This toolkit takes key learnings from current device lending and gifting schemes and provides advice for London councils and other organisations that wish to set up similar schemes. Please note, the recommendations in this guide are not exhaustive and it does not cover how to source digital devices.
One way that London councils can help is by lending or gifting digital devices, such as tablets and laptops, to local residents who do not have their own.
Councils and other organisations have two main options when providing digital devices to digitally excluded residents – lending and gifting.
Key considerations prior to setting up your scheme and top tips for each of them based on lessons learned from existing device lending and gifting schemes.
You might choose to manage your device lending or gifting scheme internally or partner with a community organisation. Here, we cover partnerships, application processes and the option of providing additional support.
You might choose to manage your device lending or gifting scheme internally or partner with a community organisation. Here, we cover partnerships, application processes and the option of providing additional support.
