Cycling Projects
Also known as: Cycling Project for the North West, Greater Manchester Cycling Project, Bike Links, Cycle Life Style, Cycle Lifestyle, Wheels for All
Cycling Project promotes cycling as a healthy method of transport, recreation and exercise. It encourages people of all sectors of the community to engage in cycling for their health and well being. It does this by offering a range of cycling initiatives and through the development of cycling centres and facilities that are accessible to all.
Activities & Mission
Cycling Project promotes cycling as a healthy method of transport, recreation and exercise. It encourages people of all sectors of the community to engage in cycling for their health and well being. It does this by offering a range of cycling initiatives and through the development of cycling centres and facilities that are accessible to all.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 68% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 787). How is this calculated?
Higher than 49% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 35% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,010,024 | £1,006,611 | £980,791 | £1,058,927 | £49,311 | 38 / 137 |
| 2023 | £1,211,776 | £1,009,425 | £922,351 | £1,055,514 | £44,982 | 42 / 172 |
| 2022 | £1,192,440 | £926,430 | £823,514 | £853,163 | £75,000 | 38 / 174 |
| 2021 | £716,427 | £663,483 | £654,935 | £509,130 | £179,590 | 50 / 200 |
| 2020 | £479,056 | £412,955 | 0 / 268 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Cycling Projects
What does Cycling Projects do?
Cycling Project promotes cycling as a healthy method of transport, recreation and exercise. It encourages people of all sectors of the community to engage in cycling for their health and well being. It does this by offering a range of cycling initiatives and through the development of cycling centres and facilities that are accessible to all.
How much income did Cycling Projects report in 2024?
Cycling Projects reported total income of £1.01m and reported expenditure of £1.01m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Cycling Projects?
Cycling Projects has a program ratio of 97.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 68% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 787 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Cycling Projects registered as a charity?
Cycling Projects was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 June 1991 as charity number 1003309. It has been registered for 35 years.
Who runs Cycling Projects?
Cycling Projects is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Paul Lionel Alcock. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Cycling Projects operate?
Cycling Projects operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Cycling Projects a registered charity?
Yes — Cycling Projects is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1003309.
Details
11-13 Wilson Patten Street
WARRINGTON
WA1 1PG
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Cycling Project for the North West
- Greater Manchester Cycling Project
- Bike Links
- Cycle Life Style
- Cycle Lifestyle
- Wheels for All
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated