Cycling UK’s Big Bike Revival Fund
- Funding
- Up to £3,500
- Deadline
- Check with the funder
- Location
- North West England
- Applications
- Rolling applications
Overview
Cycling UK's Big Bike Revival Fund gives community organisations up to £3,500 to get more adults cycling. The deadline is rolling until the end of May, and early applications are encouraged. Projects should help adults who do not cycle to start, help others cycle more often, increase short cycling trips, improve how safe cycling feels and build confidence. The fund names groups it wants to reach: women, people on low incomes, people from ethnic minority groups, people not in work and people who do not meet physical activity guidelines. Eligible applicants include community cycle clubs, bicycle recycling centres, training organisations, mobile mechanics, local authorities and independent bike shops with a community interest. You need an organisational or business bank account. If cycling activities are your main work or main income, you also need public liability insurance. Read the funder's FAQs first and talk your plans through with your regional Cycling UK contact.
Requirements to check
Key requirements:
- You must have an organisational or business bank account.
- Organisations whose main activity or main income is cycling activities need public liability insurance and must provide a valid copy when asked.
- Franchises and chains of bike shops are not eligible.
- Applicants are invited to read the FAQs and speak to their regional Cycling UK contact before applying.
Who it is for
- Voluntary and not-for-profit organisations rooted in local communities
- Registered charities, social enterprises, community interest companies and voluntary led groups
- Cycling UK-affiliated community cycle clubs and affiliated groups
- Bicycle recycling centres, training organisations and mobile mechanics
- Local authorities
- Independent bike shops with a community interest
Who it is not for
- Bike shops that are franchises or chains
- Applicants without an organisational or business bank account
- Organisations whose main activity or main income is cycling activities and that have no public liability insurance
Voluntary and not-for-profit organisations rooted in local communities can apply. This includes registered charities, social enterprises, community interest companies, voluntary-led groups, Cycling UK-affiliated clubs and groups, bicycle recycling centres, training organisations, mobile mechanics, local authorities and independent bike shops with a community interest (not franchises or chains). The listing names Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside. You need an organisational or business bank account. Organisations that mainly provide cycling activities need public liability insurance.
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
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Start freeWho is this for?
Community cycle clubs, bicycle recycling centres, training organisations, mobile mechanics, local authorities, independent community bike shops and other not-for-profit groups who want to get more adults cycling in Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside.
Regions
Full details from Cycling UK’s Big Bike Revival Fund
Aims/priorities: This fund aims to achieve the following objectives:The programme supports people returning to cycling, starting as…
How to apply
Read the Big Bike Revival FAQs before you apply. They cover how much you can ask for, insurance and delivery dates. You are also asked to discuss your application with your region's team support or cycling development officer. The contact given is Gosia at gosia.polanska@cyclinguk.org.
Frequently asked questions
How much can I get from Cycling UK's Big Bike Revival Fund?
You can apply for up to £3,500. No minimum amount is stated.
When is the Big Bike Revival Fund deadline?
The deadline is rolling until the end of May, but Cycling UK encourages early applications.
Can a CIC apply to the Big Bike Revival Fund in Oldham, Rochdale or Tameside?
Yes. Community interest companies, registered charities, social enterprises and voluntary led groups can apply. You need an organisational or business bank account.
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