Welcome to the web page of Libre Digital, a not-for-profit limited company no. 7210149.

Jay Baker, a graduate of the School for Social Entrepreneurs and founder of SilenceBreaker Media, launched this organisation under that name in 2010, before it grew and evolved into the broader social enterprise known as Libre Digital.

Operating out of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, the initial focus was on refurbishing donated computers, and our FreeTech Project proved particularly popular as we worked with libraries across the sub-region to help equip (particularly disadvantaged) communities with the skills to utilise technology to become better connected and informed.

At our ten year anniversary, in 2020, we switched our delivery to online-only at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, which very much remains with us. In 2025, we entered a period of review as key individuals faced different challenges.

Not another computer course

We know you don't need another computer course. Those are everywhere. You've been there and done it. There are even free video tutorials all over the web.

But what about the changes that happen in technology, week to week? What about saving time, money, as well as waste? How about being able to resist "Big Tech," or the mobile duopoly of Apple and Google? What about the increasing threats of corporate and state snooping on our internet activity, and the AI hype?

On our online workshops, people can collectively learn how to use technology at the intersection of inclusivity, sustainability, security and privacy, choosing their own level of involvement in a fun, friendly, and relaxed environment.

To find out about our upcoming workshops, sign up for updates on this site, or follow FreeTech Project on Mastodon or Bluesky (no, you won't find us on "Big Tech" sites such as X or Meta).

You can "buy us a cuppa" by clicking here.