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Cornwall Life Recycle CIO

Also known as: The Cornwall Bicycle Project

We promote cycling as a form of active travel through bicycle repair and maintenance workshops, learning to ride guidance, ride out sessions and open days. We focus on confidence building and raising skills levels particularly for isolated and disadvantaged groups and individuals. We run adapted and community cycling programmes to remove barriers to participation in cycling as a sport.

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Activities & Mission

We promote cycling as a form of active travel through bicycle repair and maintenance workshops, learning to ride guidance, ride out sessions and open days. We focus on confidence building and raising skills levels particularly for isolated and disadvantaged groups and individuals. We run adapted and community cycling programmes to remove barriers to participation in cycling as a sport.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£235,900
Latest Expenditure
£184,300

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 78.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 78.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£235,900
£184,3000 / 4
2023
£120,992
£110,9130 / 3
2022
£90,252
£74,4070 / 3
2021
£69,910
£62,1730 / 3
2020
£79,401
£45,5130 / 4

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Cornwall Life Recycle CIO

What does Cornwall Life Recycle CIO do?

We promote cycling as a form of active travel through bicycle repair and maintenance workshops, learning to ride guidance, ride out sessions and open days. We focus on confidence building and raising skills levels particularly for isolated and disadvantaged groups and individuals. We run adapted and community cycling programmes to remove barriers to participation in cycling as a sport.

How much income did Cornwall Life Recycle CIO report in 2024?

Cornwall Life Recycle CIO reported total income of £236k and reported expenditure of £184k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Cornwall Life Recycle CIO registered as a charity?

Cornwall Life Recycle CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 September 2019 as charity number 1185483. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Cornwall Life Recycle CIO?

Cornwall Life Recycle CIO is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Oliver Baines OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Cornwall Life Recycle CIO operate?

Cornwall Life Recycle CIO operates in Cornwall, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Cornwall Life Recycle CIO a registered charity?

Yes — Cornwall Life Recycle CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1185483.

Details

Address
Life Recycle
Unit E2
Formal Industrial Estate
Treswithian
CAMBORNE
TR14 0PY
Registration Date
24 September 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5138281
Charity Number
1185483

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Trustees

Oliver Baines OBE Chair
Colin Garrick
Jane Cornelius
Louise Oliver
Matthew Oakley

Also Known As

  • The Cornwall Bicycle Project

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