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The Bike Project

We aim to provide relief for those seeking asylum and those granted refugee status and their dependents who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress. To achieve this, we collect, repair, and distribute second-hand bikes to refugees and asylum seekers. All of our resources and funding are directed towards achieving this goal.

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Activities & Mission

We aim to provide relief for those seeking asylum and those granted refugee status and their dependents who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress. To achieve this, we collect, repair, and distribute second-hand bikes to refugees and asylum seekers. All of our resources and funding are directed towards achieving this goal.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,381,642
Latest Expenditure
£1,457,725

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 78.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 74.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 26.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £686,831
Charitable Activities £641,933
Other Trading £51,561
Investments £0
Other Income £1,317

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,088,550
Raising Funds £369,175
Governance £23,353
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,381,642
£1,457,725£1,088,550£211,185£023 / 85
2024
£1,840,766
£1,802,404£1,374,836£287,268£028 / 108
2023
£3,259,090
£3,113,172£2,509,657£248,906£031 / 139
2021
£2,232,105
£2,328,550£1,991,485£102,988£102,98835 / 98
2020
£1,771,106
£1,763,360£710,222£199,433£199,43326 / 187

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Bike Project

What does The Bike Project do?

We aim to provide relief for those seeking asylum and those granted refugee status and their dependents who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress. To achieve this, we collect, repair, and distribute second-hand bikes to refugees and asylum seekers. All of our resources and funding are directed towards achieving this goal.

How much income did The Bike Project report in 2025?

The Bike Project reported total income of £1.38m and reported expenditure of £1.46m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Bike Project registered as a charity?

The Bike Project was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 June 2013 as charity number 1152354. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs The Bike Project?

The Bike Project is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Bike Project operate?

The Bike Project operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Bike Project a registered charity?

Yes — The Bike Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1152354.

Details

Address
3Space International House
7th Floor The Bike Project
Canterbury Crescent
Brixton
London
SW9 7QD
Registration Date
10 June 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5035255
Charity Number
1152354

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Trustees

DOUGLAS KRIKLER
Also governs 1 other charity
Esther Corby
Gift Nyoni
Helen Anne Hibberd
Also governs 1 other charity
Odunayo Comfort Adeyemi
Rufus Olins
Samantha Roblin

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30 July 2026
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