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Give a laptop

As we know, families across Wales have been affected by the closure of schools due to the pandemic. BBC Radio Wales wants to help pupils who lack the technology they need to continue learning from home. 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 Wales 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 that just having access to devices, so Business2Schools can assist with connectivity.

How to donate a device

Please DO NOT bring donations to BBC 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

How do I clear data from my device?

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 website has information on how to erase the personal data from your phone, tablets and other devices.

Computer Aid can remotely wipe hard drives prior to donation.

Can I leave my home to donate a laptop?

Please follow the Covid-rules in your area before making any trips outside your home. You can find the latest information on the Welsh Government website: https://gov.wales/coronavirus

Get Connected

We’re 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 Business2Schools and then make the requests from there. You can find out more at www.business2schools.com