What electronic items can I donate?

You can donate laptops, tablets, smartphones, desktop computers, monitors, TVs, game consoles, cameras, and small office tech like servers.

Is your electronics collection service free?

Yes, our collection service is completely free of charge.

How do I book a collection for my electronics?

You can book a collection by filling out the online form on our website. We’ll confirm your booking shortly after.

Can I drop off my electronics instead of booking a collection?

Yes, you can drop off your items at any of our charity shops during opening hours.

Do I need to delete personal data from my devices before donating?

We recommend removing all personal data before donating. You can perform a factory reset on your devices.

Can I request a certificate of data deletion?

Yes, if you request it when booking, we can provide a certificate confirming your data has been securely wiped.

What if my device is damaged or missing accessories?

We still accept items that are damaged or incomplete. They may be repaired or responsibly recycled.

Which areas do you collect electronics from?

We primarily collect from Greater London but may cover nearby areas depending on availability.

What time will my electronics be collected?

Collections usually take place between 8 am and 3 pm. You can call us on the day for a more accurate time.

Can I leave my donation outside if I won’t be home?

Yes, just leave your items in a safe, visible place and add driver instructions when booking.

What happens to the donated electronics?

Working items are donated to children and schools. Others are sold to raise funds or recycled responsibly.

How does my donation help children in need?

Your donation supports our Technology Programme, which provides devices to disadvantaged children for learning and communication.

Do you offer office clearance?

Yes, we do. Please contact us to discuss our availability and how we can help.

Are you an eco-friendly charity?

Yes, we aim to reuse or recycle all donations, helping to reduce electronic waste and protect the environment.

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Recycle your electronics.
It’s fast and hassle free.

We offer a free London collection of your unwanted:

Flat screen TVs
in working condition

Laptops

Desktop computers
and PC screens

Office technology
e.g. servers

Home cinemas
and speakers

Game consoles

Tablets, iPods
Smart Phones

Cameras

Unfortunately we do not currently accept “white goods”.

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Your Data Privacy & Security

100% Secure data erasure

Before any laptop, tablet, or smartphone is refurbished for a child, it undergoes a rigorous data sanitization process.

Professional wiping: We use industry-standard software to overwrite all data, making it unrecoverable. This exceeds a simple “factory reset.”

Physical destruction: If a hard drive is faulty or cannot be securely wiped, it is physically destroyed and recycled responsibly.

Removable media: We manually check for and remove all SIM cards, SD cards, and physical discs.

Certificate of data deletion

For your peace of mind and for corporate compliance we can provide a Certificate of Data Destruction upon request (Erase Method: US DoD 5220.22-M). This document confirms that your device’s storage has been successfully wiped according to UK data protection standards.

Our recommendation before collection

While our team will wipe every device, we recommend that you:

Back up any photos or files you wish to keep.

Sign out of accounts (iCloud, Google, etc.) and remove any “Find My” locks.

Perform a factory reset if you are able to do so.

Privacy Guarantee: Little Lives UK is a registered charity (No. 1171884) committed to GDPR compliance. We never share or sell personal data found on donated devices.

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Corporate Partnerships: Business IT Recycling London

Does your business have 50+ laptops, monitors, or servers reaching their end-of-life? Upgrading your office technology doesn’t have to be a logistical headache or an environmental burden.

Little Lives UK provides a professional, streamlined Corporate IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) service across London. We help companies transform their redundant hardware into life-changing opportunities for disadvantaged children, all while meeting your ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals.

Zero-Waste Policy: Our priority is refurbishment for schools and youth clubs. Items that cannot be reused are ethically recycled, ensuring 0% landfill.
CSR Impact Reporting: We can provide details on how your specific donation has supported our Technology Programme, perfect for your annual CSR report.

Electronics recycling that really makes a difference

Devices donated to children via schools,
youth clubs and councils

Real stories, real impact

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Johanna Maddox

Little Lives have made an incredible difference to our school. They generously supplied us with 10 iPads, and the impact on our children has been transformative. The devices have supported learning across the curriculum, increased engagement, and given our pupils access to opportunities they simply wouldn’t have had otherwise. We are so grateful for their support – it has truly made a world of difference to our children.

Donna Kissi

Thank you again Little Lives UK!
Little Lives UK provided another perfect reconditioned laptop for a child in need who is now able to do his school work. Thank you so very much, the family are over the moon.

Imogen Hatvany

I approached Little Lives UK as I work at a small primary school in greater London with very limited information technology resources. Little Lives UK incredibly kindly gifted us 15 iPads. I cannot thank them enough for their generosity. This will enable us to teach our children to become digitally literate. It will also help our pupils with SEN needs to communicate and access learning in different ways. Rebeca has been fantastic and we are so appreciative. Thank you, Little Lives UK!

Joshua Hume

Little Lives is a fantastic Charity and there needs to be more like these around! They have such a simple process and are so helpful explaining along the way. In applying for our School they have opened so many opportunities for the pupils. I do not know how we have continued without having tablets within the school.

