Author name: pcrefurb

In September 2024 I was asked to help family members sort out a concern with their broadband and landline service. Despite being under a recently renewed contract, the service was very expensive and, knowing that landlines are all being switched to digital, together we had begun to look at alternative options early in 2024.

As a charity reliant on donations of IT equipment to refurbish and redistribute to those in need, we place the highest priority on data security.

“What a blessing this service has been for me and I’m truly grateful for all the support you have given me.”[1]

On the 2nd June we were able to share the wonderful news that our fantastic volunteers have been awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. On the 23rd June, in the company of High Peak Mayor Cllr Ollie Cross for Padfield and Mayoress Gill Cross, we gathered for a celebration at Glossop Labour Club.

PCrefurb volunteers have been awarded The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. This is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE.

“The pandemic has highlighted invisible inequalities and increasing social divides” * not least because it brought into sharp focus the effects of being digitally excluded. This demands a joint effort in response, from local government, charitable organisations and the business community.

Given our experiences globally over the last 12 months, few people would disagree with this statement. But, what happens when accessing the internet isn’t possible as purchasing I.T. equipment isn’t an option? This is when PCrefurb steps in.