Power to Connect, London (2026)

Power to Connect is an award-winning Wandsworth-based charity working to bridge the digital divide. Since launching in April 2020, we’ve supported over 5,000 local individuals and families with access to devices, connectivity, and the digital skills needed to thrive in today’s society. We take a holistic approach to digital inclusion through:

💻 Collecting & Refurbishing Devices - giving a second

life to donated laptops, tablets, and smartphones so they’re ready for use.
🚚 Delivering Tech to Those Who Need It - making sure devices reach local schools, families, and community groups across Wandsworth.
📱 Free Digital Drop-ins - running weekly sessions in libraries and community centres where residents can get one-to-one help with everyday digital challenges.
🌐 Digital Skills Courses - offering free workshops and confidence-building support covering essential skills like email, online services, video calls, and staying safe online. Digital exclusion can mean missed lessons, limited job opportunities, isolation, and reduced access to healthcare. Our mission is to tackle these challenges head-on, making sure no one is left behind in an increasingly digital world. We are proud to work alongside local schools, community organisations, and volunteers to reach those who need us most.

👉 Have a device to donate, or want to get involved?

10/06/2026

Want to feel more confident using technology or know somebody who does? 🤔

Our FREE 4-week Essential Digital Skills Course is designed to help you build the digital skills needed for everyday life, work and learning.

Whether you want to complete online forms more easily, stay safe online, use AI tools with confidence, or improve your computer skills, this course is a great place to start.

PLUS, receive a FREE refurbished Chromebook when you complete the course!

📍 VCS Hub, Wandsworth Town Hall, SW18 2PU
📅 Wednesdays, 24 June - 8 July 2026
⏰ 9:30am - 12:30pm

Spaces are limited, so don’t wait to book your place!

Call or text Megan on 07934 553192 or email [email protected].

Know someone who could benefit from improving their digital skills? Tag them below or share this post!

02/06/2026

📢 Free Family Online Safety Course – Starting Next Week!

We’re running a FREE 4-week Family Online Safety Course to help parents and carers build confidence with technology and learn how to keep children safe online.

🗓 Dates: Fridays, 6 March - 27 March
⏰ Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
📍 Place: Yvonne Carr Centre (2 Thessaly Rd, Nine Elms, London, SW8 4HT).

No experience needed. PLUS, upon completing the 4-week course, you will receive a free refurbished Chromebook to take home!

Don’t miss out... Call or text Megan on 07934553192 or email [email protected] to grab your spot today!

01/06/2026

It’s National Volunteers’ Week!! 🗓️

Big changes start with small actions and our volunteers prove that every single day. From refurbishing donated laptops to helping people get connected and build confidence online, their time and dedication make a real difference across our community.

Tag a volunteer below to show them some love today!👇

28/05/2026

What an amazing atmosphere yesterday at the ! It was so moving to see neighbours of all ages and backgrounds come together for our latest Digital Drop In.

A huge thank you to everyone who dropped by to learn, share and connect! We are incredibly proud of the smiles, the 'aha!' moments and the community spirit on display. 🙌

Our volunteers were in high demand, helping people feel safe and confident online.

️ We tackled crucial tasks like:
✅ Recovering those forgotten email passwords
✅ Installing essential phone apps & updates
✅ Figuring out how to access NHS services online
✅ Mastering digital forms and safe browsing

We believe digital access is for everyone and yesterday proved just how powerful free, friendly support can be.

Couldn’t make this session? We’d love to hear from you... What digital skills or tech support would help you most right now? 👇

27/05/2026

7 in 10 low-income households with children still don’t have access to an adequate laptop or device at home... and for many families, that means struggling to access homework, job applications, online services and everyday opportunities.

That’s why donations like this matter 💙

A huge thank you to .plc for donating 10 laptops to Power to Connect! These devices will now be securely wiped, refurbished and redistributed to local families, young people and community groups across Wandsworth who need them most.

Something as simple as an unused laptop can become:
✨ A child’s way to complete homework
✨ A parent’s route back into work
✨ Someone’s first step towards digital confidence

We’re incredibly grateful to organisations helping us tackle digital exclusion while reducing electronic waste at the same time.

If you’ve got an old laptop sitting at home that you no longer use, consider donating it - it could make a real difference to someone who needs it. Find out how you can help in the link in our bio 💪

22/05/2026

📢 Our Digital Drop-Ins are taking a short break next week for half term.

We’ll be back as normal week commencing 1st June, ready to help you with your tech questions and digital skills.

Thanks to everyone who’s joined, volunteered or helped spread the word - your support makes a real difference in our community!!

📅 Keep an eye out for updates and future session dates by following us on social media, subscribing to our newsletter or visiting our website! (links in bio). 😎

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https://www.powertoconnect.co.uk/

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