Re~Cycle represents a new breed of charity - offering what we call 360-degree impact - where the donors, organisers, distributors, recipients and the environment as a whole all benefit in a complementary and sustainable way.

A win-win-win-win!

 

The people who donate the bikes

  • want to get rid of their bike
  • like the extra space
  • are glad that they don't have to throw the bike away
  • are delighted that its being put to such good use!
  • not worth the hassle of selling the bike, as only get a few pounds

 

Volunteers

  • Contribute
  • Learn new skills
  • Meet new people

 

African Partners

  • Add on to existing projects
  • Increase their outreach workers reach

 

Recipients in Africa

  • No longer have to walk the 20-mile round trip to school
  • Can access water
  • Have more time to be productive
  • Can access markets
  • Jobs in refurbishing and maintaining the bikes
  • New skills in bike repair

 

Environment

  • Bicycles are super eco-friendly
  • The bikes have already been manufactured
  • Sent by ship, low environmental impact