COMPCHARITY
3-YEAR ROADMAP
Building Ireland’s Circular Technology Network
CompCharity aims to reduce electronic waste, expand digital access, and help businesses adopt AI. The project combines technology reuse, social impact, and sustainable business services. Over three years, the goal is to grow from an early-stage initiative into a national platform connecting companies, communities, and technology.
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🚀 YEAR 1 — FOUNDATION
🎯 Main objective
Build the core system, partnerships, and proof of concept.
During the first year, CompCharity focuses on creating the operational foundation: building relationships with companies that donate old technology, establishing refurbishment processes, launching resale channels, and demonstrating real community impact.
🏢 Corporate tech donations
Many organisations replace laptops and computers every few years. Instead of these devices becoming electronic waste, CompCharity collects them and prepares them for reuse.
Devices collected may include:
💻 Laptops
🖥 Desktop computers
📱 Tablets
🔌 IT equipment and accessories
Companies benefit from:
• responsible disposal of old technology
• contribution to sustainability and ESG goals
• supporting digital access in the community
Year 1 target:
50 partner companies
🔧 Refurbishment program
Devices collected by CompCharity go through a refurbishment process including:
✔ secure data wiping
✔ hardware checks and repairs
✔ RAM or SSD upgrades when possible
✔ installation of modern operating systems
Devices are then used in two ways:
🎓 donated to students and families
🛒 sold online to fund operations
Year 1 targets:
• 1,000 devices collected
• 700 devices refurbished
• 300 computers donated
🛒 Resale channels
To make the model financially sustainable, suitable refurbished devices are sold through online marketplaces such as eBay and other resale platforms.
Revenue generated helps fund:
• refurbishment costs
• logistics and operations
• device donations
Year 1 resale revenue target:
€60,000
🤖 AI consultation exchange
CompCharity offers businesses practical AI consultation in exchange for donating old technology. This creates a win-win relationship where companies receive useful guidance while communities benefit from refurbished devices.
Examples include:
• AI tools for marketing and productivity
• workflow automation ideas
• AI support for small business operations
• AI tools for e-commerce and customer service
Year 1 targets:
• 40 consultations delivered
• 10 ongoing consulting relationships
🌍 Year 1 outcome
By the end of the first year, CompCharity aims to have a functioning model, early partnerships, proven social impact, and a strong foundation for attracting sponsors and grant funding.
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📈 YEAR 2 — EXPANSION
🎯 Main objective
Scale the model across Ireland and increase both impact and revenue.
In the second year, CompCharity expands its collection network, increases refurbishment capacity, and strengthens both the resale marketplace and consulting services.
🌐 National collection network
Partnerships expand to include:
🏢 corporations
🎓 universities
💼 SMEs
🏛 public organisations
This network makes it easier for organisations across Ireland to donate unused technology.
Year 2 target:
5,000 devices collected
🔧 Central refurbishment hub
A dedicated refurbishment hub will be created to handle larger volumes of devices.
The hub will support:
⚙ hardware diagnostics
💾 upgrades and repairs
🔄 recycling of usable components
It can also serve as a training space for:
👨💻 young technicians
📚 students interested in IT skills
🛒 Marketplace expansion
Sales channels expand to include:
• eBay
• Whatnot or live-selling platforms
• direct website sales
Year 2 resale revenue target:
€250,000 annually
🤖 AI consulting growth
The AI consulting service expands to help Irish SMEs adopt AI tools that improve efficiency and sales.
Services may include:
📊 AI analytics tools
📣 AI marketing automation
🛍 AI support for e-commerce businesses
Year 2 consulting revenue target:
€150,000 annually
🎓 Social impact expansion
With more devices processed, donations to communities increase significantly.
Priority groups include:
• students
• job seekers
• low-income families
• charities and community organisations
Year 2 target:
1,500 donated devices
🌍 Year 2 outcome
By the end of the second year, CompCharity becomes a recognised social enterprise with a scalable model combining technology reuse, community impact, and commercial sustainability.
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🌍 YEAR 3 — NATIONAL PLATFORM
🎯 Main objective
Position CompCharity as one of Ireland’s leading circular technology initiatives.
In the third year, the organisation expands nationally, strengthens partnerships with major companies and institutions, and launches larger programs in education and digital skills.
National corporate network
CompCharity partners with large organisations seeking meaningful ESG initiatives and sustainable technology disposal.
Year 3 target:
10,000 devices collected annually
🎓 CompCharity Digital Academy
A new training initiative provides programs in:
💻 digital literacy
🔐 cybersecurity basics
🤖 AI productivity tools
🛒 e-commerce skills
Participants may receive refurbished laptops as part of their training.
🛍 CompCharity marketplace
CompCharity launches its own online store where refurbished devices can be purchased directly.
Products may include:
💻 refurbished laptops
🖥 desktop computers
📱 refurbished smartphones
Year 3 resale revenue target:
€600,000 annually
🤖 AI consulting division
The AI consulting side becomes a mature service helping SMEs adopt practical AI tools that improve productivity and growth.
Year 3 consulting revenue target:
€300,000 annually
💰 Year 3 financial model
Projected revenue streams:
💻 refurbished tech sales — €600,000
🤖 AI consulting services — €300,000
🤝 corporate sponsorships — €150,000
🏛 Irish and EU grants — €200,000
Total projected revenue:
€1.25 million annually
📊 Impact by Year 3
♻ 10,000 devices saved from landfill each year
🎓 3,000 computers donated
🌱 significant reduction in electronic waste
👨💻 500 people trained in digital skills
🏢 200 businesses supported with AI adoption
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🌟 VISION
CompCharity believes technology should not become waste.
Instead, it should become opportunity.
Through partnerships with companies, communities, and innovators, CompCharity is building a future where technology is reused, communities gain access to digital tools, and businesses benefit from practical AI adoption.