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Life Cycle

Also known as: Cycle West, Life Cycle UK

Life Cycle helps people take up cycling as a way of bringing about social and environmental change. We run a range of practical projects and services that overcome the barriers to cycling. We also pioneer new ways of raising awareness of the many benefits cycling brings: to individuals, to communities and to the planet.

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Activities & Mission

Life Cycle helps people take up cycling as a way of bringing about social and environmental change. We run a range of practical projects and services that overcome the barriers to cycling. We also pioneer new ways of raising awareness of the many benefits cycling brings: to individuals, to communities and to the planet.

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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.

Show all 8 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,248,442
Latest Expenditure
£1,188,491

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 94.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 5.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £82,097
Charitable Activities £1,161,678
Other Trading £0
Investments £4,667
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,127,060
Raising Funds £61,431
Governance £6,884
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£1,248,442
£1,188,491£1,127,060£260,458£167,39328 / 48
2025
£1,228,999
£1,359,551£1,293,813£202,449£142,85936 / 89
2024
£1,318,407
£1,368,526£1,314,041£335,048£222,35739 / 83
2023
£1,111,113
£1,193,233£1,143,563£384,702£270,47134 / 115
2022
£1,045,625
£1,036,239£1,005,902£489,600£301,23331 / 151

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Life Cycle

What does Life Cycle do?

Life Cycle helps people take up cycling as a way of bringing about social and environmental change. We run a range of practical projects and services that overcome the barriers to cycling. We also pioneer new ways of raising awareness of the many benefits cycling brings: to individuals, to communities and to the planet.

How much income did Life Cycle report in 2026?

Life Cycle reported total income of £1.25m and reported expenditure of £1.19m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Life Cycle registered as a charity?

Life Cycle was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 September 1999 as charity number 1077575. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs Life Cycle?

Life Cycle is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Life Cycle operate?

Life Cycle operates across 8 areas, including Bath And North East Somerset, Bournemouth, Bristol City and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Life Cycle a registered charity?

Yes — Life Cycle is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1077575.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
28 September 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3959845
Charity Number
1077575

Trustees

Duncan Cooper
Geoffrey Roach
Guy Buckland
Harold Binley
Keith Norman
Kiron Chatterjee
Michael Hobson
Nadia Saba
Nicola Key

Also Known As

  • Cycle West
  • Life Cycle UK
  • Life Cycle

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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