Six Years of Connection: Celebrating the Power to Connect Anniversary! 🥳

We are popping the bubbly (and opening a few tabs) because Power to Connect is officially six years old! What began in 2020 as a rapid-response local partnership between Wandsworth Council and Battersea Power Station has evolved into a cornerstone of the community. Originally founded to help families stay connected during the height of the pandemic, we’ve grown into a dedicated computer recycling charity with a mission to ensure no one is left behind in the digital age.

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Our Journey by the Numbers

Over the last six years, we have seen firsthand how digital inclusion can change lives. Thanks to the support of our partners and the generosity of those who donate laptops in the UK, we have hit some incredible milestones:

• 6,000+ People Supported: Individuals who now have the tools to navigate the modern world.
• 4,700+ Devices Redistributed: Diverting e-waste from landfills and putting technology into the hands of those who need it most.
• 180 Schools Partnered: Ensuring students have the hardware necessary for modern education.

For those searching for “recycle computers near me” or recycling electrical items, our growth proves that your old tech can have a powerful second life.

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More Than Just Hardware: Building Digital Literacy

While we are proud to be a leading laptops for charity initiative, our mission goes far beyond the physical device. We are committed to fostering social impact by building confidence and safety online.

Through our basic IT skills course (free) and digital literacy courses in the UK, we help residents move from basic connectivity to true digital empowerment. Whether you are visiting us at Wandsworth Library, Battersea Library, or Southfields Library, our goal remains the same: helping people feel safe, skilled, and connected.

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A Powerful Opportunity for Partners

Our success over the last six years is a testament to the power of community programmes and strong charity partnerships. As we look toward the future, we are inviting more local businesses to join us.

Integrating Power to Connect into your CSR strategy or ESG strategy is a seamless way to hit your sustainability goals. We provide:

• Social Value: Tangible evidence of your company’s community impact.
• Impact Reporting: Data-driven insights into how your support bridges the digital divide.
• Employee Engagement: Rewarding corporate volunteering and volunteering opportunities at hubs like Roehampton Library or Tooting Library.

To the Next Chapter!

A massive thank you to our volunteers, our partners, and our amazing community. Whether you’ve helped with volunteering in Wandsworth or shared our posts, you are part of this journey.

We’re so proud of how far we’ve come… but we’re just getting started.

Want to help us celebrate? If you’d like to support our next chapter you can – whether through free digital skills training in the UK or by donating hardware

Here’s to another six years of making a digital difference! 🙌