Published: Wednesday 9 October 2024
Old and unwanted devices are being given a new lease of life thanks to a recycling scheme aiming to promote digital inclusion in Kensington and Chelsea.
Run in partnership with the Digital Poverty Alliance, Kensington and Chelsea Council’s scheme invites residents to donate their old, unwanted devices to be securely wiped and refurbished. Around 75 per cent of the donated devices are then redistributed to residents in the borough, with the remainder helping people across London.
In the UK, one-in-seven adults and one-in-five children do not have access to the internet at home, meaning donated devices can help bridge a significant digital divide and enable individuals and families to access vital services such as education, employment, and healthcare.
Cllr Johnny Thalassites, Lead Member for Finance, Customer Services & Net Zero at Kensington and Chelsea Council, said:
“More and more of the things we do in our daily lives are digital. So, it is really important that residents can access a device and have support using their device if they want that.
“Many of us have old phones, tablets or laptops at home that we no longer use, so why not donate them to this scheme? You’ll free up some space, do your bit for the environment and give people in your community the opportunity to make the most of the wealth of digital services.”
Residents can donate their devices at the locations below:
- Kensington Central Library, 12 Phillimore Walk
- Chelsea Library, Chelsea Old Town Hall, King's Road
- North Kensington Library, 108 Ladbroke Grove
- Baseline, Whitchurch Road
- The Clement James Centre, 95 Sirdar Road
- Dalgarno Trust, Dalgarno Way
More locations are due to be added, if you are a local organisation or business who would like to participate please get in touch via [email protected]
If you would like help to get online, whether that’s getting access to a device, or by getting help from one of our friendly volunteers who can show you how to use it, you can find more information on our website.