Gabriel Green

A supportive and excellent grant giving organisation.

ben drabs

Little Lives supported our local youth organisation with 3 laptops through their technology programme. The laptops were fantastic, and in great condition, and have made a huge difference to the young people we work with.

Kati Pipi

Little Lives have supported a lovely young person with an iPad that was much needed! This young person has additional superpowers including a special interest to different places around the world, different countries, flags and interest on GoogleEarth! Thanks to you he will be able to extend his knowledge and develop his super-skills even further!

Danny M

Amazing people. Helped out massively and was there to help every step of the way. Now the boys have new kits new training tops and proud to have little lives as a sponsor

donna lester

Little Lives UK provided an iPad for a little boy so he can access a communication App (Grid for iPad) to support him to develop his communication skills. This will allow him to be able to communicate his wants and needs. The family are very grateful for this donation from Little Lives UK as this was not something they would have been able to provide for him without their support -Thank you

Tommy Gibson

Well what can I say......from the moment contact was made it was great between little lives and north Somerset victim support services they went above and beyond to get my 9yr old daughter a phone as part of her emergency action plan. This was all done in the matter of 2 weeks and the phone arrived before Christmas. What a wonderful charity doing things for families in need like me who just can't afford a phone in order for my daughter to feel safe and have contact with family if she's in need of doing so. I cannot thank you enough for making this happen and taking away a mountain of stress and anxiety for me and my daughter. Thank you just isnt enough and the government need to look at this and support and back it in every shape and form.
Thank you again

The Yard

We are grateful to have received support from Little Lives UK towards our Early Years programme providing valuable play and respite services for disabled children aged 0-5 in Edinburgh! Thank you Little Lives UK for your your generosity.

Kidz Klub Leeds

We are delighted to have received support from Little Lives UK to enable 1000 children growing up in poverty to thrive through; safe activities, enriching experiences and time to enjoy childhood, warm spaces, mentoring, developing leadership and growing in confidence to be community changers! Thank you Little Lives UK for your generosity towards so many children and for all that is making possible.

Lucy Black

Little Lives UK is an amazing charity. Their community work and outreach is awesome, supporting projects that directly tackle issues that disabled and disadvantaged children encounter. Friendly, responsive and organised staff, all working towards brighter futures for our next generation of adults. What a wonderful charity. Thank you for your support x

Chris Martin

Little Lives ha been supporting our community boxing club for several years now. Their generous donations have provided us with the resources we need to purchases equipment and provide free sessions for hundreds of children.

Lindsay Kuzara

Little Lives have supplied an ipad for a child I work with who has no speech but who has demonstrated an understanding of AAC. He will now have an AAC programme put on the ipad. This is going to help him so much with his communication and reduce his frustration. Thank you very very much Little Lives

Sarah Finch

It has been a pleasure to work with Little Lives UK. They have made the funding application process very easy and straightforward and we are so grateful for their financial support of our work with young people.

Clara Badu Amoah

Little Lives UK called me as soon as they received my application and told me what the process was going to be. If they needed information, they would call me and find out, instead of emailing. This sped the whole process up and it took days from when I first spoke to them to when they actually posted the devices.

I have now received the devices and am confident that they will make a real difference in the lives of children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Thank you from Minding the Gap Education!!

Sharon Hinds

Little Lives is an incredible charity which has supported us by funding some Theatre Workshops for disabled children attending our playschemes during the school holidays. The application process is straight forward with a very quick response which really helps us to plan our activities in a timely fashion. Thank you Little Lives!

Lesley Mcmillan

Little Lives have sponsored our club with funding enabling us to buy new equipment fund free sessions for members and team building days. Little Lives are a great charity to work with - their grant application process is straightforward and not too time consuming. They communicate quickly and payment to the clubs bank account was made swiftly. We are looking forward to being able to take the junior members on trips over the summer period, Thank you little Lives

Roger Stott

Amazing charity , we are so thankful for their wonderful donation to enable us to purchase literacy packs and lift children out of social isolation .

Jo Shipley

Little Lives were really helpful in sponsoring my team to keep them doing what they love. The process was seemless and they were very supportive of City of Stoke FC U15's.

Brandon S

The whole process from application to payment of the grant was quick and straighforward, with clear communication throughout. Little Lives is a great charity and our preschool is very appreciative of their help. Thanks Little Lives!

Conor McCarthy

Little lives are a brilliant organisation providing much needed devices for those in need. My interaction with Little Lives UK was to help bring in some devices for young people that SkyWay charity work with. SkyWay and the recipients are incredibly grateful.
Incredibly responsive and amiable staff.

Maria tierney

Absolutely amazing charity! ACE Youth are so grateful for the generous donation of 12 laptops to our Youth Centre. The laptops will support our new after school provision to aid homework, revision and courses. Thank you so much! Also to note, thank you for a nice easy application process, its great to see a positive process for assessing need and meeting it. 🙂

Natalier Harker

We are so grateful to Little Lives UK for their grant towards our Hippotherapy project, this will enable us to continue providing life-changing therapies to disabled children! The application process was really simple and the communication was very quick. We are looking forward to working with Little Lives UK and sharing our success.