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Digital inclusion by Christmas
Free data erasure reduces the risk of cybercrime, and prevents hoarding of valuable devices. Public education: - increases digital skills and cybersecurity - embeds circular economy thinking - turns climate change anxiety into positive action
We support a wide variety of people and needs. Donated laptops strengthen community resilience by giving residents access to education, jobs, and services, and reducing social isolation.
50% of waste electricals could be reused. 22 million devices languish unused in people's homes. It takes 1,200kg of Earth's resources to create one 2k laptop. Making it easy for people to safely reuse tech is a vital way to protect Earth's resources.
200 - public education, free data erasure
20+ people: laptop, bespoke training & Internet access
No., weight and types of donated items, reuse rate achieved
Tech-Takeback creates circular, sustainable communities for good. Pre-Christmas tech collection and engagement events allow residents and SMEs to safely donate unwanted – but socially valuable – tech to local people who in need. Viable tech is expertly data erased, repaired & refurbished and donated back to digitally excluded people (Internet access and digital skills training included). By engaging the whole community, we create pathways for long-term circular and digital inclusion projects.
fixed term project
| Resource | Description | Quantity needed | When needed | How this donation supports the project (Enabling Actions or KPIs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONEY | Project costs- collecting, preparing and donating laptops to support individuals facing digital exclusion this Christmas | £10,000 to cover: collection events and drop-boxes public engagement events Donation of devices Digital skills training | Flexible | Provides vital tools for education, employment and connection, reducing risks of cyber crime and digital exclusion. |
| SERVICES | Community spaces to host tech collections/drop-boxes, workshops, and laptop donation/digital skills training sessions | Venue for 2 days for workshops, locations for tech collection events and secure tech drop-boxes. | Flexible | The v creates a welcoming environment to engage local stakeholders, tech drop-boxes ensure a long-term effect for reuse. |
TOMS, HACT and LOOP, to measure the social, environmental and economic impact of our reuse devices.
Support for local community projects through donations
Support for initiatives focused on strengthening community networks
Expert support to VCSEs and SMEs