Skip to content
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Weather
  • Contact
  • Account
  • Log In
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Weather
  • Contact
  • Account
  • Log In
Explore Liverpool logo white
  • WHAT’S ON
  • OFFERS
  • GUIDES
  • JOBS
  • FOOD & DRINK
    • Best Restaurants
    • Hawksmoor Liverpool
    • Sub Rosa
  • THINGS TO DO
    • Strawberry Field
    • Liverpool Watersports Centre
  • HOTELS
    • Malmaison
  • DIRECTORY
  • LIVE
  • WHAT’S ON
  • OFFERS
  • GUIDES
  • JOBS
  • FOOD & DRINK
    • Best Restaurants
    • Hawksmoor Liverpool
    • Sub Rosa
  • THINGS TO DO
    • Strawberry Field
    • Liverpool Watersports Centre
  • HOTELS
    • Malmaison
  • DIRECTORY
  • LIVE

My Outsourced IT aim to equip disadvantaged homes with free digital devices

  • March 2, 2021
  • Editor
My Outsourced IT aim to equip disadvantaged homes with free digital devices

My Outsourced IT is aiming to equip every disadvantaged home with a free laptop, desktop or tablet.

Founded in March 2020, during the initial outbreak of COVID-19, the charity have to date outfitted more than 400 homes in Manchester, the North West and beyond, with digital devices that would have otherwise been wastefully sitting in someone’s attic or spare room.

In addition, they have also repaired more than 100 devices, free of charge, for families who could not afford to fix their malfunctioning machines. 

Approved by the Manchester City Council, My Outsourced IT is a community project that aims to improve digital inclusion for people of all ages in Greater Manchester, by providing equipment, training, and support to those in need.

They do this by collecting hardware donations and funding from those who can spare a device or the money, inviting applications for computers from people who need it, repurposing and repairing the hardware donations, and delivering them to families that require them the most. 

My Outsourced IT Founder, Andy said “

“As the Coronavirus adage goes, we are indeed in the same storm but not all of us are in the same boat; some of us are on super-yachts, some on rafts, and others have just the one oar. We need each other’s support to stay afloat. Although the digital divide has always prevailed, its effects have become more pronounced during the pandemic.” 

“I started this community project as a tribute to my late parents, with just £5k in hand. The journey began when I stumbled upon a family with 4 children contending with a single phone. My initial capital went towards purchasing second-hand laptops via Facebook, eBay, and such platforms and donating them to families. I discovered families in need through schools and other organisations. The £5k didn’t last long. My Outsourced IT has since been operating on donations that we use for delivering computers, buying parts, and monthly operating costs.”

The charity is also clearly environmentally friendly too. By repurposing old hardware, they are also supporting the green mandate. ‘Green’ is the way forward and with every computer that’s donated and fixed, they are off-setting carbon footprint. A win-win situation!

So, a family in need gets a repurposed device and the planet benefits too.

Andy said:

“We try to incorporate as much green hardware and offset as much carbon footprint in everything we do, from packages on offer to upgrades and services.”

Click here to donate your old machine. 

Visit to apply for a free computer for your home.

The charity cannot weather this storm alone; they need your support. If you can dust off those electronic devices lying in your attic, or can spare a cash donation, please reach out here. 

Follow My Outsourced IT on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for updates.

READ MORE: New series of podcasts being launched by National Museums Liverpool

Share:

Facebook
LinkedIn
X
WhatsApp
Threads
Email

Social Media

Facebook-f Youtube X-twitter Instagram Linkedin Threads

Related Posts

England’s biggest Young Marketeers fresh fruit and veg market coming to Liverpool ONE

England’s biggest Young Marketeers fresh fruit and veg market coming to Liverpool ONE

July 3, 2025
Four arts projects benefit £30k from BID’s Arts & Culture Fund

Four arts projects benefit £30k from BID’s Arts & Culture Fund

June 20, 2025
Work begins on Bootle Strand demolition for regeneration project

Work begins on Bootle Strand demolition for regeneration project

June 19, 2025
RNLI issue water safety advice as hot weather hits North West

RNLI issue water safety advice as hot weather hits North West

June 19, 2025

Latest Posts

Southport gears up for first-ever Coastal Jam Music Festival this September

Southport gears up for first-ever Coastal Jam Music Festival this September

Liverpool encouraged to take part in 'acts of kindness' to celebrate Mandela Day

Liverpool encouraged to take part in ‘acts of kindness’ to celebrate Mandela Day

England’s biggest Young Marketeers fresh fruit and veg market coming to Liverpool ONE

England’s biggest Young Marketeers fresh fruit and veg market coming to Liverpool ONE

Bowring Park to host free family football events to coincide with UEFA Women’s Euro 2025

Bowring Park to host free family football events to coincide with UEFA Women’s Euro 2025

Stay in the loop
Never miss a thing! Stay up to date with all the best articles, events and offers from across Liverpool!

By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Conditions and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Explore Liverpool about news, events, offers and partner promotions. We never share your information with anyone.

Stay in the loop

Never miss a thing! Stay up to date with all the best articles, events and offers from across Liverpool!
SUBSCRIBE NOW

Follow Us ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Twitter Facebook-f Youtube Linkedin-in Threads Instagram
Explore Liverpool logo white

Explore Liverpool is a central hub for the Liverpool City Region, helping not only visitors and students but also residents of the city.

EXPLORE MORE

  • Directory
  • LIVE Webcam
  • WhatsAppenin'
  • Newsletter
  • Weather Forecast

USEFUL LINKS

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Login
  • Add Listing
  • Contact
To find out more, please visit our Terms and Conditions page here.

© 2025 Explore Liverpool. All rights reserved.

Change Location
Find awesome listings near you!
 

Notifications