Give a laptop
Not all children have access to the technology they need to continue learning from home and even when every pupil in Northern Ireland is able to return to the classroom, the need for laptops and tablets will still be there. Give A Laptop puts people with spare technology in touch with companies and charities who can help us achieve our aim of getting devices to children.
There are a range of organisations online who can help. Some charities can collect, wipe and share the laptops all in one; some can help take your devices off your hands to fix them ready for distribution; some are collecting donations to help fund devices for pupils; some are local to specific areas and some are nationwide, both across Northern Ireland and the UK.
In addition, we’re also now putting schools in touch with organisations who can provide dongles for children who don’t have access to wifi or 4G. We’re aware that the challenges can be much more than just having access to devices, so can assist with connectivity.
How to donate a device
Please DO NOT bring donations to ±«Óãtv sites as we are unable to accept them.
If you have something you’d like to donate – and that could be a laptop; computer; mobile phone or tablet – please click on a link below to find out more about the campaigns we’ve been informed about.
The websites below will provide information on how to donate; what equipment is required and whether they can help with removing your data. If they can remove your data, make sure you're happy with their process before you donate.
Find out about companies and charities who are able to help
- Business2Schools :
- Business in the Community Northern Ireland :
- 4R's - New 2 You in collaboration with Derry City & Strabane District Council 02871 360453:
Get Connected
We’re now also working with organisations which can help children get connected. If you’d like to request dongles for pupils, you schools needs to be registered with and then make the requests from there.
We recommend that you remove any personal data and information before donating anything. We are unable to advise on specific tech information for your device. Here are some places who may be able to help:
The National Cyber Security Centre has information on how to erase the personal data from your phone, tablets and other devices.
Share your scheme
If you are a tech or data company with schemes that can help with access to the internet, or a campaign not listed who would like to share details with the ±«Óãtv's Make a Difference: Give a Laptop campaign, please contact us using this online form. If you would like more information or advice please contact Angeline.tandon@bbc.co.uk.