Oliver became homeless after a back injury forced him out of work. Referred to Tech-Takeback by a local charity, we provided him with a laptop and Internet access. The charity helped him with digital skills training.
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“My life just fell apart. I was a plasterer and I didn’t know how to do anything else. This laptop was a Godsend. I reconnected with my daughter, completed online training, and got a new job. I’m moving into a new flat tomorrow.

I’ll never forget what you did for me, and I wish I could thank the person who donated their laptop. They probably saved my life and they’ll never know.”

New home, new job, new life...

36% of the potential UK workforce lack the essential digital skills for work.

Almost 20% lack even basic foundation skills.