Re~Cycle represents a new breed of charity - offering 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 find a good home for their bike
• Like the extra space generated
• Are glad that they don't have to throw the bike away
• Are delighted that its being put to such good use!

Our UK volunteers

• Contribute invaluably to our work
• Bring new ideas
• Learn new skills
• Gain confidence and self esteem
• Meet new people

African Partners

• Bike projects add on to existing projects ie care of orphans
• Increase the value of bikes by building trailers & bicycle ambulances
• Create local employment
• Increase the efficiency and effectiveness of their outreach workers
• Provide bicycles as a tool of social change

Recipients in Africa

• Saved from long arduous, exhausting journeys on foot
• Can better carry water, fire wood and produce to markets
• Can better access education, health care and employment
• Have more time to be productive
• Gain employment repairing bikes, providing a local delivery service etc.
• Learn new skills in bike repair

Environment

• Bicycles are super eco-friendly
• Already manufactured so no energy or resources used
• Are non polluting
• Are easy to maintain and repair
• Don't require expensive roads
• Sent by ship, low environmental impact
• Are appropriate for local road conditions