we're listing places you can donate laptops and tablets for kids and students who need them at home during lockdown.

if your org distributes donated laptops, please message us and we'll share

#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown

(image borrowed from @LittleLivesUK )
Donate lockdown laptops and tablets for students in London via
@LittleLivesUK

#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown https://www.littlelives.org.uk/donate/donate-electronics-free-charity-collection/
Donate your electronics to charity | Free London Collection

Book a free charity collection for your TV, computer, laptop or PC screen. Your donations will help to support our local charity campaigns.

https://www.littlelives.org.uk/donate/donate-electronics-free-charity-collection/
Donate lockdown laptops and tablets for students nationally via @restartproject

#alevels2021 #nationallockdown #Lockdown3 #lockdown #Tier5
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown https://therestartproject.org/where-to-donate-your-computer/
Where to donate your computer to local people: community reuse projects in the UK - The Restart...

Community groups across the country collect computer donations, which they fix and distribute to locals in need. Their work is vital to many who are now able to stay connected.

https://therestartproject.org/where-to-donate-your-computer/
Donate lockdown laptops and tablets for students nationally via @Bus2Sch

#alevels2021 #nationallockdown #Lockdown3 #lockdown #Tier5
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown https://www.business2schools.com/ 
Business To Schools Initiative

If your business is moving, or you’re thinking of updating your IT and office furniture, why don’t you think about donating the things you no longer need to a school?

https://www.business2schools.com/
Donate lockdown laptops and tablets for students nationally via @turingtrust

#alevels2021 #nationallockdown #Lockdown3 #lockdown #Tier5
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown https://turingtrust.co.uk/give-computers/ 
Give Computers - The Turing Trust

Donate computers to The Turing Trust to give students digital skills and support technology-enabled education in sub-Saharan Africa.

https://turingtrust.co.uk/give-computers/
Donate lockdown laptops and tablets for students nationally via Computers For Charities

#alevels2021 #nationallockdown #Lockdown3 #lockdown #Tier5
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown https://www.computersforcharities.org/donate 
Donating Computers and I.T equipment

https://www.computersforcharities.org/donate
Donate lockdown laptops and tablets for students nationally via @TechInclusionUK

#alevels2021 #nationallockdown #Lockdown3 #lockdown #Tier5
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown https://techinclusion.org.uk/get-involved 
Get involved — TechInclusionUK

https://techinclusion.org.uk/get-involved
https://twitter.com/alexdemitchell/status/1346134604630142983
https://twitter.com/excelwomensassc/status/1346214322205241349
CambsYouthPanel

Cambs Youth Panel

Home of the student computer COVID-19 response https://cambsyouthpanel.co.uk/ 
CambsYouthPanel

Cambs Youth Panel

https://cambsyouthpanel.co.uk/
We will be lobbying on broadband issues as well as well as Zero-Rating for EdTech sites.
https://twitter.com/technokitten/status/1346198458806501376
https://twitter.com/lambethtechaid/status/1345398950921175041
https://twitter.com/ready_tech_go/status/1346174651051945989
See “Community Laptops” @c_laptops https://www.communitylaptops.co.uk/ 
Home | Community Laptops

https://www.communitylaptops.co.uk/
Please tell us & @jaggeree your thoughts https://twitter.com/jaggeree/status/1346205027833151493
Bristol: https://twitter.com/digi_local/status/1346006702991183873
We will be holding a Zoom call at 9.30am for key stakeholders in this effort. If you think you should join, DM us with your initiative and credentials.
Donate to @Raspberry_Pi Learn at Home campaign https://www.raspberrypi.org/education/support-learn-at-home/
Donate to our Learn at Home campaign - Raspberry Pi

This Christmas, support our Learn at Home initiative to get computers into the hands of young people who need them the most.

https://www.raspberrypi.org/education/support-learn-at-home/
Project Reboot and help redistribute unused devices in your local area https://rebootproject.uk 
Find support to close the digital divide | Reboot by Nominet

Welcome to Reboot, an interactive platform which helps communities reduce the digital divide between the connected and the unconnected.

