Donate Devices or Funds
Support digital inclusion in Salford by donating surplus laptops, tablets, or financial contributions to help residents access essential services.
Donate Laptops & Devices
We refurbish and distribute donated laptops, tablets, and smartphones to Salford households who need them most. Your device donation directly connects someone to education, employment, NHS health access, and loved ones.
- devices Working Hardware: Laptops, tablets, iPads, and smartphones with charging accessories.
- security Certified Data Wiping: Complete sanitisation following strict security standards before reissue.
- local_shipping Collection & Drop-off: Free local drop-off in Salford or arranged collection for corporate surplus.
Financial Gifts & Support
Financial contributions allow us to buy replacement batteries, chargers, operating system licences, and deliver free Learn My Way certified digital literacy classes for Salford community members.
- build Refurbishment & Parts: Replacement batteries, power leads, SSDs, and software licences.
- school Digital Literacy Classes: Funding tutor-led Learn My Way training sessions in Salford community hubs.
- verified 100% Direct Impact: As a registered UK charity (No. 1169975 ↗), every single pound and donated device directly supports local community digital inclusion in Salford.
Transparent Giving & Zero-Hassle Cancellation Guarantee
All financial contributions go directly to charitable activities in Salford. If you set up a recurring standing order, you may pause or cancel anytime with zero lock-in or cancellation fees. Inadvertent donations can be refunded in full upon request within 14 days.
UK Taxpayers: Boost Your Donation by 25% with Gift Aid
If you are a UK taxpayer, Connect Talent CIO can reclaim 25p of Gift Aid for every £1 you donate from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) at no additional cost to you. Please confirm your taxpayer status when submitting your gift pledge.
Donation Frequently Asked Questions
How do you protect my data when I donate an old laptop? expand_more
Every donated hard drive undergoes multi-pass certified data sanitisation in line with UK data protection guidelines. Operating systems are reinstalled fresh before distribution to ensure none of your personal information remains.
Can local businesses donate corporate IT surplus? expand_more
Yes! We partner with Greater Manchester companies looking to responsibly recycle or re-home fleet laptops, monitors, and networking equipment. We provide formal receipts and corporate CSR social value certificates.
Will I receive a formal receipt or acknowledgement for my contribution? expand_more
Yes. We provide official donation receipts and acknowledgement letters confirming receipt of your contribution on behalf of Connect Talent CIO (Registered Charity No. 1169975).