The need
We are requesting donations of old computer equipment which we can refurbish to give an internet enabled device to people that need one. The two main groups who will benefit are:
THERE IS NO CHARGE TO PEOPLE WHO
RECEIVE THE DEVICES
What we are looking for
we will take anything. Even with old devices, we will install lightweight versions of operating systems like Linux which we will attempt to make look as much as possible like Windows 10. These computers are for short term use for people who don't have access to a computer with an internet. They are not intended to be state of the art.
All computers will be wiped of their data to a professional standard. Any equipment we can not use will be disposed of in an ecologically friendly way.
How to donate
To tell us about the items you want to donate, please email donations@catbytes.community
Our Main drop off point for donations is:
Ewart Community Hall
44 Wastdale Road
Forest Hill
SE23 1HN
We are able to take deliveries to this address from 10am to 6pm on weekdays.
We also have a number of drop off points round the borough:
New Cross Gate
Hatcham House, 356 Queen's Rd, London SE14 5HD - Weekdays 10-12 and 3-5
North Deptford
2000 Community Action Centre, SE8 3PG - Thursday afternoon and Fridays
Deptford
Evelyn Community Centre, SE8 5TQ - Weekdays all day
Telegraph Hill
The Hill Station, SE14 5TW During opening hours
Telegraph Hill Centre Office SE14 5TW - Tuesdays and Wednesdays 8-12 All other days 10:30-12:30
New Cross
87A Florence Road, SE14 6QL - Weekday evenings 5pm-8pm
443 New Cross Road, SE14 6TA - Weekdays 10am -6pm
If you are not able to transport your equipment to any of these locations, please email donations@catbytes.community and we will try to arrange something