Six Years of Connection: Reflecting on Our Journey in Wandsworth

As our sixth year came to a close last month, we’ve been reflecting on the real-world impact of digital inclusion six years on from where we first started.

Being offline today isn’t just an inconvenience. It can mean missing a crucial job opportunity, struggling to book a medical appointment, feeling disconnected from family, or being unable to access the everyday services so many of us rely on.

Thanks to our incredible volunteers, donors, and partners, more people in Wandsworth have gained the tools, skills, and confidence to build brighter opportunities online.

Empowering Communities Through Skills and Support

A huge part of our six-year milestone has been expanding our community programmes. We are proud to provide a basic IT skills course for free, alongside comprehensive digital literacy courses in the UK.

By hosting these digital skills courses in accessible, welcoming spaces, we bring free digital skills training in the UKright to people’s doorsteps. You can currently find our teams working across local hubs, including:

• Wandsworth Library
• Battersea Library
• Southfields Library
• Roehampton Library

None of this would be possible without the people who give their time. If you want to make a difference locally, we have fantastic volunteering opportunities available. Joining us for volunteering in Wandsworth is a brilliant way to share your tech knowledge and create immediate community impact.

Tackling E-Waste: Give Your Tech a Second Life

Over the last six years, we’ve also tackled device poverty while championing environmental sustainability. If you’ve been searching for how to recycle computers near me or looking for a trusted computer recycling charity, we are here to help.

When you donate laptops in the UK to us, you are actively recycling electrical items and keeping them out of landfill. We securely wipe and refurbish these devices, distributing them as laptops for charity to individuals who need them to thrive.

Looking Forward: An Invitation to Local Businesses

As we step into our seventh year, we are calling on local businesses to join our mission. If you are looking to strengthen your corporate social responsibility or formalise a robust CSR strategy, our charity partnerships offer the perfect solution.

Partnering with us is a powerful way to deliver on your ESG strategy and hit your sustainability goals. We offer:

• Corporate volunteering days that boost employee engagement.
• Clear impact reporting to help measure your social value.
• A direct avenue to support social impact while driving your sustainability initiatives.

Be a Catalyst for Change: Whether you are looking to champion business sustainability, prove your commitment as a responsible business, or simply tick the ‘E’ and ‘S’ in ESG, we can help.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the last six years. Whether you want to donate a device, volunteer, or partner with us, let’s build a digitally inclusive future together!

Get Involved Today!

• Volunteer in Wandsworth and support residents to gain vital IT skills.
• Donate laptops, tablets, or phones to reduce e-waste and support learning.
• Donate funds to support digital inclusion projects across Wandsworth.