Digital Exclusion Is Holding People Back – We’re Working to Change That

Every day in Wandsworth, people are being shut out of opportunities many of us take for granted. A job application you can only submit online. A GP form you have to fill in digitally. A child trying to keep up with homework without a usable device. A parent unable to join a video appointment with their child’s school.

This is what digital exclusion really looks like – a quiet barrier that slows people down, holds families back, and keeps communities from thriving.

At Power to Connect, we’re here to change that.

Why Digital Inclusion Matters

When someone has the right device, reliable connectivity, and the digital skills to use them confidently, the world opens up. Learning becomes possible. Job opportunities become reachable. Healthcare becomes accessible. Staying connected becomes effortless rather than stressful.

That’s why digital inclusion isn’t a “nice to have.” It’s essential.

How We’re Closing the Divide in Wandsworth

🔄 Reusing Tech, Reducing Waste

We collect unused laptops, tablets, and other electricals through local donations and our computer recycling charity programme. Every device is securely refurbished and given a second life – instead of ending up in landfill. If you’ve ever searched for recycle computers near me, this is exactly the kind of impact your donation can make.

💻 Devices for Families Who Need Them

More than 4,285 devices have already been redistributed across Wandsworth. People often find us while looking for laptops for charity or ways to donate laptops UK, and those contributions directly support children, jobseekers, older residents, and anyone struggling without access.

📚 Free Digital Skills for Everyone

Technology only empowers people when they feel confident using it. Through our digital literacy courses UK, digital skills courses, and free digital skills training UK, over 500 people every year learn:

• essential online skills
• basic IT skills
• how to stay safe online
• how to access public services
• how to support their children’s learning

We deliver sessions across the borough, including at Wandsworth Library, Battersea Library, and Southfields Library – turning familiar spaces into gateways for new opportunities.

🤝 Community-Led Support

We work with schools, community partners, businesses, volunteers, and local authorities to create a joined-up, community-powered response to digital exclusion. If you’re looking for volunteering Wandsworth opportunities that make a tangible difference, our team would love to welcome you.

The Impact You Help Us Create

• 4,770 devices saved from landfill
• 1.5 million kg of CO₂ emissions prevented
• 500+ local residents trained every year
• 51 community organisations supported

Behind each number is a person whose life became easier:

A child who can now join lessons.

A parent who can finally access job applications.

An older resident reconnecting with friends.

A family whose stress lifts because remote learning no longer means sharing one cracked phone.

You Can Help More People Get Online

Even the smallest contribution helps us reach someone who’s struggling. Whether you donate a device, volunteer your time, or share our mission, you become part of the solution.

💙 If you’re able to support our work, even in a small way, it genuinely helps us reach more people. You can learn more here.

Together, we can build a Wandsworth where everyone – absolutely everyone – has the power to connect.