Charity Support

Digital Enablement

Providing access to technology and support for charities of all kinds, as well as CICs delivering community-focused work that supports people from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds. This support is designed to help organisations continue vital services, strengthen digital engagement, improve access to opportunities, and create room for sustainable growth and long-term impact.

How equipment is allocated

Equipment is allocated based on need, not on a first come, first served basis. Waiting times may vary depending on available stock and demand.

Donating equipment

We welcome donations of working equipment that supports digital engagement, such as laptops, tablets, mobile phones, monitors, chargers and connectivity devices.

Objectives

  1.  To create a database of tradespeople and professionals willing to volunteer their time and expertise.
  2. To match those volunteers with the needs of Portsmouth charities, allowing them to focus funds on frontline activities rather than infrastructure.

Impact

  • 4 emergency requests supported.
  • 4 laptops and 1 bicycle provided to community initiatives.
  • Supported a collapsing charity to ensure £90,000 goes to local community organisations.
  • University Masters Consultancy Project secured to support the marketing of Portsmouth Community Lottery.
  • Raised over £15,000 and donated 100 devices to local schools.

Testimonials

Charity Laptop Bundle

The Shaping Portsmouth Digital Enablement programme is offering charities a laptop bundle which includes:

  • 1x Laptop
  • 1x Monitor
  • 1x Keyboard
  • 1x Mouse
  • 1x Laptop power adapter
  • 1x Monitor power cable
  • 1x monitor connection cable (VGA or DVI, as appropriate)
  • 1x StarTech display adapter (If required, while supplies last)

If you are from a Portsmouth-based Charity and would like to request a bundle, please complete the Digital Enablement support application form.

Laptop Specs

Dell Latitude 3580:

Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
Processor: Intel(R) Core (TM) i5-7200U CPU @ 2.50 GHz
Installed RAM: 12.00 GB (11.7 GB usable)
Storage: 119 GB
Graphics Card: Intel(R) HD Graphics 620
Display: 15.6”, HD (1366 x 768), TN, Non-Touch
Networking: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1, Gigabit Ethernet
Integrated Webcam: Yes

Dell Latitude 3590:

Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
Processor: Intel(R) Core (TM) i5-7200U CPU @ 2.50 GHz
Installed RAM: 8.00 GB (7.90 GB usable)
Storage: 119 GB
Graphics Card: Intel(R) HD Graphics 360
Display: 15.6”, HD (1366 x 768), TN, Non-Touch
Networking: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Integrated Webcam: Yes

Dell Latitude 3301:

Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
Processor: Intel(R) Core (TM) i5-8265U CPU @ 1.60 GHz
Installed RAM: 8.00 GB (7.82GB usable)
Storage: 119 GB
Graphics Card: Intel(R) HD Graphics 620
Display: 13.3”, HD (1366 x 768), TN, Non-Touch
Networking: 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.1, Gigabit Ethernet
Integrated Webcam: Yes