THE BIKE PROJECT
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Mission Statement
We are The Bike Project, a charity that collects secondhand bikes, refurbishes them and donates them to refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK.
About This Cause
We take secondhand bikes, fix them up and donate them to refugees and people seeking asylum in London and Birmingham. The UK is bursting with opportunities – but it’s also expensive. Especially when you’re trying to navigate the complex asylum process on just £45 a week. At The Bike Project, we believe that no-one should have to choose between eating a square meal and catching the bus. That’s why we give bikes to refugees and people seeking asylum. Having fled persecution and atrocity in their country of origin, most refugees arrive in the UK with absolutely nothing. A bike helps them access food banks, legal advice, healthcare, education and much more. If they’re lucky enough to receive official refugee status, a bike can help refugees find employment. As one of our bike recipients puts it: "When you have to go from charity to charity to feed yourself, a bike becomes very important to your life." Research has shown that cycling improves health, helps reduce levels of depression and stress, empowers refugees. In fact, our own research shows The Bike Project: - Provides opportunities to bring people together from different backgrounds - Reduces prejudice and negative stereotyping and increases trust - Reduces social isolation, loneliness and increases social confidence