As part of its commitment to reducing loneliness and isolation in the borough, the council has joined forces with local charities to provide donated IT equipment to vulnerable residents who don’t have the knowledge or tools they need to go online.
The Council is encouraging businesses, charities and members of the public to donate good quality IT equipment (that is no more than five years old) including computers and laptops (minimum Windows 7, or OS Version 10.13), tablets (minimum Android 7, or OS supported) and keyboards (USB or wireless, complete with all keys).
For GDPR purposes, all devices must be restored to factory settings before being donated, and items should also be fully sanitised. These can be donated in a Covid-secure manner at several sites across the Borough from Monday 14 December, including:
- Wokingham Library – open 9.30am-1.30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
- Woodley Library – open 9am-1pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Lower Earley Library – open 9.30am-1.30pm on Monday and Thursday
If you, or you know someone who would benefit from this scheme, please contact One Front Door
More details about the Digital Donations Project can be found on the Wokingham Borough Council website.
