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Big names like Deloitte and VodafoneThree alongside leading charity Good Things Foundation are uniting with government to encourage organisations to donate pre-loved tech to digital excluded Brits.
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The charter sets out principles for organisations to adhere to including ensuring devices are securely wiped, professionally refurbished and fit for purpose so they can be provided free of charge to those who need them.
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Helen Milner OBE, CEO of Good Things Foundation, said:
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Digital Inclusion Action Plan documents
- Digital Inclusion Action Plan
- Research shows that digitally excluded people face higher costs for things like home insurance, train travel and food paying up to 25% more on average than consumers who are online. (page 5)
- 1.5 million people in the UK currently lack access to a basic laptop, tablet or smartphone
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