Computers2Africa UK

Donate Laptops, Tablets, Smart Phones, consoles and Vintage Tech

How To Donate Your Tech

Package Your Tech

Use any sturdy cardboard box (or buy some here) to package your laptops and tech, and secure the box with fragile tape. Add bubble wrap if possible, and ensure each box weighs no more than 20kg and is no larger than 60 cm².

Free Collection or Drop-off

Complete our secure online form to book a free collection from any UK address, or schedule a free drop-off appointment near you. When booking, we kindly ask for a voluntary cash donation towards the cost of shipping items to Africa.

Receive Data-Wipe Certificate

We are a Microsoft Third Party Refurbisher (TPR) and we wipe data from compatible devices using BitRaser – a secure drive wiping software tested and approved by the NIST. Incompatible drives are reformatted or destroyed.

What We Accept

If in doubt, give us a shout!

Good to go

Laptops (all types regardless of age)
Desktops / Monitors (Core i3 minimum, Canterbury drop-off only)
Tablets
Smart Phones
Game Consoles
Cameras
Vintage Tech (must fit in a 60 cm² box)

Big No-Nos

The Impact of Your Donations

“This laptop has made lesson planning much easier. I can now prepare materials faster and access more resources for my students.” – Philip N., Teacher, Mbale, Uganda

Laptops

Our <tech gurus> wipe your data first, then refurbish your laptops by repairing or upgrading components. Eligible devices then get a fresh installation of Windows 11. Ineligible devices get ChromeOS or Linux before being shipped and donated to teachers and students across schools in Africa. Devices that are too old, slow or damaged are sold via our UK Charity Shop to raise funds towards the cost of shipping other working devices to Africa.

Other Tech

All other donated devices are sold via our UK Charity Shop to raise funds towards the cost of shipping working laptops to teachers and students in educational projects across Africa. Tech that cannot be sent to Africa or sold via our charity shop, are WEEE recycled.

Book A Free Collection or Drop-off

Instructions

PACKAGE your tech securely into cardboard boxes. No more than 20kg per box. If donating Apple or Google devices, please remove your iCloud or Google account.
BOOK a collection from any UK address or a drop-off appointment near you. Booking is free, but we kindly ask for a voluntary cash donation towards the cost of shipping items to Africa.
WRITE your booking ID boldly on each box.
SEND your items. FOR COLLECTIONS - DHL will collect your parcel on your selected date. FOR DROP-OFFs - DPD will send you a QR code to display when dropping off your parcel at any DPD drop-off point near you.

Bulk Donations

Schools and organisations looking to donate tech in large quantities should contact us to discuss volume and logistics before booking. Contact Us