Refurbishment for community impact

Giving donated technology a secure second life.

LCR Charity securely wipes, tests, repairs and prepares donated laptops, PCs and accessories so they can support families, schools and community organisations across London.

Certified data wiping
Hardware testing
Reuse-first process
Responsible recycling
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Collections of fewer than 5 items may require a £40 donation to help cover collection and refurbishment costs. Laptop chargers remain a separate £20 donation item.

Technician refurbishing a laptop
2.1 tons e-waste diverted this quarter312 SSDs installedAvg +180% performance uplift2.1 tons e-waste diverted this quarter312 SSDs installedAvg +180% performance uplift

Device transformation

From unused equipment to community-ready devices

Use the slider to compare a donated device before and after the refurbishment process.

Refurbished device after testing and preparation
Before
After

What our refurbishment process checks

Every device is reviewed against practical reuse criteria. The goal is simple: keep usable technology in circulation and protect people’s data.

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Storage upgrades

Replace slow or failing drives with reliable SSD storage where suitable.

Thermal servicing

Clean dust, refresh thermal paste and check cooling performance.

Battery health checks

Review charge health and flag devices that need replacement parts.

Memory and speed checks

Test everyday performance for browsing, learning and admin use.

Power and ports testing

Check chargers, USB, HDMI, audio and key input/output ports.

Certified data wiping

Remove existing data using a secure process before reuse or recycling.

Refurbishment workflow

A clear process from collection to community use

This workflow helps donated equipment move through a safe, auditable and reuse-first process.

  1. 01

    Intake and logging

    Donated equipment is recorded, inspected and grouped by condition and reuse potential.

  2. 02

    Data sanitisation

    Storage is wiped or removed before any device is prepared for another user.

  3. 03

    Repair and testing

    Hardware is cleaned, checked, repaired where practical and tested for everyday use.

  4. 04

    Reuse or recycle

    Working devices support communities. Unusable equipment is handled through responsible recycling routes.

Support digital inclusion

Got spare kit gathering dust?

Donate laptops, PCs and accessories to help reduce e-waste and create practical digital access for people who need it.

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