Power to Connect believes that everyone deserves equal access to technology. It’s our job to ensure every young resident has access to the same connectivity, tech and skills, irrespective of their background.
In April 2020, Power to Connect was set up as a partnership between Wandsworth Council and Battersea Power Station (BPSDC).
We set out to raise awareness of digital exclusion and to support local families across Wandsworth who were struggling to access home-schooling due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Incorporated as an independent Community Interest Company in May 2020, we have collected, updated and delivered laptops, tablets and desktop computers to schools and community organisations in Wandsworth, so far delivering over 2,000.
In September 2020, Power to Connect was awarded the Community Impact Award at the Tech4Good Awards by AbilityNet, sponsored by BT.
Over 2 years on we’re on a mission to provide technology and skills to parts of the community that are digitally excluded, helping to close the digital divide.
We are committed to continue to work with local businesses, residents and corporate partners to recycle, refurbish and redistribute more devices to children and young people in Wandsworth. We continue to develop our Digital Skills Training and support to those who need it most to ensure Wandsworth is a truly digital inclusive borough.
Our amazing transport #volunteers have been hard at work delivering essential devices across #Wandsworth over the past few weeks 💻🚗 @wandbc @enableLC @WandsworthFB @AshcroftAcademy @BonifaceTooting @FurzedownSch @TootingPrimary @Penwortham212 @OLQH_SW19 @CCK_Roehampton
So happy to be able to support such an amazing charity 💫💻
We're expanding+seeking Digital Skills Community Tutors to join our team! Help deliver engaging training for adults facing digital exclusion. You'll design and lead group classes+Digital Drop-ins at community spaces in #Wandsworth. Full job description👇
https://bit.ly/P2Ctutor
💻Just a reminder that our #DigitalDropins are on break this week for half term! We'll be back next week as usual+the exciting new additional of Tues 2-4pm @ BatterseaPark Library-see you there! #Wandsworth @wandsworthlibs @BetterBattersea @Better_BP @RoehamptonL @TootingLibrary
This week we’ve hosted two Family Online Safety courses at #Battersea + #Roehampton Family Hubs for #GetOnlineWeek
Parents and carers explored the pros and cons of social media + online gaming while gaining practical tips to help keep their children safe online🛡️💻 #Wandsworth
Did you know that thanks to @GoodThingsFdn @VodafoneUK @ThreeUK @VMO2News we can offer free data via the #NationalDataBank
These can be accessed via any of our Digital Drop-ins in #Wandsworth #GetOnlineWeek
Some recent deliveries for #GetOnlineWeek 💻📦 @beatrixpottersc @WandsworthFB @AshcroftAcademy @FurzedownSch
A huge thank you to our IT+Transport #volunteers for refurbishing+delivering donated devices across #Wandsworth 💫
🌐Today kicks off #GetOnlineWeek Check out our Digital Drop-in schedule in #Wandsworth
📍Battersea Library, Monday 10am-12pm
📍Roehampton Library, Monday 2pm-4pm
📍Tooting Library, Friday 2pm-4pm
Join us, chat with one of our amazing #volunteers and get connected 💻✨
Digital Drop-in schedule #Wandsworth
📍Battersea Library, every Monday, 10am-12pm
📍Roehampton Library, every Monday, 10am-12pm
📍Tooting Library, every Friday, 2pm-4pm
Come along and connect with others on all things #digital, share tips and get advice from our #volunteers
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