Refurbit

29/05/2026

Refurbit was proud to attend Colliderfest, spending two days sharing the history of technology with the local community. Our retro tech display and giant-screen Atari games attracted visitors of all ages and sparked conversations about reuse, repair and sustainability.

19/05/2026

Working alongside the Maurice Rawling Centre through the government-funded Warm Spaces programme has been a fantastic opportunity for Refurbit to support the local community.

The centre offers a welcoming, safe space for everyone, with free food, hot drinks, and friendly faces for anyone who needs them. As part of this partnership, Refurbit has been hosting regular pop-in support sessions, helping both adults and children with everyday technology challenges.

From setting up emails and accessing medical records to parental guidance, online safety, paying bills online, and learning how to store photos securely, no question is ever too small, we’re always happy to help.

We’ve also created a pop-up computer room using refurbished laptops and equipment, giving people access to technology in a relaxed and supportive environment. Alongside this, we’ve been distributing free SIM cards in partnership with Good Things Foundation to help people stay connected.

To spark conversation and a little nostalgia, we even brought along some older technology to showcase how far tech has come over the years.

This project is all about warmth, inclusion, digital access, and community support and we’re incredibly proud to be part of it alongside the Maurice Rawling Centre.

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29/09/2025

Jangala’s Big Box is here! A step toward sustainable, planet-positive connectivit, bringing internet to every event. Join us: https://www.janga.la/big-box

We Got the Box! And It’s Everything We’ve Been Waiting For Last week, a big, unassuming box arrived at Jangala HQ. It wasn’t just another shipment — it was the physical embodiment of our mission in action. And let me tell you: we are thrilled. What’s Inside? The box contained Jangala’s r...

22/09/2025

In Hull, digital exclusion is a barrier. At Refurbit, our new digital strategy outlines how we are going to equip community hubs, train digital champions, and deliver ongoing support building resilience, reducing CO₂, and creating opportunity, not just tech. Read more: https://refurbit.co.uk/ch6r

Hull is a city where digital exclusion isn’t just an inconvenience, it’s a barrier to survival. In some neighbourhoods, over half of residents face severe deprivation, lacking both the devices and the skills needed to access jobs, healthcare, or education. At Refurbit, we don’t just refurbish ...

03/09/2025

We loved joining Westhull Community Centre’s Family Fun Day! Mark Kelly’s sing-along and our tech stall brought joy as kids explored retro phones and old computers. Every device we refurbish avoids landfill, and moves us closer to digital inclusion. Thanks, Westhull

We were thrilled to join Westhull Community Centre’s Family Fun Day. As the Centre welcomed back their “good friend Mark Kelly” for an afternoon sing-along, we set up our pop-up tech stall with nostalgic tech, and a mission: to show how old tech can spark joy. Kids tested retro phones and saw ...

19/08/2025

We had a blast at Foster Fest 2025! Our tech stall was buzzing with retro gadgets, cosplay, and community vibes. Big thanks to Foster for Hull, the amazing families, -Squad, -Stories, and all who made it a fun, unforgettable day!

On Sunday 17 August, we joined the Hull community at Foster Fest 2025, a free celebration of fostering, adoption, and care families, organised by Foster for Hull. The Kingswood United FC ground was buzzing with fair‑ground rides, a foam party, a silent disco, a petting zoo, live music, and...

18/07/2025

We had a blast at the HU7 Youth Summit showing off retro tech like Xboxes, VHS players & the Amstrad PPC640! Loads of interest in how things work & even more asking about computer courses for kids Big thanks to 87 Goodhart Rd & all who came by!

Refurbit joined the HU7 Youth Summit for an afternoon of hands-on tech nostalgia, curiosity, and community spirit! We brought along a throwback collection of retro and reused electronics, from vintage mobile phones like the iconic BlackBerry Bold, to VHS players, classic Xbox consoles, and even a fu...

30/06/2025

We’re heading to Foster Fest 2025 on 17 Aug at Kingswood United FC!
Come see us for affordable tech, exclusive discounts, free raffle entry & more.
Proud to support Hull’s fostering & adoption community
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We're proud to announce that Refurbit will be attending Foster Fest 2025 on Sunday 17 August, from 12 noon to 6pm at Kingswood United FC, HU7 4LY and we can’t wait to meet you there! Organised by Foster for Hull, this fantastic

27/06/2025

Their Community Radio needed a base of operations — so we stepped in to help!
We’ve just installed a refurbished PC with dual monitors (affectionately dubbed the “Radio PC”) along with an interactive TV to support presentations, creative sessions, and community broadcasts.
As the centre is mid-refurb, we had to get a bit creative with the setup for now - but everything’s up and running and ready to serve.
All of the tech has been rescued, refurbished, and reimagined for a second life.
Saving waste and empowering the community

Their Community Radio needed a base of operations — so we stepped in to help! We’ve just installed a refurbished PC with dual monitors (affectionately dubbed the “Radio PC”) along with an interactive TV to support presentations, creative sessions, and community broadcasts. As the centre is m...