Laptops for All

What Laptops for All does

Laptops for All is a UK non-profit charitable campaign operated by The David and Jane Richards Family Foundation (DJRFF, Registered Charity Number 1177725), headquartered at 11 Paradise Square, Sheffield. Originally launched in 2020 as 'Laptops for Kids' in response to the pandemic-driven digital divide, the campaign was rebranded to 'Laptops for All' in 2024 to reflect an expanded mission addressing device access inequality for individuals and households of all ages, beyond schools. Since inception the organization has sourced, securely erased, and distributed 15,000 new and used devices across the North of England.

The core offering is an end-to-end device refurbishment pipeline. The organization collects donated laptops and tablets from individuals and businesses, performs certified data erasure using Blancco software (erasure licenses donated by Blancco, approved by 15+ governing bodies), refurbishes devices with necessary repairs (screen replacement, charger replacement), reinstalls operating systems, and redistributes them free of charge through partner charities. Donated devices must meet minimum specifications of Intel i3 or equivalent, 4GB RAM, 128GB disk, and a working charger. An add-on Vodafone Charities Connected program bundles Pay as You Go SIMs (20GB data plus unlimited calls and texts for six months) and dongles to address connectivity alongside hardware access.

The go-to-market motion is community-led. Applications come exclusively through partner charities and third sector organizations — including Age UK, The Food Works, Sheffield Churches Council for Community Care — and through schools via Learn Sheffield, on behalf of identified digitally excluded individuals and households. Revenue inflows consist of in-kind device donations, a £60-per-device sponsorship program, and a GoFundMe fundraising campaign. The organization operates with approximately five employees and has no disclosed financial statements, fundraising rounds, or commercial revenue.

Name

Laptops for All

Legal name

The David and Jane Richards Family Foundation

Website

https://ltfk.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Laptops for All is a UK non-profit campaign run by the David and Jane Richards Family Foundation that refurbishes donated laptops using Blancco-certified erasure and distributes them free to digitally excluded individuals across northern England through partner charities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Inclusion Device Refurbishment

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (81121)

SIC

Computer & Office Equipment (3570)

akta.pro primary industry

Certified Refurbished Electronics Retail (CRACAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

ITAD, Electronics Recycling & Parts Harvesting Retail (CRACAJAF)

Keywords

• Device refurbishment services
• Digital inclusion programs
• Charitable laptop donations
• Certified data erasure
• Community technology access

Headquarters

HQ city

Sheffield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Device Donations: The organization accepts donations of laptops and tablets from individuals and businesses. Donated devices are refurbished and distributed to those in need.
2. Cash Sponsorship: Individuals and businesses can sponsor a laptop for £60, which covers the cost of refurbishing a device, wiping all data, setting up with appropriate software, and covering additional repairs such as screen replacement or charger purchase. Sponsored devices are provided free of charge to recipients.
3. GoFundMe Fundraising: The organization accepts donations through a GoFundMe campaign page, allowing supporters to contribute financially to support the laptop distribution program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Laptops for All is a charitable campaign that accepts donated laptops and tablets from individuals and businesses, refurbishes them (including certified Blancco data erasure, screen and charger repairs, and OS reinstallation), and distributes the devices free of charge to digitally excluded individuals, families, and school students through partner charities and Learn Sheffield. The £60 sponsorship model covers full refurbishment costs, while an add-on connectivity program via Vodafone provides recipients with 20GB data SIMs for six months.

Product overview

Laptops for All is a non-profit device access program (originally launched in 2020 as Laptops for Kids) that operates as a single unified service rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering combines device donation collection, professional refurbishment using Blancco erasure software, and redistribution to digitally excluded individuals and households. The service is supported by a sponsorship program (£60 per device) that funds refurbishment and repair costs, and is complemented by an internet connectivity program providing Vodafone SIMs and dongles. Partner charities including Age UK, The Food Works, and Sheffield Churches Council for Community Care help identify and serve those most in need.

