World Bicycle Relief UK
The Charity's objects are to relieve the needs of people living in poverty anywhere in the world including in particular, but without limitation, by the provision of bicycles to enable them to access education, employment, healthcare and other essentials of life.
Activities & Mission
The Charity's objects are to relieve the needs of people living in poverty anywhere in the world including in particular, but without limitation, by the provision of bicycles to enable them to access education, employment, healthcare and other essentials of life.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 27% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?
Higher than 14% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 13% of UK Economic and community development 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 | £2,050,249 | £2,056,770 | £1,672,152 | £131,683 | £115,704 | 4 / 10 |
| 2023 | £1,638,493 | £1,678,575 | £1,332,630 | £138,204 | £115,704 | 4 / 20 |
| 2022 | £1,207,696 | £1,589,846 | £1,380,179 | £178,286 | £80,000 | 4 / 2 |
| 2021 | £860,245 | £729,240 | £516,764 | £560,436 | £55,000 | 4 / 11 |
| 2020 | £581,250 | £313,966 | £137,568 | £429,431 | £55,000 | 3 / 7 |
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Frequently asked questions about World Bicycle Relief UK
What does World Bicycle Relief UK do?
The Charity's objects are to relieve the needs of people living in poverty anywhere in the world including in particular, but without limitation, by the provision of bicycles to enable them to access education, employment, healthcare and other essentials of life.
How much income did World Bicycle Relief UK report in 2024?
World Bicycle Relief UK reported total income of £2.05m and reported expenditure of £2.06m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is World Bicycle Relief UK?
World Bicycle Relief UK has a program ratio of 81.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 27% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was World Bicycle Relief UK registered as a charity?
World Bicycle Relief UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 April 2011 as charity number 1141613. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs World Bicycle Relief UK?
World Bicycle Relief UK is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does World Bicycle Relief UK operate?
World Bicycle Relief UK operates across 13 areas, including Colombia, Ghana, Indonesia and 10 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is World Bicycle Relief UK a registered charity?
Yes — World Bicycle Relief UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1141613.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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