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Circular Tech Expo is encouraging organisations to sign the IT Reuse for Good Charter
In 2025 Good Things Foundation collaborated with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), VodafoneThree and DeloitteUK to launch the first government-backed charter ‘IT Reuse for Good’, advocating for organisations to consider reusing their tech for social good. Since launch 43 organisations have signed the charter making over 22,000 devices available for reuse.
The IT Reuse for Good charter promotes a ‘reuse first’ approach to IT assets (like laptops and smartphones) and is an opportunity for organisations to give their devices a second-life by refurbishing and gifting them to someone who is digitally excluded.
The charter sets a new standard for responsible, sustainable IT asset management in the UK. It aims to add to, not replace, existing asset disposal processes by creating positive social and environmental impact.
The charter reflects the government’s commitment to:
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increase the number of quality devices given to people who need them
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promote a more circular approach to using devices
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embedding a ‘re-use first’ approach as a standard practice in asset management
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