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Changing Lives in Africa

We have sent over 160,000 bikes to Africa to create opportunity.

In 2025, we shipped 10,037 bikes to our trusted partners across Africa. These bikes are more than just transport—they’re tools for education, healthcare, and economic freedom.

From students reaching school on time to farmers accessing markets and nurses visiting patients—your support makes all this possible.

Read our 2024 impact report

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Our Impact

Discover how bicycles are changing communities, one ride at a time.

Sustainability

Every bike we rescue helps reduce environmental impact and creates new opportunities. Whether it’s giving unwanted bikes a new purpose or packing our shipments for maximum efficiency, we’re committed to making a difference—for people and the planet.

Nothing Wasted

Every bike part reused, repurposed, or recycled. Our zero-waste mindset means no bike goes to landfill. We give every component a second life—whether it’s fitted to a refurbished bike or recycled responsibly.

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Smarter Shipping

More bikes, less waste. We pack each container with precision—using every inch of space to fit up to 520 bikes, plus spare parts and tools. It’s efficient, cost-effective, and cuts carbon impact.

Training bike mechanic in Africa

Skills That Last

Training mechanics for long-term impact. We equip local bike mechanics in Africa with the skills to maintain and repair bikes—keeping them on the road and changing lives for years to come.

From Idle to Impact

Too many bikes in the UK are unused. From outgrown kids’ bikes to forgotten upgrades, thousands sit idle. We turn those unwanted bikes into tools for change—where they’re needed most.

Saving Bikes in the UK​

Over 18,000 bikes saved from landfill in 2024. Every year, thousands of bikes in the UK go to waste—abandoned, unused, or headed for landfill. Thanks to our amazing donors and collection partners, we rescued 18,260 bikes last year alone. Each one was carefully sorted and prepped by our dedicated volunteers and team, ready for a second life.

Read our impact report