Did You Know? 24 Million Spare Smartphones Are Sitting in UK Drawers – Worth Over £1 Billion
Across the UK, households are holding on to an estimated 24 million unused smartphones, tucked away in drawers and cupboards, according to Deloitte. That’s more than £1 billion worth of perfectly usable tech sitting idle – devices that could be powering learning, job applications, online banking, GP appointments and more.
Instead, these phones are gathering dust… while many people in our communities still struggle without access to a working device.
Unlocking the Hidden Potential of Unused Tech
At Power to Connect, we see every unused device as an opportunity to support digital inclusion in Wandsworth. Smartphones, laptops and tablets play a vital role in helping people:
- access education and digital skills courses
- stay connected with friends, family and support services
- complete job searches and applications
- manage essential online tasks like banking or healthcare
- build confidence through digital literacy courses (UK)
By choosing to donate your old tech, you can turn unused smartphones into life-changing tools for someone who needs them.
A Sustainable Solution: Donate or Recycle Your Devices Responsibly
If you’ve been wondering “recycle computers near me”, “donate laptops UK”, or where to find a trusted computer recycling charity, Power to Connect offers a secure and sustainable way to give tech a second life.
Every device we receive is:
- Securely wiped
- Professionally refurbished
- Redistributed to families, young people and residents across Wandsworth
This helps reduce e-waste, cuts CO₂ emissions and keeps recycling electrical items out of landfill.
Turning Old Devices Into New Opportunities
Your donated tech supports our work across Wandsworth, including:
- free digital skills training UK
- basic IT skills courses (free)
- support hubs at Wandsworth Library, Battersea Library, and Southfields Library
- device access for families who otherwise can’t afford them
- opportunities for residents to get online confidently and independently
Help Unlock the Next Billion Pounds of Potential
Donate your devices and help build a mDonate laptops, tablets, or phones to reduce e-waste and support learning. Donate tech here
Donate funds to support digital inclusion projects across Wandsworth. Donate now
Do you believe in digital inclusion and the importance of digital literacy? Please consider making a donation today and support our mission to ease the digital divide in Wandsworth.
