Bridging the digital divide with computers for charity causes
Computers 4 Good (formerly Computers 4 Charity) is a registered UK technology charity.
We securely data wipe and refurbish unwanted or retired laptops and computers by giving them a second life for distribution to charities and community organisations across the UK.
We don’t just data wipe, we upgrade and donate free-of-charge for reuse as much as possible to other charities, recycle as few as possible and waste none.
We dismantle, refurbish, rebuild and upgrade PCs doubling their working lives from 5 years to 10, and laptops from 3 to 6 years.
Our team has been refurbishing computers since 1996, and our vision is to provide the best green IT Asset Disposal (ITAD) solution possible with full Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) fulfilment.
Our holistic approach to computer refurbishment is designed around providing a green IT sustainability service to benefit climate and our ethical donation cycle to benefit community.
As a computer recycling charity we provide end to end PC, computer and laptop refurbishment and reuse from IT donor to beneficiary and give a whole new dimension to corporate and individual environmental and social responsibility.
Caring for Climate and Community
✚ 1000 UK charities supported
When a charity receives a refurbished computer, it isn't simply gaining a piece of technology. It is gaining the ability to support more people, reach isolated communities, reduce administrative pressures and focus precious resources where they matter most to change lives.
Over the past six years, we've been privileged to support more than 1,000 charities and community organisations by donating professionally refurbished computers completely free of charge.
✚ 1987 tonnes of C02e emissions savings
In June 2020 we began recording known CO2e emissions savings to outwardly demonstrate the effectiveness of technology reuse as a catalyst for climate action.
By advocating responsible tech practices, we’re reducing e-waste, protecting natural resources, and directly contributing to the Net Zero agenda in the UK.
Our combined efforts to extend the life of technology through refurbishment and reuse have resulted in the prevention of 1,987 tonnes of CO2e emissions, a significant environmental milestone that demonstrates the real-world impact of circular economy solutions towards Net Zero.
✚ Environmental Good
Each device given a 2nd life through upgrade means a new one does not have to be manufactured and over 80% of a computer’s carbon footprint is in its production; every refurbished laptop saving the planet from 150kg of CO2 emissions and each desktop 250kg of CO2.
We’re making sustainable IT not only possible, but practical with the provision of C02e Emissions Reduction Certificates supplied to all organisational tech donors to evidence the environmental benefits for planet.
✚ Social Good
Our ethical donation cycle breathes new life into your surplus technology, benefiting educational and charitable causes.
As a charity we give-away all we can free-of-charge and are self-funding through the sales of surplus parts and equipment.
Do some good with your unused laptops, tablets and PCs. Have them refurbished and donated to young carers, homeless youth, hospices, charity volunteers, unemployed veterans, bereaved forces children, UK schools and UK charities supporting schools in Africa.
✚ Empowering NEET Young People
NEET work experience placements are unpaid voluntary roles designed to help young people (not in education, employment, or training) to gain valuable experience and contribute towards starting their career.
We encourage applications from all young people that are eager to learn, develop their skills and want to be part of a team. We positively endorse diversity and inclusion within the workplace and welcome interest from individuals that identify as being neuro diverse.
We also provide previously unemployed young people with jobs and training creating social value from the refurbishing process.
Refurbished Tech For Everyone
Our reconditioned computers are more capable than equivalently priced new devices, just as reliable and far better for the environment - available for all customers to buy.
What charity beneficiaries are saying
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“With the support from Computers 4 Good, we have been able to better serve our community. The donated laptops will be used by people supported by our charity to complete online training courses, improve digital skills and help in the search for employment.”
— Emmaus Preston
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"This laptop will enable us to help reach over 1000 women to get refuge referrals and signposting into counselling."
— Her Centre
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"This laptop is going to be put to great use supporting our volunteer mentors in schools."
— City Year UK
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We are the only foodbank within the TA24 area offering emergency food support to those in need. This laptop will help us manage distribution data, referrals and volunteer coordination more effectively, enabling us to better support people in crisis within our community."
— West Somerset Food Cupboard
Featured IT Donors
Explore our partnership with SUEZ and discover how they have integrated ESG Principles and Solutions into IT operations to mitigate environmental risks and enhance their social impact.
SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK
Find out how the Food Standards Agency leveraged ESG innovation to make a positive difference through the responsible recycling, refurbishment, and the redeployment of their surplus IT devices for charitable causes.
Food Standards Agency
Discover more about what we do
Computer Refurbishment and Reuse
Our refurbishment process is secure, safe and compliant We promote socially responsible computer reuse by recycling your equipment to be passed on to vulnerable people in the community.
Secure Data Wiping
We 100% data wipe your IT equipment, using bespoke overwrites customised to the individual drive, with data wiping certificates available and end-to-end security, free-of-charge.
Our Story
Today, Computers 4 Good has evolved into a leading technology charity , providing hundreds of thousands of PCs and laptops to charities across the UK to deliver maximum social impact through the charitable giving of reusable technology devices.
Enquiries
Please kindly note, we only donate IT equipment to UK charities.
For UK Charities requesting IT donations please submit your request by visiting the following page.
https://computers4good.com/computers-with-causes
If you would like to make a computer or device donation please register your interest by visiting one of the following pages.
For individual donations
https://computers4good.com/individual-donations
For corporate or business donations
https://computers4good.com/tech-for-good
Please feel free to contact us via the form below with general enquiries.