Powering Digital Inclusion in Wandsworth with Garfield Weston Foundation
A massive thank you to the Garfield Weston Foundation for powering our work at Power to Connect! Their generous support is helping us ensure that more families in Wandsworth can get online, develop essential digital skills, and stay connected to education, employment, and community life.
Access to the internet and technology has become a basic need — but for many local residents, the digital divide remains a real challenge. Through our free digital skills training UK programmes and community partnerships across libraries such as Wandsworth Library, Battersea Library and Southfields Library, we’re helping people build confidence with technology, one step at a time.
Creating Opportunities Through Digital Skills
Thanks to this vital funding, we’ve been able to expand our digital literacy courses UK and basic IT skills course free sessions – offering practical, hands-on support for people of all ages. From setting up an email account to applying for jobs online, our workshops help residents gain the confidence and skills they need to thrive in today’s digital world.
Every week, we host digital drop-ins and digital skills courses across Wandsworth, offering personalised support from our team of friendly volunteers. If you’re interested in volunteering in Wandsworth, you can make a real difference by helping local residents improve their digital confidence and access essential services.
Sustainable Tech for a Connected Future
Digital inclusion is not just about skills – it’s also about access. That’s why we continue to focus on device recycling and sustainability. With the help of community donations and partners, we collect, refurbish, and redistribute laptops, tablets, and phones to families who need them most.
If you’re searching for ways to donate laptops in the UK, recycle computers, or support a computer recycling charity, Power to Connect offers an easy, secure, and sustainable way to give back. Every device donated is one less item going to landfill – helping both the planet and our community.
We also work closely with local residents and organisations to promote the recycling of electrical items responsibly, making sure that unused tech can be given a new life through our laptops for charity programme.
Join the Movement
Together, with the Garfield Weston Foundation and our amazing community partners, we’re creating lasting change – ensuring everyone has the tools they need to connect, learn, and thrive.
You can get involved today by:
- Donating a laptop or device to help bridge the digital divide.
- Volunteering in Wandsworth to support residents at local drop-ins and training sessions.
- Sharing our mission with others who might want to donate laptops in the UK or recycle their tech sustainably.
To explore our upcoming digital skills courses and events, visit our events calendar for details on sessions happening at Wandsworth, Battersea, and Southfields Libraries.
With continued support from partners like the Garfield Weston Foundation, we’re one step closer to a digitally connected Wandsworth where everyone has access to opportunity.