https://rebootproject.uk
Oxford Together is a volunteering programme which includes supporting residents to access digital services through volunteer digital champions and targeted distribution of equipment. https://www.oxfordhub.org/ 
#TechForUK
#lockdownlearning
Oxford Hub

https://www.oxfordhub.org/
Computer Recyclers have supported many different digital inclusion projects from different sectors to help them achieve digital access http://computerrecyclersuk.com 
#TechForUK
#lockdownlearning
Cheap Refurbished PCs & Laptops / IT Disposal - Computer Recyclers

Choose Computer Recyclers UK for cheap refurbished computers including PCs, Netbooks & Laptops. We also offer affordable IT asset disposal services including traced disposal or re-use and on site...

http://computerrecyclersuk.com
http://skillsenterprise.co.uk  provide digital devices, data access and training to people who are vulnerable and disadvantaged.
#lockdownlearning
Health Connections Mendip has a Digital Connector role that aims to provide digital awareness and access for those in the community that are not digitally connected and therefore are missing out on the benefits of digital access. https://healthconnectionsmendip.org/ 
#Lockdownlearning
Home - Health Connections Mendip

https://healthconnectionsmendip.org/
Ofcom estimates up to 1.8m children in the UK (9%) don't have access to a device for remote learning & 880,000 children live in a household with only a mobile data connection. The govnt has had 9 months to ensure children can learn at home...
The @DLAConnectKids Keep Kids Connected campaign is collecting unused devices, wiping them and donating them to students to access remote learning in SW London. Since March they’ve delivered over 1000 devices to schools - donate here:
https://donslocalaction.org/keep-kids-connected/
You can also support @CovidTechHelp which provides volunteers to organisations for needing tech help
https://twitter.com/techforuk/status/1346578509364420610
Today we want to highly the work of @restartproject who have put together a listing of “Where can I donate my old computer?” here https://therestartproject.org/where-to-donate-your-computer/

See below for highlights from their directory:
Where to donate your computer to local people: community reuse projects in the UK - The Restart...

Community groups across the country collect computer donations, which they fix and distribute to locals in need. Their work is vital to many who are now able to stay connected.

https://therestartproject.org/where-to-donate-your-computer/
Birmingham: Birmingham Education Partnership, Email [email protected] to arrange a drop off or collection https://bep.education/wider-learning/home-learning-technology-support/donate/
Donate - Digital Education Partnership - Birmingham Education Partnership

Obtaining connectivity and/or devices for 5000 children can only be achieved with the support of others. Each donation means we can help more children.How you can help?Donate devices: We are working...

https://bep.education/wider-learning/home-learning-technology-support/donate/
BradfordBradford Solidaritech: Laptops, desktops, smartphones, tabletshttps://solidaritech.com/donate/
Brighton: "Tech-Take-back"
https://www.techtakeback.com/revaluelectricals.html#
Will take PCs, Tablets, Laptops, Smartphones, Data Storage (Hard Drives, USBs, Memory Cards etc), Network Devices etc https://www.techtakeback.com/collectionrequest.html or download The ZeroNet mobile app on iOS or Android to request a collection.
Bristol: DigilocalLaptops
Drop off points at several Avon Fire & Rescue stations
https://digilocal.org.uk/laptop-donations/
Buxton (Derbyshire):The Zink Project
https://www.questmedianetwork.co.uk/news/daily-coronavirus-updates/appeal-for-old-laptops/. Laptops. Contact Jane at [email protected] to arrange a collection or drop off.
Appeal for old laptops

A High Peak charity is appealing for no longer needed laptops to help local people find work.

https://www.questmedianetwork.co.uk/news/daily-coronavirus-updates/appeal-for-old-laptops/
Central Chilterns: Bledlow cum Saunderton Parish Council
…http://www.bledlow-cum-saundertonparishcouncil.org.uk/ 
Email [email protected]
Eastbourne: TechResort
https://techresort.org/ 
#TechForUK
Hello - TechResort

TechResort shares digital skills to make the UK more resilient, equal and fun. Most of our projects are in Eastbourne UK, but we travel!

https://techresort.org/
London - Lambeth
Lambeth Tech Aid
https://lambeth-techaid.ju.ma/app/donate-device
London - Lewisham
Catbytes
https://catbytes.community/any-old-io 
Contact [email protected]
#TechForUK
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown
Any old I/O?

