12/06/2026
For the final day of our Bike Week series, we're thrilled to be talking about The Bike Project
The Bike Project take second hand bikes, fix them up and donate them to refugees and people seeking asylum in London and Birmingham. They also run cycle courses for women called ‘Pedal Power’ and have a bike befriending scheme called ‘Bike Buddies’.
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.
You can support The Bike Project by buying a bike from their shop, donating your old bike or taking part in a fundraising challenge such as Refugee Routes during Refugee Week 15-21 June.