Give your Laptops
A second life

Unwanted laptops shouldn't gather dust.
They should change lives.

An open drawer contains a number of old, dusty laptops
An open drawer contains a number of old, dusty laptops

Why Donate?

Security Guaranteed
A laptop is being repaired. Its keyboard has been removed, revealing the parts inside.
A laptop is being repaired. Its keyboard has been removed, revealing the parts inside.
  • Collected using our electric van

  • Tracked from pickup to processing

  • Certified data wiping available

  • Zero data ever transferred or shared

a model robot made from ex-laptop parts and assorted cables sits in a shop window display
a model robot made from ex-laptop parts and assorted cables sits in a shop window display
A smiling woman accepts a refurbished laptop from Tech-Takeback Foundation
A smiling woman accepts a refurbished laptop from Tech-Takeback Foundation
Measurable Social Value

Each refurbished laptop can generate up to £48,000 in verified social value (HACT framework), through improved education, employment, wellbeing and connection.

Download a sample impact report

  • Reuse prioritised

  • Nothing goes to landfill

  • Every usable part is reused

  • Every unusable part is responsibly recycled

  • Lower carbon footprint than recycling alone

Local, Sustainable, Circular

Every unused laptop sitting in a cupboard could help someone apply for a job, complete their studies, access healthcare or escape isolation. Our donation process is simple, secure and impactful.

Easy to work with

Whether you’re donating one laptop or hundreds, we make the process simple.

Bulk collections welcomed, secure certified data erasure available on request.

What we accept:

Working laptops (Windows 10 or above)
Chargers helpful but not essential
Data erased if possible (we can arrange this)
A white laptop icon in a bright green circle
A white laptop icon in a bright green circle
A white charging cable icon in a teal circle
A white charging cable icon in a teal circle
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A white icon on a coral background. A shield with a tick in the middle, with stars encircling it

How it works:

  1. Book a Collection

    We pick up devices at a time that suits you. Businesses can arrange bulk collections.

  2. Secure Processing

    Every item is logged and tracked at every step.
    We can provide certified data erasure for a fee.

  3. Refurbishment

    Devices are repaired, upgraded, and loaded with essential software.

  4. Reuse

    Laptops are rehomed to people facing barriers to the digital world. Some may be sold to fund our work.

  5. Impact Reporting

    We provide detailed reports for businesses to showcase social and environmental value.

Want to make your laptops work harder? No tech to donate?

No problem! At Tech-Takeback Foundation, we know that laptops alone are not enough to bridge the divide. That's why every device we pass on comes with the offer of bespoke digital skills training, ongoing support and data Internet access if required.

Your business can partner with us to fund this vital wraparound service. We’ll track the impact of your support over 6-12 months to generate measurable social value for your ESG reporting.

  • Sponsor laptops for digital inclusion

  • Receive verified social value reports

  • Demonstrate measurable impact to stakeholders

Give your laptops a second life today.