Get Involved
There are lots of ways to support digital inclusion
Getting involved with furbd is easy and flexible. Whether you are donating time, technology, or support, every contribution helps technology reach the people who need it most.
Choose how you'd like to get involved
Donate technology
Donating unused tech is one of the simplest ways to support furbd.
Laptops, desktops, tablets, and other devices can often be refurbished and reused. When devices cannot be reused, they are carefully stripped so parts can be reused or recycled responsibly.
Nothing is wasted.
Buy from our online store
You can also support furbd by buying a refurbished device from our online store.
Refurbished devices cost less than buying new, helping you save money while still getting quality, reliable technology. Choosing refurbished also reduces waste and keeps usable tech in circulation. Every purchase helps fund our work and gives technology a second life.
Need more than one device?
We offer good value on bulk orders of refurbished tech. Just get in touch.
(Call David on 07913635508 for answers to all your questions about bulk orders)
Fundraise for furbd
Fundraising helps us refurbish more devices and support digital inclusion across the Tees Valley.
From individual challenges to workplace fundraisers, every effort helps turn unused technology into access and opportunity.
Corporate Sponsorship
Corporate sponsorship helps furbd grow its reach and work with more communities.
Sponsorship can include financial support, donated equipment, or practical involvement. A downloadable sponsorship pack is available with full details.
Corporate Volunteer Days
Not all donated devices can be reused as they are. Some need to be stripped so parts can be reused or recycled responsibly.
Corporate volunteer days help us do this at scale. With a team of volunteers, what would take our small team weeks can often be achieved in a single day.
It is hands on, practical, and makes a real difference.
Donate to support furbd
Donations help keep furbd running day to day.
Core costs like rent, utilities, and keeping the lights on are some of the hardest things for charities to fund, but they are essential. They make everything else possible.
By donating, you are helping furbd stay open, support our small team, and continue refurbishing devices and getting them out into the community.
Every donation, big or small, helps us be here tomorrow.
Become a distributor
furbd works through trusted local organisations who know their communities.
Distributors identify people who are digitally excluded and request devices that match their goals. This helps ensure technology reaches the right people with the right support.
If you are an organisation supporting people who could benefit from digital access, you may be able to become a furbd distributor.
Recommend us and help spread the word
Sometimes the most powerful support is simply telling others about furbd.
If you know an organisation, business, or community group that could benefit from refurbished technology or support digital inclusion, helping spread the word can make a real difference.
Together, as a community
furbd works because people come together to support their community.
When individuals, organisations, and businesses all play a part, unused technology becomes access, opportunity, and connection. Every device donated, every hour volunteered, and every recommendation shared helps strengthen the support around people who need it most.
By working together, we can help more people get online, stay connected, and move forward with confidence.