“We set-out and have achieved a process for charities that instead of costing them money, earns them money from hardware they can no longer use. In this way, we offer our services to support them and their work”.
- Bill Champness, Founder of Hardware Associates
At Hardware Associates we are specialists in supplying refurbished, budget friendly laptops, tablets and desktop computers to charities across the UK, as well as servers, spares and accessories including audio equipment.
Over more than 20 years we are proud to have equipped many charitable organisations with the IT requirements they need to succeed, at excellent value for money. We have achieved costs of up to 80% less than buying brand new PCs and laptops, and also remove and resell redundant IT from charities as they upgrade.
Whatever your organisation’s sector, we’re available to help. Browse our range online including popular Apple and Dell models, and call us on 01428 707900 Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm to discuss your needs, or complete our online form during weekends. We can then create a bespoke solution for your charity.
Our process for computers for charities
Whilst we tailor our services to each charity that we work with, you can expect the following from our expert and friendly team when you get in touch:
- Free, no obligation quote - Our team will take the time to understand your computer requirements and budget before providing a free, no obligation quote
- A bespoke solution with reduced costs - Based on your requirements we will source IT to best suit your needs, whether it’s a one-off purchase or across multiple IT suites throughout the country.
- Supply and delivery - Once the right solution has been decided on and the purchase order completed, we will prepare the order and deliver your high quality, refurbished IT to your location(s) at a time to suit you.
- Ongoing support - All of our refurbished computers come with a free one year warranty, for your peace of mind. If any issues arise after this time, we are also available for repairs.
- Upgrades - Once your IT reaches its end of life, if you choose to keep us as your supplier, we can look to remove your redundant IT and once tested and cleaned we will offer an amount based on market value that can be put toward your upgrade.
As a team we have worked with the NSPCC since 2017 across their UK sites. In the first two years we were able to turn their redundant IT assets into £18,000, which we donated back to the charity, including sponsorship to Shaun Gregory, one of the trustees, who raised a total of £54,000 running the London Marathon.
You can read more about our work with the charity in our NSPCC case study, which goes into detail about the importance of stringent data checks during the refurbishment process to protect sensitive data, which is absolutely essential.
High performance computers for the charity sector
Charities require reliable IT solutions the same as every other sector, and refurbished PCs and laptops are the perfect solution when great value for money is required. Our refurbished IT secures you excellent pricing alongside maximum efficiency meaning you get more for less.
At Hardware Associates, budget-friendly computers are of the highest quality with modern specifications and fast performance, meaning you can concentrate on your organisation's work with IT that will help you reach your goals.
All of our computers, tablets and laptops for charities are either refurbished Grade A or Grade B, which means they will be either:
- Grade A: the highest possible grade for refurbished computers; in an excellent or very good condition that can be considered as like new, with some minor cosmetic marks, light scratches or shiny areas
- Grade B: a very good or good condition with some noticeable marks and scratches as signs of previous use, with the functionality of Grade A products
Through our work with charities in the UK, we understand that financial decisions need to be carefully considered and that cost savings are necessary wherever possible. By choosing refurbished computers, laptops and accessories, charities can access high quality IT without the inflated price tag.
Why do charities choose Hardware Associates?
We’re pleased to be one of the leaders in supplying computers to charities across the UK and our knowledge, experience and tailored solutions combine with our state of the art IT to make us perfectly placed to work with your organisation.
Trust is important in the charity sector and you need to work with suppliers you can rely on and return to time and time again. You can rely on us for fair and transparent services, as well as a great deal that delivers on quality, price and value.
We have over 20 years of experience
Our experience means we’ll be able to give you the best advice on how to either remove or supply the IT for your organisation, backed up by our past success. We have worked with charities of all sizes and will take the time to understand how you work and what you need from us.
Free one year warranty included
We offer a free 12 month warranty on all refurbished IT to charities, giving you peace of mind that each device is high quality and will perform well for you.
Tailored, budget conscious approach
Our approach is to save you money and offer you better value for money when it comes to your IT. We are proud to support charities with our services and will also do as much as we can to help you meet your goals, all within budget.
Environmentally friendly technology
Choosing refurbished computers for your charity means that you are taking a green approach. Instead of putting pressure on mining new resources for IT, you are reusing essentially recycled devices. In addition to saving you money, it reduces landfill waste.
Popular computers for charities
The computers a charity needs will be dependent on the tasks staff and volunteers need to complete and we’ll always advise on models and specifications that suit your organisation.
Elements to consider will include:
- Memory
- Speed
- Screen size
- Accessibility features
- Compatibility
- Portability
Computer services for charities
Refurbished computers for charities
Why buy new when you could save up to 80% with a refurbished laptop, server or desktop? We offer a wide range of refurbished IT for charitable organisations to meet your needs. If you have redundant IT, we may be able to refurbish it and sell it on for you.
Computer parts
We supply over 20,000 spare computer parts so you can fix your technology for a minimal cost. Find out more about our computer parts and get in touch to enquire about bulk orders.
Computer repairs
We offer a simple and fast computer repairs service for charities across the UK. If your computers have become slow, crash often, or have other issues that affect your work, we’ll be happy to help.
Dell, Apple, HP and Microsoft
Since 1997 we have gained extensive knowledge of leading IT brands such as Dell, Apple, HP and Microsoft to name just a few. Whatever brand and whatever type of query you may have we are here to help and source the best solutions for your charity.
Our warehouse
We have a 4,000ft² IT warehouse that we use for testing, repairing, stocking and supplying spare parts and computers.
Our pricing is very competitive and we stock an extensive range of refurbished laptops, desktops, servers, monitors and accessories ready for immediate dispatch.
In addition to offering parts, repairs and systems we are also a Microsoft registered refurbisher.
Dispatching computers for charities
We can dispatch any item to your doorstep incredibly quickly. We are able to dispatch to anywhere in the UK right up to 6pm every day.
Timed delivery choices include pre-9.30am, pre-12pm and pre-3pm. We can also organise same-day deliveries if required.
Easy payment and finance option
Credit accounts can be set up immediately if an official purchase order is provided. Payment can also be easily and efficiently made by SagePay or PayPal.
If applicable, Hardware Associates also offer a finance option supplied by Money Sphere who adhere to all DfE regulations and are Government compliant.
Get in touch today
To benefit from our services and to see how much we could save you on high quality refurbished computers for charities, please call us on 01428 707900. We can arrange same day deliveries and once the purchase order is complete, payment is easy.
We can also supply thousands of spare computer parts - as well as refurbished servers, laptops and computers for charities - and we offer a fast and efficient repairs service.