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Equipment, skills, connectivity – building digital confidence. The National Lottery has been funding PCrefurb’s work to combat digital exclusion since 2020. The ongoing support we receive from the National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund has ensured that we can continue to deliver transformative support to people facing barriers to employment, accessing services, participating in their communities, […]

On Tuesday 11th March Sam Hardy (Access Digital Tameside and Digital Link Project Lead) and Julia Norton (Operations Manager) attended the MBF Grand Review at the Freemasons’ Hall, Great Queen Street, London, followed by dinner at the Grand Connaught Rooms.

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.

We couldn’t deliver our objectives as a charity without the fantastic support of our refurbishment volunteers. During two workshops every Wednesday in the Bureau, Glossop, they carry out the essential work of refurbishing and recycling the IT equipment that is donated to us. It is important that we value their contribution and one practical way

A lot has happened in the three years since we were awarded a National Lottery Community Fund grant. PCrefurb has developed significantly in response to the impact of digital exclusion, not least during the Covid pandemic.

‘E-Waste’ PCrefurb welcomes donations of IT equipment to refurbish and pass on to those unable to afford their own. During the period April 2022 to March 2023, we refurbished 560 pieces of equipment:

“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.