2,618
bikes fixed up and given away in Hull since 2017
Every one of those little bikes behind this is a real one. The 312 green ones went out this year, to refugees, young carers, nurses on night shifts, and kids who'd never had one.
A bike is a job, a school run, a bit of freedom
Yonas, 27
Came to Hull from Eritrea in 2024. Got his bike in March, now rides 9 miles each way to a warehouse job at Melton. The bus would have taken two changes and an hour and a half.
Ruby, 9
Her mum is her carer as well as her mum. A bike meant Ruby could get to school with her friends instead of waiting for a lift that sometimes didn't come.
Kyle, 15
Did our eight week mechanic course. Built his own bike from three donated wrecks. Now he volunteers on Saturdays and teaches the course.
Names changed. Photos are illustrative.
See what your money builds
Slide to choose an amount. The bike shows what it pays for.
£25
- £5 New inner tubes and a puncture kit
- £15 Front and back lights, so someone can ride home from a late shift
- £25 A new chain and brake pads
- £40 A D-lock and a helmet that fits
- £60 A full service by one of our mechanics
- £120 A whole bike, fixed up and handed over with a riding lesson
Every penny goes on parts and lessons. Our rent is paid by a separate grant.
Saturdays, 10 till 4. Kettle's always on.
Other ways to help
Give us your old bike
Any condition. Even the one with no seat. Drop it at the workshop on Saturdays, or we'll collect anywhere in HU postcodes.
Give a Saturday
No experience needed. We'll teach you to fix brakes, true wheels and fit gears. Tea and biscuits are on us.
Tell someone who needs one
Referrals come from schools, refugee support groups, GP surgeries and young carers groups. Or people can just ask.
“When the lad handed me the keys to the lock, I cried. First thing in this country that was just mine.”
Amina, who rides to her college course in Hessle
The workshop
Arch 7, Railway Street, Hull HU1 2BB
Open Saturdays 10 till 4, Wednesdays 5 till 8