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Some centres also offer training courses. These services are usually free. Enter your postcode on the site to find centres near you.</p><h2>Good Things Foundation: The National Databank</h2><p>Internet access is essential in today's society, and yet 2 million households have no home internet, and 2.4 million can't afford a mobile phone contract. This lack of access often affects vulnerable people facing other inequalities.</p><p>To ensure everyone benefits from internet connectivity, Good Things Foundation built <a href="https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/our-services/national-databank">The National Databank</a>. Launched in July 2021 with our strategic partner Virgin Media O2, the National Databank was founded to tackle data poverty and isolation during the Covid-19 pandemic.</p><h2>Surrey Coalition for Disabled People</h2><p>Surrey Coalition's <a href="https://surreycoalition.org.uk/areas-of-work/technology/tech-to-community-connect/">Tech Angels</a> can loan a smart device if someone has no access to one for a year. They have the opportunity to 'buy' the device for good after the loan period by making a donation to the charity.</p><h2>We Are Digital</h2><p>As part of their digital exclusion work with Vodafone, We Are Digital offer <a href="https://www.wearegroup.com/vodafone-partnership">free SIM cards</a> with 20GB of data, and 6 months of free calls and texts. SIMs are limited in number, but are available to those who are digitally excluded, in need, or on a low income.</p><h2>Vodafone - The Great British Tech Appeal</h2><p>Donate your old smartphone or tablet and <a href="https://www.vodafone.co.uk/help-and-information/tech-appeal">Vodafone</a> gift them to people in need along with free data, calls, and texts.</p><p>With the help of our charity partner, Barnardo's, they'll clean up, re-box and give your donated tech to someone in need, along with six months of free data, calls, and texts.</p><p>These devices are a vital lifeline, making sure people can keep in touch with family, friends and support workers, and access healthcare and education.</p><p>So far, they have collected 45,000 devices and donated more than 15,000 to people who need it most.</p><h2>CPR Computer Recycling</h2><p>Their Surrey Computer Recycling service helps businesses and school meet environmental targets by providing a safe and environmentally friendly way of recycling your old computer equipment. 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