Our Mission

We believe everyone should have the chance to be part of the digital world, and we're committed to making digital inclusion possible for all.

Our team

We’re the Assistive Technology and Digital Divide team – a small, committed group working to make digital tools and spaces more inclusive and accessible to everyone. We focus on removing barriers that exclude people, especially those with disabilities or limited access to technology. Our aim is simple: to help create a fairer digital world where no one is left out.

Our impact

Assistive technology awareness & advocacy

Raising voices

Advocating for greater recognition of assistive technology needs in communities.

Educational outreach

Informing organisations and individuals about available assistive solutions.

Policy influence

Working with stakeholders to improve accessibility standards and regulations.

Lambeth Assistive Technology Centre

In partnership with Lambeth Council, we unveiled the Lambeth Assistive Technology Centre in May 2025. This groundbreaking initiative is open to everyone and empowers individuals with cognitive, hearing, visual or physical challenges to confidently use assistive technology and improve digital access.

ATech assessments

Our comprehensive assessment process helps individuals with disabilities to identify and implement the right technological solutions to enhance independence, productivity and quality of life.

We offer help with personalised evaluations, daily living support, skill development, technology matching,and ongoing support.

Empowering through the Assistive Technology Guide

MCS has released a groundbreaking 245-page guide to the world of Digital Assistive Technology (ATech). This comprehensive resource has already found its way into the hands of 140 libraries and 40 JobCentre Plus locations across London. Packed with insights on the latest ATech innovations, the guide is a game-changer for those seeking to navigate the digital landscape.

"This is an extraordinary book that has the power to change lives."
- Emma Weston, CEO Digital Unite

The Assistive Technology Guide

Accessible building use guidance

Staff training

Educating building personnel on accessibility features and inclusive practices.

User resources

Creating accessible guides and materials for building visitors and occupants.

Ongoing support

Providing continued consultation to maintain and improve accessibility standards.

MCS – closing the digital divide

At Millennium Community Solutions, we have taken real steps to close the digital divide and support underserved communities. Many families in the UK are still struggling to recover from the pandemic, now facing rising living costs. The unemployed, elderly or individuals with special needs or disabilities are also being left behind without access to digital and online technology.

We believe everyone should have the chance to be part of the digital world, and we are committed to making digital inclusion possible for all. Our mission is to bridge the gap and ensure that no one is left behind in the digital age.

Digital divide facts

Digital inequality remains a critical issue across the UK, creating barriers to opportunity and inclusion.

Connectivity Gap

Over 1.5 million UK households still lack internet access, primarily affecting low-income communities.

Device Accessibility

11% of households with children do not have adequate devices for educational needs.

Age Divide

42% of people over 75 remain offline, missing essential services and social connections.

Employment Impact

82% of jobs require digital skills, leaving the digitally excluded at severe disadvantage.

We are transforming e-waste into positive environmental impact

Millennium Community Solutions is turning discarded technology into powerful environmental solutions, one device at a time. Now is the time for MCS to bring targeted interventions to support the green economy with climate justice and equity at the heart. With specialist business support, access to the right space as well as digitally upskilling Lambeth’s diverse residents with net-zero skills, we will help this flourishing economy to attract investment and grow.

The global e-waste crisis: a growing threat

62 million tonnes

e-waste generated worldwide in 2024 4 the fastest-growing waste stream on the planet according to the World Health Organisation.

Only 22.3%

of discarded electronics are properly recycled; the rest pollute soil, water, and air with toxic metals like lead and mercury.

MCS Lambeth: for Net Zero 2030

Climate partnership

Formed in October 2025 by MCS and Lambeth to drive collective climate action.

Delivering climate action

Focused on a borough-wide strategy to accelerate environmental initiatives.

Achieving Net Zero

Working towards Lambeth’s ambitious goal of zero emissions

Building a climate-resilient borough

Creating a robust community able to withstand climate challenges.

Promoting healthier, happier lives

Ensuring residents benefit from a sustainable and thriving environment.

