New appeal to tackle the digital exclusion

Your unwanted hardware can help all those in need

- EXPRESS REPORTER

Renfrewshire residents are being encouraged to donate unwanted devices to a new project that seeks to tackle digital exclusion.

The initiative will refurbish and rehome unwanted phones, tablets and laptops to help people who do not have access to digital devices.

Residents can now drop-off unwanted devices at four libraries across Renfrewshire: Ferguslie Library, Johnstone Library, Paisley Central Library and Renfrew Library.

Donated devices will be securely wiped and refurbished by Renfrewshire-based charity Pachedu before being redistributed to individuals and families who have no or limited digital access.

This means more people will be able to get online for work, learning, accessing services and staying connected.

E-Quality Access is being delivered by Pachedu whose work supports equality and access to opportunities for local communities.