Which Charities Can Use Donated Computers??

Ricky · 7 February 2007 at 8:47PM

Could anyone please advise me as to which charities - if any - can make use of donated computers and accessories.
We have just replaced our computer, and would like to donate the old equipment to charity, rather than take it to the tip.
Any suggestions much appreciated - thanks........

cheapaschips80 · 8 February 2007 at 1:40PM

you could try calling your local counsel - they sometimes know of charities or school that can make use of old computers. i gave one to my local primary school adn they were chuffed.

Ianna · 8 February 2007 at 10:44PM

Try local charities - if they can't use it they may know someone who will. Alternatively sell it for charity on ebay.

mikewebs · 9 February 2007 at 1:01AM

Why not try local churches - many still do their accounts on paper and would probably welcome the chance to get into the 21 st century and make life easier. Also they may like to use one for presentations, services etc

The_world_is_my_oyster · 9 February 2007 at 6:24PM

We are in the same situation. I phoned our local Oxfam but they do not accept old computers - I think all electrical goods are not accepted. I got in touch with our local recycling group and they recommended selling in the local paper or ebay, or taking it to the local recycling depot. I read somewhere that some schools were taking/sending old computers to countries such as Malawi but I have not been able to find out any more on this. I hate to throw out such a large item that surely can be used by someone - even just as a word processor.