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The Bike Project

Our Impact 2024/25

The Bike Project refurbishes donated bicycles and gives them to refugees and people seeking asylum across the UK, alongside free cycling lessons and befriending schemes run from hubs in London and Birmingham. Its 2024/25 Impact Report shows 1,732 refugees supported with bikes this year, bringing the total to nearly 15,000 since 2013, with strong reported gains in mobility, mental health and financial resilience.

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Refurbished bike donations, free women-only cycling lessons (Pedal Power), volunteer cycling befriending (Bike Buddies), cycle safety equipment, and online classes (Cyber Cyclists)

Key Metrics

Key Metric 1 1,732 refugees supported with bike donations in 2024/25, bringing the total to nearly 15,000 since 2013
Key Metric 2 91% of refugee bike recipients cycle weekly for essential journeys
Key Metric 3 898 Pedal Power cycling lessons delivered and 460 Bike Buddies matched

Key Outcomes

  • 94% report better access to legal and other vital services
  • 84% save around £20 a week on transport costs, easing financial pressure
  • 94% experienced improved mental wellbeing; 93% improved physical health

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