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ย Your old mobile phone, tablet or laptop can change a childโ€™s life

If you have an old phone or tablet lying around the house, we can help put it to good use. Simply send it to us using our free prepaid postage label and your device will play a crucial role in supporting disadvantaged children across the UK.

Devices donated to children via schools,
youth clubs and councils

Mobile phone and laptop recycling with Little Lives UK has a direct impact on the children we support. Where possible devices are passed directly to children who need them through our Technology Programme.

These devices will make a huge difference to the lives of the children who need them. Technology can be used to support a childโ€™s education, health and home life.

If this is not possible devices are resold and 100% of the money made goes towards funding our charity campaigns. Your donation will directly benefit disadvantaged children.

Children's Diabetes Clinic, Poole

Children's Diabetes Clinic, Poole

Newton Hall Infants School, Durham

Newton Hall Infants School, Durham

Sturminister Newton High School

Sturminister Newton High School

reviewSheering CofE Primary School

Little Lives UK is a fantastic charity, and there need to be more like it around! They have such a simple process and are incredibly helpful, explaining everything along the way. By supporting our school, they have opened up so many opportunities for our pupils. I donโ€™t know how we managed without having tablets in the school.

Posting your device is free and easy

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1. Reset your device to factory settings
How to perform a full factory reset on your device >>
2. Download and print our free shipping label (for parcels up to 1kg)

If you donโ€™t have a printer, a Royal Mail label can be copied and written by hand.

For parcels over 1kg, please provide your email address, and we will send you a label. The label must be printed.

3. Pack your device(s) carefully

We recommend using a bubble/padded envelope, or a box.

4. Post your parcel from any Post Office (Use a postbox only for parcels up to 1kg.)

Up to 1kg – Instant download
(Max parcel size 45cm x 35cm x 160cm)

Over 1kg
(up to 30 kg, max parcel size: 100 cm x 100 cm x 100 cm)

Please enter your email, and we will send you the label shortly (Mon-Fri 10am-4pm).


Frequently Asked Questions

Find out more about where your donations go

Tablets are a valuable tool in education for many children. They can be used to deliver tailored learning based on the individual needs of the child. For example, with eye tracking technology, they help children with mobility and communication issues communicate better. We are proud to donate these devices which help all children thrive.

Education Centres

Tablets are a valuable tool in education for many children. They can be used to deliver tailored learning based on the individual needs of the child. For example, with eye tracking technology, they help children with mobility and communication issues communicate better. We are proud to donate these devices which help all children thrive.
We are proud to donate mobile phones to children's diabetes teams across the UK. These phones are used alongside medical technology to digitally track a childโ€™s sugar levels and insulin requirements. They go to families with young diabetic children so they have their own device to monitor their health.

NHS Hospitals

We are proud to donate mobile phones to children’s diabetes teams across the UK. These phones are used alongside medical technology to digitally track a childโ€™s sugar levels and insulin requirements. They go to families with young diabetic children so they have their own device to monitor their health.
With the help of local council services, we are able to donate technology directly to vulnerable children who need it. This includes tablets and phones for children to use for remote learning and homework. These devices can also be used for vital communication with friends and family.

Local Councils

With the help of local council services, we are able to donate technology directly to vulnerable children who need it. This includes tablets and phones for children to use for remote learning and homework. These devices can also be used for vital communication with friends and family.

Your phone and tablet donations directly support children across the UK

Through our Technology Programme devices are donated to children who do not have access to necessary technology. Our Technology Programme aims to end technology poverty and help children succeed in their education and at home.

Your donations also help us raise money for โ€˜Someone To Talk Toโ€™ – our mental health campaign offering free one to one therapy sessions to vulnerable children across the UK. These sessions offer vital support to children suffering with mental health issues without the added pressure of long wait times or high costs.

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Do you have other electronics you would like to donate? Try our free London collection service.

Our free electronics collection service is available in the London area. Book a free collection of your unwanted computers, laptops, TVs and more. Your contribution will directly help children in need.ย 

A child using a donated computer