Hundreds of people across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire are gaining vital access to technology thanks to a device donation drive by independent broadband provider Quickline.
From tablets for village halls to Chromebooks for frontline charities, the initiative is helping families, children and jobseekers get online and stay connected.
Among the largest donations were 50 tablets provided to Cash for Kids, supporting vulnerable children identified through local schools and community groups.
Laura Stead from Cash for Kids East Yorkshire and Yorkshire Coast said: “I see every day how difficult it can be for families who simply can’t afford access to technology. Without it, children can struggle to complete homework or feel included with their classmates.
“Because of Quickline, 50 local children now have the tools they need to learn, grow in confidence and feel part of the digital world. This donation will make a genuine difference to real families in our community.”
Elsewhere, 30 tablets were donated to Community VISION, serving East Riding of Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire.
Devan Witter from VISION said: “These devices will support our Digital Inclusion 4 All project, helping voluntary organisations and communities build digital skills, access essential online services and stay connected. Partnerships like this are vital in reducing digital exclusion and ensuring no one is left behind.”
Further donations have supported Sheffield Futures in South Yorkshire, helping young people into employment and providing digital access for those seeking advice and support.
And in North Yorkshire, community centres and village halls in Bedale and Helperby, both connected to full fibre by Quickline, have also been equipped with tablets for local residents.
Rachel Bowerman, Social Value Manager at Quickline, said: “We work with communities across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire to tackle barriers to connectivity. Broadband access is vital, but devices matter just as much. This is a simple step that can have a powerful impact.”
The device donation programme forms part of Quickline’s wider Project Gigabit commitment, helping to tackle digital poverty and ensure rural and underserved communities are not left behind.