Impact

Changing Lives Through Tech

At Minko’s Tech Workshops, we don’t just teach young people how to use technology — we equip them with the skills, confidence, and ambition to thrive in the digital world. From Lewisham to Camden, from refurbished Raspberry Pi’s to Hackintosh builds, our impact is visible not just in statistics, but in the faces and futures of every student we support.

Our Annual Goal

1,000 students trained and mentored annually
We’re working to ensure that every year, over one thousand young people — many from disadvantaged or digitally excluded backgrounds — gain real access to tech training, mentorship, and career readiness.

4 London locations

Lewisham, Camden, Shoreditch, Wimbledon

3 age groups served

Ages 11–18

90% student satisfaction

Reported in pilot programmes

100% of mentees 

create a CV and apply digital skills to real-life problems

Over 50% 

of mentees show interest in pursuing a tech-based career

70% of students

improve confidence in digital safety and online wellbeing

Gender, Diversity & Inclusion Metrics

We actively engage underrepresented students in tech (including girls, neurodiverse learners, and ethnic minority groups)

Tailored sessions support students with ADHD, autism, anxiety, and slow processing speeds

Real Stories from Our Students

“Thanks to Minko’s, I’ve gone from not knowing how to open a Mac to helping my dad fix his. Now I’m looking at a future in tech.”
L.M., Age 16
Building a Hackintosh was unreal. It made me believe I can build my own tech brand one day.”
M.H., Age 16
“The mentorship helped me create a CV and learn about tech jobs I never knew existed.”
Z.A., Age 17

Our Community Impact

Reduced crime and anti-social behaviour by engaging teens during evenings and holidays

Built confidence and self-esteem through teamwork, goal-setting, and mentoring

Promoted green computing by recycling IT equipment and reducing digital waste

Strengthened local partnerships with councils, schools, and businesses

Current Partnerships & Collaborations

Bromley College

Long term apprentice placements for students 17-18 years old

Abdullah Aid

Funded and paid for schooling for children while also providing remote IT classes to them

Waltham Forest Council

Gave them access to our business premises to gain an insight to the running of the business and IT classes for children between the ages of 14-16

Forbes Family Group

Public speaking consultation on how to get into business and conduct business

1000 MINDS LIT

Over 1000 young people will benefit from our programs a year

How this will benefit individuals and their local communities:

Every year, more than 1,000 students will acquire hardware and coding skills, preparing them for future employment and digital engagement. As a result, the tech sector and surrounding businesses get access to more capable employees
A student's passion for STEM subjects may be sparked by exposure to computer science and hardware, which could leave an impact on their future academic and professional aspirations.
Fair access to technology and opportunity for all is ensured by accessible tech education, which contributes to the closing of the digital divide. A thousand educated individuals make a community more prepared for the digital age.
Learning coding and hardware troubleshooting encourages critical thinking and creative problemsolving, valuable skills that benefit students not only in tech but in all aspects of life

Mental Health Benefits

  • 01

    Building confidence, self-esteem, and a career path Gives participants a sense of achievement, pride, and self-worth

  • 02

    Combatting social isolation
    -> this is a significant issue today, linked to increase risks of depression, anxiety etc.
    -> over 73% of Gen Z have persistent loneliness

  • 03

    Fostering community and belonging - shared interests as others in your community and age group

  • 04

    Stress reduction - structured learning environments reduces stress and anxiety

  • 05

    Increased dopamine levels, hands on activities can prevent overthinking and negative thought patterns

Social and Behavioural Benefits

Invest in our program and help us empower individuals and build stronger communities.

Exposure to positive role-models

Problem-solving and encouragement of healthy competition

Empowering neurodiversity in tech

Reduction in crime and unemployment rates