Tech-Takeback Foundation

Every laptop donated creates opportunity; for people, for communities, and for the planet.

Across the UK, millions of people are being left behind because they can’t get online. From students and care leavers to refugees, disabled people, older adults, survivors of domestic abuse and people living in poverty; digital exclusion stops them accessing education, employment, healthcare, connection, and basic services.

At the same time, 22 million laptops are sitting unused in homes and businesses. We turn those forgotten devices into life‑changing tools.

We make technology accessible for everyone, while preventing e‑waste.

Tech‑Takeback Foundation collects unwanted laptops, refurbishes them, purpose builds them, and rehomes them to people facing barriers to the digital world. We work closely with charities, local authorities, businesses and community groups to make sure every device goes where it can have the greatest impact.

Our circular approach means your old tech stays in use, out of landfill, and in the hands of someone whose life it can change.

We collect your unwanted devices using our electric van and track them every step of the way. Certified data‑wiping

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How it works

Five simple steps to digital inclusion.

Repair & rebuild

Every laptop is rebuilt to suit real people’s needs, from accessibility settings for neurodivergent students to language tools for refugees.

Laptop reuse

Training, guidance and (where needed) internet access are provided so that people can use their new laptops with confidence.

Digital skills

Measuring impact

Progress is tracked and reported on over six months. Each rehomed laptop can generate up to £48,000 in verified social value.

We collect your unwanted devices using our electric van and track them every step of the way. Certified data‑wiping is available if needed.

Secure collection

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Laptops are given, free of charge, to those who need them: older adults, schoolchildren, people experiencing homelessness, and many others.

Why your tech donation matters

For the planet

The UK produces 1.7m tonnes of e-waste each year. Reuse keeps devices in circulation, reduces carbon emissions, and saves precious materials.

For people

Digital exclusion affects education, employment, wellbeing, independence, and mental health. Access to a laptop can be transformative.

For communities

Reused laptops help students study, jobseekers train, families connect, and vulnerable people access essential services in our communities

For businesses

Supporting tech reuse for digital inclusion delivers measurable social value and supports sustainability and CSR goals. All with verified reporting.

Real people. Real stories. Real impact.

Digital exclusion affects everyone differently. Here’s how a single laptop can change a life:

A laptop helped Oliver rebuild his confidence, reconnect with his family and find work.

Leila says, "For the first time in years... I'm starting to picture a future".

For Margaret, a laptop offered independence and a lifeline to the outside world.

Aaron can train and apply for new work, while his children thrive at school.

Ways to get involved

Our promise

Donate your tech

Whether it's one device or a full office clear‑out, every laptop makes a difference.

Partner with us

Corporate partners help us scale our impact, support local communities, and receive transparent social value reporting.

Request a laptop

If you or someone you support is digitally excluded, we’re here to help.

• Every device is safely processed

• Nothing goes to landfill

• Data security is central to our process

• We prioritise dignity, trust and transparency

• Support doesn’t end when the laptop is handed over