The Founding Partners

https://lambethclimatepartnership.org/about-us

The Founding Partners are organisations representing health, housing, local government, culture, education and climate tech. They have significant leadership roles in Lambeth and have agreed to lead, oversee, and monitor the delivery of Lambeth’s Climate Action Plan. The partnership supported the development of the 20 goals in Lambeth’s Climate Action Plan and now aims to achieve these goals through collaboration, strategy and joint delivery

Building a collaborative climate ecosystem

The Climate Partnership strives to create an ecosystem of collaboration and climate action by organisations of all types and residents across the Borough. This comprehensive approach ensures that all segments of the community are empowered and engaged in achieving Lambeth’s net-zero goals.

Engaging organisations

We work with a diverse range of organisations including local businesses, charities, community groups, and educational institutions. This collaboration fosters innovative solutions, shares best practices, and leverages collective resources to maximise impact.

Empowering residents

Residents are at the heart of our climate action. Through volunteer networks, community projects, and citizen assemblies, we enable individuals to directly participate in shaping policies, implementing local

Collaboration in practice

Joint initiative

Collaborating on projects like community gardens, energy efficiency drives, and waste

reduction campaigns to create tangible local impact.

Knowledge sharing

Hosting workshops, seminars, and online platforms to exchange ideas, share expertise, and educate the community on climate solutions and sustainability.

Policy influence

Gathering feedback and input from all stakeholders to inform and influence local climate policies, ensuring they are reflective of community needs and aspirations.

Why repurposing electronics matters

Carbon footprint reduction

Manufacturing a single smartphone emits about 55kg of CO2 equivalent, mostly from production

Valuable resource recovery

Recycling 1 million mobiles recovers 35,000 lbs of copper, 772 lbs of silver, and 75 lbs of gold.

Mining impact prevention

Extending device life reduces demand for mining rare earth metals, preventing ecological damage.

MCS’s environmental impact by numbers

800+ smartphones repurposed and given new life

500 laptops restored to full functionality

200 desktop PCs refurbished for continued use

400 tablets transformed from waste to tools

Preventing e-waste and landfill pollution

By repurposing devices, MCS directly diverts thousands of electronics from landfills. This prevents hazardous materials like lead, mercury, and cadmium from leaching into soil and water sources, safeguarding ecosystems and public health from toxic pollution.

Conserving resources and energy

Each refurbished device significantly reduces the demand for new manufacturing. This

directly translates to conserving finite natural resources like precious metals (gold, copper, rare earths) and plastics, alongside saving the substantial energy required for mining, processing, and assembly.

Detailed CO2 emissions savings

Manufacturing a single new smartphone generates approximately 55 kg of CO2e. For laptops and desktop PCs, this footprint can be even higher. MCS’s collective efforts repurpose over 1900 devices annually, contributing to an estimated CO2 reduction equivalent to powering hundreds of homes. This calculation is based on comprehensive EPA energy savings models, highlighting a tangible impact on climate change mitigation by avoiding energy-intensive production processes.

Through these impactful actions, MCS not only extends the lifecycle of valuable technology but also champions a sustainable future, significantly reducing the environmental burden associated with electronic consumption.

The toxic toll of discarded devices

Environmental contamination

Improper disposal releases arsenic, lead, mercury, and other neurotoxicants contaminating groundwater and harming ecosystems.

Human health risks

Informal recycling exposes vulnerable communities, including children and pregnant women, to hazardous chemicals.

Social and environmental ripple effects

Community empowerment

Our repurposed devices provide affordable technology access to underserved communities.

Reduced manufacturing

MCS in turn, lower demand for new devices reduces mining and manufacturing emissions.

Global impact

MCS is also supporting worldwide efforts to tackle e-waste crisis and protect vulnerable populations.

How you can join the movement

1. Donate responsibly – Give old electronics to certified refurbishers like MCS instead of throwing them away

2. Choose refurbished – opt for restored devices to significantly reduce your personal carbon footprint.

3. Advocate for change – support responsible e-waste management and recycling policies in your community.

MCS: leading the charge for a greener tomorrow

1,900+ devices repurposed

Tangible environmental and social benefits delivered through innovative e-waste solutions.

Sustainable future

Transforming e-waste from global threat into valuable resource.

Join our mission

Making technology work for people and the planet together.