Donate your old phone, tablet, or laptop to charity
Free and easy device recycling via prepaid post
Your old mobile phone, tablet or laptop can change a child’s life
Little Lives UK accepts donations of working or broken mobile phones, tablets, and laptops from anywhere in the UK via a free prepaid shipping label. Donated devices are either given directly to disadvantaged children through schools, councils, and hospitals or sold to fund our free youth mental health campaigns.
youth clubs and councils
Mobile phone and laptop recycling with Little Lives UK has a direct impact on the children we support. To date, our Technology Programme has distributed 2734 devices to children and diverted 360 tonnes of e-waste from landfills.
These devices will make a huge difference to the lives of the children who need them. Technology can be used to support a child’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
Newton Hall Infants School, Durham
Sturminister Newton High School
Sheering CofE Primary SchoolLittle 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 don’t know how we managed without having tablets in the school.
How to Recycle Your Tech in 4 Simple Steps
- Reset your device: Securely wipe your data and remove any SIM or memory cards.
- Request your free label: Fill out the form below to get your prepaid postage label.
- Pack it safely: Secure your phone, tablet, or laptop in a protective box or padded envelope.
- Post it: Drop it off at your nearest post office or drop-off point.
Enter your details below, and our team will email your free postage label within 12 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find out more about where your donations go
Education Centres
NHS Hospitals
Local Councils
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 ‘Someone To Talk To’ – 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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In today’s digital age, access to technology is not just a luxury but a necessity, especially for children. However, for many disadvantaged communities, this access remains a distant dream. Little Lives UK recognizes this disparity and is committed to bridging the digital divide through its innovative Technology Programme.
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.
