Surplus IT saving young lives

Surplus IT saving young lives

Across the country organisations have surplus computers and technical equipment that could help raise vital funds to helpthe national Children’s Air Ambulance (TCAA) save young lives.

The ever-changing world of technology and an increase in hybrid working has led many companies to adapt and upgrade their IT equipment. For most, the turnover of equipment is unavoidable, but teams are often unsure about what to do with the old equipment and face confusion about the destruction of data and potential recycling bills; that’s where the charity’s IT Asset Reuse department can help.

Donating IT equipment to the Children’s Air Ambulance is a free, convenient, and time-saving solution which helps the charity to continue its lifesaving service. 

TCAA’s six-step IT Asset Reuse Process

01 – LIAISE

The TCAA team liaise with organisations offering a free collection service.

02 – TEST

Once collected they test all equipment for safety and the viability of resale.

03 – DATA WIPE

Destroy data contained in any form of media using Blanccobinary data wiping software.

04 – DESTROY

Destroy any data bearing media that cannot be wiped

05 – CERTIFY

Receive tamperproof certificates for each item the charity was able to data-wipe along with a destruction report for any additional HDD’s, these can be stored to prove the safe destruction of your data.

06 – REUSE

Where applicable we refurbish equipment ready for resale.

“Corporate Social Responsibility is high on the agenda for many. With organisations reviewing the impact they have, both environmentally and within the community, we are keen to work with organisations who have a large amount of redundant stock or who regularly update their IT equipment and are aware of the environmental impact this has. Our service is a great, cost-effective way to decrease your carbon footprint at the same time as supporting a charity.

The amount of WEE waste created each year is growing and whilst it’s great these items aren’t ending up in landfill, recycling is an intensive, chemically lead process which is often unnecessary, as these items still have plenty of life left in them, they’re just a little slow for corporate use, but they should be part of the circular economy. Why create waste when you don’t have to?  We aim to reuse as much of each donation as possible and recycle what we can’t.” – Sam Frost, TCAA, IT Asset Reuse Manager.

The Children’s Air Ambulance is a national lifesaving high-speed transfer service – flying critically ill babies and children in clinically designed helicopters from one hospital to another for specialist care. 

The charity receives no government funding and relies entirely on donations to raise the £3,500 needed for every mission. Your support will help to keep hope alive for these patients and their families.

Donated technical items can include PCs, laptops, all-in-ones, servers, tablets and mobiles (restored to factory settings), desktop printers, widescreen monitors, networking gear and more. Data wiped to MOD, InfoSec level 5 standards. To find out more about TCAA’s IT Asset Reuse Services, visit www.childrensairambulance.org.uk, or call 0300 3045 999. 

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