Thread by @TechForUK

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 )

@LittleLivesUK Donate lockdown laptops and tablets for students in London via
@LittleLivesUK

#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown

littlelives.org.uk/donate/donate-…

@LittleLivesUK Donate lockdown laptops and tablets for students nationally via @restartproject

#alevels2021 #nationallockdown #Lockdown3 #lockdown #Tier5
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown

therestartproject.org/where-to-donat…

@LittleLivesUK @RestartProject Donate lockdown laptops and tablets for students nationally via @Bus2Sch

#alevels2021 #nationallockdown #Lockdown3 #lockdown #Tier5
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown

business2schools.com

@LittleLivesUK @RestartProject @Bus2Sch Donate lockdown laptops and tablets for students nationally via @turingtrust

#alevels2021 #nationallockdown #Lockdown3 #lockdown #Tier5
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown

turingtrust.co.uk/give-computers/

@LittleLivesUK @RestartProject @Bus2Sch @TuringTrust Donate lockdown laptops and tablets for students nationally via Computers For Charities

#alevels2021 #nationallockdown #Lockdown3 #lockdown #Tier5
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown

computersforcharities.org/donate

@LittleLivesUK @RestartProject @Bus2Sch @TuringTrust Donate lockdown laptops and tablets for students nationally via @TechInclusionUK

#alevels2021 #nationallockdown #Lockdown3 #lockdown #Tier5
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown

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

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

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 raspberrypi.org/education/supp…

Project Reboot and help redistribute unused devices in your local area 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. oxfordhub.org
#TechForUK
#lockdownlearning

Computer Recyclers have supported many different digital inclusion projects from different sectors to help them achieve digital access computerrecyclersuk.com
#TechForUK
#lockdownlearning

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. healthconnectionsmendip.org
#Lockdownlearning

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:
donslocalaction.org/keep-kids-conn…

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 therestartproject.org/where-to-donat…

See below for highlights from their directory:

Birmingham: Birmingham Education Partnership, Email [e-mail] to arrange a drop off or collection
bep.education/wider-learning…

BradfordBradford Solidaritech: Laptops, desktops, smartphones, tabletshttps://solidaritech.com/donate/

Brighton: "Tech-Take-back"
techtakeback.com/revaluelectric…
Will take PCs, Tablets, Laptops, Smartphones, Data Storage (Hard Drives, USBs, Memory Cards etc), Network Devices etc techtakeback.com/collectionrequ… 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
digilocal.org.uk/laptop-donatio…

Buxton (Derbyshire):The Zink Project
questmedianetwork.co.uk/news/daily-cor…. Laptops. Contact Jane at [e-mail] to arrange a collection or drop off.

Central Chilterns: Bledlow cum Saunderton Parish Council
…ow-cum-saundertonparishcouncil.org.uk
Email [e-mail]

Eastbourne: TechResort
techresort.org
#TechForUK

EastbourneTubbs Computer Supplies
tubbscomputersupplies.org
Computers, laptops, accessories
Email [e-mail]
#TechForUK
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown

Fleetwood (Lancashire)
West Fleetwood Computer Clinic
facebook.com/wfcomputerclin…
Laptops, computers - Distribution via local charities
#TechForUK
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown

High Peak, Derbyshire, Tameside, Greater Manchester
pcrefurb.org.uk
PCrefurbComputers, Monitors, Phones, Tablets, Printers
Fill in this form pcrefurb.org.uk/refurbishing-a… #TechForUK
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown

Horley (Surrey): Level Up Laptop Appeal
facebook.com/LevelUpLaptopA…
LaptopsforStudents
#TechForUK
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown

London - East
Mer-ITLaptops, computers
Fill in this form to arrange a collection or drop off.
mer-it.org/?page_id=17
#TechForUK
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown

London - Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster:
Ready Tech Go
Laptops, tablets, dongles
Fill in this form
readytechgo.org/donate-a-device
#TechForUK
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown

London - Lambeth
Lambeth Tech Aid
lambeth-techaid.ju.ma/app/donate-dev…

London - Lewisham
Catbytes
catbytes.community/any-old-io
Contact [e-mail]
#TechForUK
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown

London - Tower Hamlets
Tech Inclusion UK
bit.ly/3mn2uHT
Laptops, desktop PCs, tablets, mobile phones and cables
Fill in this form: airtable.com/shrcGZxbPYYbUL…
#TechForUK
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown

London - WandsworthPower to Connect
powertoconnect.co.uk
Fill in this form
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
#TechForUK
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown

London - Wandsworth, Merton and KingstonKeep Kids Connected (Part of Dons Local Action Group)
donslocalaction.org/keep-kids-conn…
Fill in the online form
donslocalaction.org/location/
#TechForUK
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown

Leeds: Digital Access West Yorkshire
accesswy.org
#TechForUK
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown

Luton (Bedfordshire)
Luton Learning Link
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
airtable.com/shrcGZxbPYYbUL…
#TechForUK
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown
techinclusion.org.uk

Plymouth
Borrow don't buy
geo.borrowdontbuy.co.uk
Digital devices (e.g. laptops)
Contact them via their website.
#TechForUK
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown

Redhill, Banstead (Surrey)Level Up
varb.org.uk/level-up/
[e-mail]
Students, young people
#TechForUK
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown

Wantage (Oxfordshire)
The MixLaptops
sustainablewantage.org.uk/?page_id=2194
Email [e-mail]
#TechForUK
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown

Edinburgh:
Remakery
edinburghremakery.org.uk/join-us/donati…
Drop off at 127 Leith Walk from 12-2pm Mondays-Fridays.
#TechForUK
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown

Edinburgh and East Lothian
People Know How
peopleknowhow.org/computer-deliv…
Email [e-mail] 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

GlasgowGlasgow
Remade Network
remade.network/repair/it-proj…
Laptops, computers
Drop off at Repair Stop at The Deep End, Nithsdale Street from Monday to Saturday between 12-2pm.
#TechForUK
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown

Highlands of Scotland
Budding Engineers
facebook.com/buddingenginee…
Laptops, computers
Contact Dave at [e-mail] to arrange a donation.
#TechForUK
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown

Newport
Donate IT Wales
donateit.wales
Laptops
Fill in this form
#TechForUK
#donateforstudents
#studentlockdown