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Refurbished workstations
Securely wiped, updated computers set up with essential software.
Community · Technology
Community Technology Hubs
Technology within reach, close to home
Welcoming spaces equipped with refurbished computers, reliable internet and volunteer help desks — set up inside the places communities already trust.
Status: Selecting first host locations
Overview
Why this matters
The challenge
Many households still lack a working computer, a reliable connection or someone to call when technology fails. Students do homework on phones; job seekers print résumés at the library when it is open.
Community organisations see the need every day, but setting up and maintaining a computer space requires equipment, security and technical knowledge they rarely have.
Our approach
We design, equip and support technology hubs inside host organisations. Each hub is built to a secure, easy-to-maintain standard and backed by our volunteer technicians.
Hubs combine open access hours with scheduled help: résumé clinics, homework support, device repair days and online-services assistance.
Access to technology should not depend on your postal code. A hub brings the tools and the help to where people are.
What the programme includes
Everything a partner needs to deliver
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Reliable connectivity
Managed Wi-Fi with content filtering and guest access.
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Volunteer help desk
Scheduled hours with trained volunteers to answer questions.
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Repair days
Monthly sessions to fix, clean and update community members’ devices.
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Security by design
Automatic updates, locked-down accounts and privacy-first settings.
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Responsible recycling
Devices that cannot be refurbished are recycled with certified partners.
How it works
Four steps from idea to impact
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Assess
We visit the host site to plan space, power, network and accessibility.
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Equip
We source and prepare devices and install the network.
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Launch
The hub opens with trained volunteers and a published schedule.
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Sustain
Remote monitoring, regular maintenance and a yearly refresh plan.
Who it serves
Designed with people at the centre
The programme is shaped by the communities our partners serve — and adapted for each one.
Students
Job seekers
Seniors
Newcomers
Low-income families
Small community groups
Our 2030 goals
What we are working toward
Targets, not results. We will publish verified progress in our annual report.
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hubs opened
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devices refurbished
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hub visits a year
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devices recycled responsibly
Partners we are looking for
Built together, or not at all
Every initiative is delivered through partnerships. These are the organisations that make this one work.
Host organisations
Community centres, shelters, faith spaces and libraries with room for a hub.
Device donors
Companies retiring laptops and desktops in good condition.
Connectivity providers
To sponsor internet service for host sites.
IT professionals
Volunteers to build, maintain and support hubs.
How you can help
Make this initiative happen
Questions
Frequently asked
How are donated devices handled?
Every device is securely data-wiped to recognised standards before refurbishment. Donors can request a wipe confirmation.
How much space does a hub need?
A small hub can run with four to six workstations in a shared room. We plan each hub around the space available.
Who maintains the hub?
Our volunteer technicians handle updates, repairs and monitoring. The host provides a day-to-day contact.
Is there a cost to the host organisation?
We work with each host and our sponsors to cover equipment and support, so hubs are sustainable for small organisations.