Stories of Change
Real lives transformed through donated laptops.
Digital exclusion affects people from all walks of life: older adults, care leavers, survivors of domestic abuse, disabled people, refugees, families on low incomes, and many others.
Every laptop donated helps someone reconnect, rebuild their life, continue their education, get support, or simply feel part of the world again.
Explore some of the lives changed through your support.
Oliver: previously homeless
A laptop helped Oliver rebuild his confidence, reconnect with his family and find work.
For Margaret, a laptop offered renewed independence and a lifeline to the outside world.
Margaret: an older person
Chloe: a young care leaver
A laptop helped Chloe succeed at college, and develop essential skills for independent living
Sohana: a young asylum seeker
A laptop helped Sohana study and access therapy while she adjusted to her new life in the UK.
Aaron: raising a family alone
A laptop helped Aaron train and apply for new work, while his children were able to thrive at school
For Ella, a refurbished laptop was vital to regain her personal safety and independence.
Ella: a domestic abuse survivor
Harper: an autistic student
A laptop gave Harper the tools and confidence he needed to pursue his dreams at university.
David: managing chronic illness
From buying a pint of milk to attending appointments, David's laptop has given him new independence.
After receiving her laptop, Leila told us, "for the first time in years... I'm starting to picture a future".
Change a life today.
Digital exclusion can lead to poorer health outcomes, reduced life expectancy, increased social isolation and limited access to employment and education (The Good Things Foundation).
Leila: coping with depression
Case studies are based on real beneficiary journeys. Some names and identifying details have been altered to protect confidentiality, but each story represents the genuine challenges faced by the communities we serve.