Do you have any old equipment you don't need? We know people who will benefit. Please get in touch..

https://catbytes.community/any-old-io
London - Tower Hamlets
Tech Inclusion UK
https://bit.ly/3mn2uHT 
Laptops, desktop PCs, tablets, mobile phones and cables
Fill in this form: https://airtable.com/shrcGZxbPYYbUL8MU
#TechForUK
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown
TechInclusionUK

Providing a circular solution to tech in education

https://bit.ly/3mn2uHT
London - WandsworthPower to Connect
http://www.powertoconnect.co.uk/ 
Fill in this form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrZ97KT9nJMmzNSK2oksw1zAkte9C4p-u1xAp1Bjem1WGZJw/viewform
#TechForUK
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown
POWER TO CONNECT: Donation Form

http://www.powertoconnect.co.uk/
London - Wandsworth, Merton and KingstonKeep Kids Connected (Part of Dons Local Action Group)
https://donslocalaction.org/keep-kids-connected/
Fill in the online form
https://donslocalaction.org/location/ 
#TechForUK
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown
Location | Supporting our community

https://donslocalaction.org/keep-kids-connected/
Leeds: Digital Access West Yorkshire
https://accesswy.org/ 
#TechForUK
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown
Digital Access West Yorkshire

The Covid 19 crisis has created greater demand for connectivity. We to match people who have spare machines, with those who require them.

https://accesswy.org/
Luton (Bedfordshire)
Luton Learning Link
https://lutonlearninglink.org/ 
Laptops, tablets, desktop PCS
Less than 5 years old
#TechForUK
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown
Manchester
Tech Inclusion UK
Laptops, desktop PCs, tablets, mobile phones and cablesFill in this form
https://airtable.com/shrcGZxbPYYbUL8MU
#TechForUK
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown https://techinclusion.org.uk/ 
TechInclusionUK

Providing a circular solution to tech in education

https://airtable.com/shrcGZxbPYYbUL8MU
Plymouth
Borrow don't buy
https://geo.borrowdontbuy.co.uk/ 
Digital devices (e.g. laptops)
Contact them via their website.
#TechForUK
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown
Redhill, Banstead (Surrey)Level Up
https://www.varb.org.uk/level-up/ 
[email protected]
Students, young people
#TechForUK
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown
Level Up Laptop Refurbishment

A project to provide refurbished laptops to disadvantaged children and young people in Redhill, Reigate and Banstead.

https://www.varb.org.uk/level-up/
Wantage (Oxfordshire)
The MixLaptops
https://sustainablewantage.org.uk/?page_id=2194 
Email [email protected]
#TechForUK
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown
Repair Cafe - Virtual Events - for nature, climate & community

Repair Cafe Update Our Repair Cafe is going online! Although we are not running the Repair Cafe at The Mix at the moment, we will be running virtual events, where you can get your faulty appliances...

https://sustainablewantage.org.uk/?page_id=2194
Edinburgh:
Remakery
https://www.edinburghremakery.org.uk/join-us/donations/
Drop off at 127 Leith Walk from 12-2pm Mondays-Fridays.
#TechForUK
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown
Edinburgh and East Lothian
People Know How
https://peopleknowhow.org/computer-delivery/
Email [email protected] to arrange a collection. Or drop off at our offices at 525 Ferry Road, EH5 2FF, open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.
#TechForUK
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown
Computer Delivery | People Know How

In response to coronavirus People Know How have been delivering computers to those in Edinburgh and East Lothian who need help staying connected.

https://peopleknowhow.org/computer-delivery/
GlasgowGlasgow
Remade Network
https://remade.network/repair/it-project/
Laptops, computers
Drop off at Repair Stop at The Deep End, Nithsdale Street from Monday to Saturday between 12-2pm.
#TechForUK
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown
Desktop Distribution Project - Remade Network

The COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly challenging for individuals in communities that face digital isolation due to low income, low IT literacy, and

https://remade.network/repair/it-project/
Highlands of Scotland
Budding Engineers
https://www.facebook.com/buddingengineers.sco/
Laptops, computers
Contact Dave at [email protected] to arrange a donation.
#TechForUK
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown
Newport
Donate IT Wales
https://donateit.wales/ 
Laptops
Fill in this form
#TechForUK
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown
Donate IT Wales: Access for all

Donate IT is a campaign to decrease the digital poverty gap for school children in Wales by giving preloved laptops a new lease of life.

https://donateit.wales/
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