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Products and services

• Laptop and Tablet Refurbishment Service Core service that accepts donated laptops and tablets, performs certified Blancco data erasure, hardware repairs (screen replacement, charger provisioning), and OS reinstallation to prepare devices for redistribution to digitally excluded individuals and families. Designed to make donated devices safe and functional for end recipients.
• Device Donation Program Program inviting individuals and businesses to donate unwanted laptops and tablets via an online form. Devices meeting minimum specifications are processed through the refurbishment service and distributed to digitally excluded individuals and families through partner organizations.
• Laptop Sponsorship Program £60 sponsorship scheme allowing individuals and businesses to fund refurbishment of one laptop for distribution to a digitally excluded recipient, covering data wiping, repairs, software setup, and delivery. Sponsorships are received via the GoFundMe page.
• Internet Connectivity Program Add-on program providing dongles and Vodafone Pay as You Go SIMs offering 20GB data plus unlimited calls and texts each month for six months at no charge to device recipients, addressing internet connectivity barriers alongside device access.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,000 new and used devices sourced, securely erased, and distributed to schools across the North of England since 2020

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BlanccocoreTechnology or IntegrationBlancco, a global data security company, has donated erasure licenses to support the Laptops for All campaign. All donated devices undergo certified data erasure using Blancco software, with each device restored to factory settings and data wiped before redistribution. Blancco erasure solutions have been tested, certified, approved and recommended by 15+ governing bodies worldwide.
• Vodafone Charities ConnectedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaptops for All works with Vodafone's Charities Connected scheme to provide internet connectivity to device recipients. The scheme offers Pay as You Go SIMs with 20GB data plus unlimited calls and texts each month for a period of six months at no charge, addressing internet access barriers alongside device access.
• Age UKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAge UK works with Laptops for All to help identify older individuals who are digitally excluded and would benefit from a laptop to access essential online services and stay connected with family.
• The Food WorksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Food Works partners with Laptops for All to identify individuals and families in their community who lack device access and would benefit from receiving a refurbished laptop.
• Sheffield Churches Council for Community CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSheffield Churches Council for Community Care partners with Laptops for All to help identify digitally excluded individuals and families in Sheffield who would benefit from receiving a laptop to access online services.
• Learn SheffieldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLearn Sheffield serves as the primary point of contact for schools in Sheffield seeking devices for students who do not have computer access at home. Schools are directed to contact Learn Sheffield to discuss their overall requirements and apply for devices through the scheme.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Restart Project: UK-based charity running community repair events and advocating for longer-lasting electronics. Shares the refurbishment/reuse ethos and community-led distribution approach.
• Back Market: Marketplace for refurbished consumer electronics including laptops with certified data wiping. Direct overlap on refurbished-device category but operates commercially rather than as a charity.
• IT Schools Africa: UK charity that refurbishes donated computers and ships them to schools in Africa. Closely mirrors the school-focused origin of Laptops for All (formerly Laptops for Kids) and the donation-plus-refurbishment model.
• Computer Aid International: UK-registered charity that collects donated computers, securely wipes data, refurbishes them, and redistributes to schools, NGOs, and community organizations. Most directly comparable in mission, model, and beneficiary segments.

Emerging players

• Digital Unite: UK social enterprise training Digital Champions to help excluded people get online. Comparable target population (digitally excluded adults) but addresses skills rather than device supply.
• Good Things Foundation: UK digital inclusion charity operating the National Databank and Online Centres Network. Adjacent mission (digital exclusion) but focuses on connectivity and skills rather than device refurbishment.
• AbilityNet: UK charity providing free tech advice and support to disabled people, including helping them access suitable devices. Overlaps in digital inclusion beneficiaries but is services-focused rather than device-redistribution.

Regional players

• WorkVentures: Australia-based charity refurbishing donated computers for disadvantaged job-seekers and students. Closely comparable operating model, but serves a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• Currys plc: UK's largest consumer electronics retailer with a Certified Refurbished range including laptops. Offers overlapping product category but is a commercial, for-profit retailer rather than a redistributor to excluded users.

Others

• Blancco Technology Group: Global provider of certified data erasure software that has donated erasure licenses to Laptops for All. Adjacent as the underlying technology partner rather than a peer in distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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