From Discarded to Life-Changing: How We Helped Launch Furbd’s Tech for Good Movement

We’re proud to have played a part in launching Furbd—a powerful initiative giving unwanted tech a second life and getting it into the hands of those who need it most. From custom-built systems to heartfelt community impact, this is digital done differently.

Written by : Chris Carroll

13th May 2025

At Resolve Beyond, we’re proud to stand behind projects that make a meaningful difference—and this one is close to our hearts. We’ve had the privilege of supporting the incredible team at Furbd, a charity dedicated to transforming unwanted technology and redistributing it to those in need across the Tees Valley.

A Mission That Matters
Furbd’s mission is simple but powerful: to break down digital barriers and give more people the chance to thrive in a tech-driven world. They refurbish donated devices and return them to the local community, providing access to tools that many of us take for granted. In today’s world, having access to a device is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity.

Whether it’s applying for jobs, accessing public services, managing finances, or gaining new skills, having the right technology can be life-changing. Furbd is working to ensure that no one is left behind in the digital age.

Our Role in the Journey
We were honoured to work alongside Sue Kearney, David Thomas, Becky Kearney—who created beautiful design and illustration work—and Max Freer from The OOK Agency to bring Furbd’s vision to life digitally.

Our team at Resolve Beyond developed a fully bespoke eCommerce and CRM system tailored specifically to Furbd’s operational needs. This new platform allows Furbd to seamlessly manage:

Online purchases
Device inventory and stock movement
Drop-off points
Sponsorship tracking
Distribution to recipients
It’s now a smooth, integrated system that helps the charity scale their impact without the headache of manual processes—leaving them to focus on what they do best: changing lives.

Launch Day
We had the pleasure of attending the official Furbd launch event, where we presented the new website and shared our passion for supporting such a forward-thinking, compassionate initiative.

Seeing the energy, care, and commitment behind Furbd was genuinely inspiring. It reminded us why we do what we do—to build digital solutions that empower people and amplify impact.

Looking Ahead
We’re incredibly proud to have been part of Furbd’s journey and will continue to support them as they grow. This project reflects what Resolve Beyond stands for: rethinking how digital can work for everyone, not just a few.

If you’re looking to build, improve, or maintain a digital platform that supports a bigger mission, we’d love to hear from you.

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Sue Kearney

Managing Director

“Resolve Beyond have been incredible to work with. They truly understood our vision and built a system that’s transformed how we run Furbd day-to-day. Their support, responsiveness and genuine care made the whole experience seamless. We couldn’t have asked for a better partner.”