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prodigal bikes

The charity supports other defined groups and the general public. Prodigal Bikes is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Somerset and operates in Devon, Dorset, and various other locations.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Prodigal Bikes collects unwanted bikes in the UK. We refurbish them, then send them to Africa to help people there gain access to education, healthcare and employment. The bikes are prepared here by ex-offenders, ex-homeless people and school children at risk of exclusion. We teach them bike maintenance skills and inspire them towards further training and employment in Engineering related jobs.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£42,082
Latest Expenditure
£35,919

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 85.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 85.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£42,082£35,9190 / 6
2023£33,461£39,7180 / 3
2022£33,853£35,8080 / 7
2021£28,141£20,2820 / 2
2020£16,280£22,4310 / 8

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers