Responsible IT
IT Support Companies
Responsible IT
35 Kingsland Rd, London
# Responsible IT
Responsible IT is a London-based Community Interest Company that operates as a social enterprise, blending commercial IT services with a meaningful social mission. The organisation provides technology support, IT consulting and training to charities, social enterprises and third sector organisations across London, whilst simultaneously running an apprenticeship programme designed to launch young people into IT careers.
The business model is distinctly purposeful: all profits generated from client work are reinvested into their core mission of helping talented young people aged 16-24access the IT industry. They offer 1-3 year IT apprenticeships that combine practical, on-the-job training with formal qualifications. Apprentices gain real-world experience supporting actual charity clients before being placed with employers as qualified Junior IT Engineers. Since late 2009, they've successfully helped eight young people secure permanent employment.
What sets Responsible IT apart is their dual-benefit approach. Third sector organisations receive reliable, knowledgeable IT support from friendly engineers who understand the charity sector's constraints and values. Meanwhile, apprentices benefit from mentorship by experienced professionals and exposure to genuine client work—a significantly more valuable training experience than classroom-only alternatives. Their partnerships with organisations like Shoreditch Trust and Bright Ideas Trust demonstrate strong sector credibility.
Rather than attempting to serve all markets, Responsible IT deliberately focuses on their niche. They even recommend specialist provider Lucidica for small businesses outside their target range, prioritising mission alignment over revenue expansion—a distinctive marker of genuine social enterprise values.
Responsible IT is a London-based Community Interest Company that operates as a social enterprise, blending commercial IT services with a meaningful social mission. The organisation provides technology support, IT consulting and training to charities, social enterprises and third sector organisations across London, whilst simultaneously running an apprenticeship programme designed to launch young people into IT careers.
The business model is distinctly purposeful: all profits generated from client work are reinvested into their core mission of helping talented young people aged 16-24access the IT industry. They offer 1-3 year IT apprenticeships that combine practical, on-the-job training with formal qualifications. Apprentices gain real-world experience supporting actual charity clients before being placed with employers as qualified Junior IT Engineers. Since late 2009, they've successfully helped eight young people secure permanent employment.
What sets Responsible IT apart is their dual-benefit approach. Third sector organisations receive reliable, knowledgeable IT support from friendly engineers who understand the charity sector's constraints and values. Meanwhile, apprentices benefit from mentorship by experienced professionals and exposure to genuine client work—a significantly more valuable training experience than classroom-only alternatives. Their partnerships with organisations like Shoreditch Trust and Bright Ideas Trust demonstrate strong sector credibility.
Rather than attempting to serve all markets, Responsible IT deliberately focuses on their niche. They even recommend specialist provider Lucidica for small businesses outside their target range, prioritising mission alignment over revenue expansion—a distinctive marker of genuine social enterprise values.
Services offered
IT support and helpdeskTechnology consultingIT trainingIT apprenticeshipsSystems implementationNetwork supportManaged IT servicesStaff training and upskilling