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Case Study: Ryan’s Journey with Re-Cycle

In celebration of Volunteers Week 2024, we are delighted to spotlight Ryan, a dedicated volunteer at Re-Cycle. Ryan’s story is an inspiring testament to the power of volunteering and its

Chris Boardman Attends VCR Sportive 2024

Chris Boardman MBE Supports Re-Cycle’s Charity Sportive   116 keen cyclists took to the countryside surrounding Wormingford, Colchester on Saturday, 18 May, as part of a charity sportive event. Organised

Sierra Leone

Amit’s Bike Shop in Sierra Leone

Amit, a 24-year-old woman, takes immense pride in having established her first bike shop in Makeni, Sierra Leone, in September 2023.   Trained in bicycle mechanics by Karim, the Country

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Re-Cycle’s Warehouse Improvements

Working Towards More Impact…   It’s been a busy and exciting week here at Re-Cycle! Our warehouse has undergone some fantastic changes with the addition of a new mezzanine extension.

VBP & EducAid Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone

VBP & EducAid – Education Access in Sierra Leone

  Sierra Leone struggles with education access due to long distances and inadequate transportation. Addressing this, the Village Bicycle Project partnered with EducAid to provide bicycles to underserved students. This

Ghana

Re-Cycle: Transforming Lives in Ghana

Re-Cycle is dedicated to transforming the lives of communities in Africa by collecting unwanted bikes from across the UK and shipping them to our partners. Ghana, through our partnership with

Sierra Leone

Case Study: Sarah’s Story – Sierra Leone

In Chandata, Sierra Leone, resides Sarah Y Conteh, an ambitious 18-year-old aspiring lawyer who recently received a life-changing gift from across the globe – a bicycle sent from Re-Cycle UK.

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