Social Impact Mission
Together, we build a more connected world. Through strategic partnerships, coworker empowerment, and values-led leadership, we create digital opportunities for all and strengthen the communities we serve.
“At CDW UK & International, Social Impact is about creating opportunities and making a positive difference in the communities around us. By bringing together our coworkers, partners and charitable organisations, we can achieve more than any of us could alone. From helping young people discover careers in technology to supporting charities and encouraging volunteering, we are proud to use our collective skills, expertise and passion to create lasting impact.”
Penny Williams
SVP & Managing Director, CDW UK and International
Our Social Impact Values
Act as One
We are a unified, respectful and welcoming team that works together to exceed our goals and support each other.
Play to Win
With absolute customer focus and integrity, we take accountability and drive superior performance every day.
Think Forward
With a growth mindset everyday, we innovate ways to better serve our customers now and for the future.
Advancing Digital Opportunity
With a steadfast focus on digital opportunity for all, we drive meaningful progress by:
Building Partnerships
The King's Trust
CDW works with The King’s Trust to help young people build confidence, develop digital skills and access career opportunities through fundraising, volunteering and career-focused programmes.
Help for Heroes
CDW works with Help for Heroes, alongside technology partners, to support veterans and their families through digital innovation, training and practical resources.
Life's a Beach
CDW coworkers support Life’s a Beach through volunteering activities that help tackle litter and plastic pollution, from local communities to coastal environments.
Food for All
CDW supports Food for All through volunteering, local impact grants, customer collaboration and meal donations, helping provide practical support for people experiencing hardship.
Empowering our coworkers
CDW UK & International empowers coworkers to give back to the communities and causes they care about through paid Volunteer Time Off, Donation Matching and Local Impact Programme grants for eligible group volunteering activities. This local action contributes to CDW’s wider global commitment to creating meaningful impact through giving, volunteering and community partnerships. In 2025, coworker and company contributions provided support in the following ways:
Our Coworkers Around the World
The King’s Trust Million Makers
United Kingdom
CDW UK & International’s 2025 Million Makers team, the CDWarriors, raised £103,000 for The King’s Trust and placed 3rd overall at the awards final. They also received the Dream Team Award, recognising their teamwork and commitment to supporting young people.
Mentoring with The Good Work Foundation
South Africa
As part of Global Finance Week of Service, CDW South Africa held a speed mentoring session with students from The Good Work Foundation. The session offered practical career advice and helped young people build confidence for a digital future.
Cleaning communities with Life’s a Beach
United Kingdom
Coworkers joined forces with Life’s a Beach for clean-up events tackling litter and plastic pollution. This story highlights practical environmental action, teamwork and the power of volunteering to support local places.
Preparing meals with Food for All and Amazon
United Kingdom
CDW coworkers partnered with Amazon, Renew IT, and Food for All to support people experiencing homelessness and hardship across London. Over three days, the team contributed 240 volunteering hours and helped deliver 25,000 meals.
Breadline Africa Charity Paint Day
South Africa
CDW coworkers joined learners at Prince George Primary School for a Breadline Africa Charity Paint Day. Together, they painted murals to create a brighter, more welcoming space.
Meals on Wheels Toronto
Canada
Coworkers in Canada helped community members stay healthy at home with nutritious meals through Meals on Wheels Toronto.
Bernie’s Book Bank
United States
The configuration team at our Vernon Hills Distribution Center organised a back-to-school book drive to create pathways to success through book ownership.
SMILES Programme
India
CDW coworkers in Chennai, India, celebrated the 10th anniversary of SMILES, an impactful initiative supporting low-income communities. CDW welcomed more than 60 children from care homes to the office, where they took part in a day of art, laughter and community building.
