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Volunteer Spotlight: Omid

It is almost the end of Volunteers’ Week, and we’re going to style it out with a ‘hello’ to another Birmingham-based Donation Sessions Volunteer, Omid.…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Ahmad

It’s Volunteers’ Week 2023 (1st – 7th June)! Volunteers’ Week is an annual celebration of the contribution millions of people make across the UK through…

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A mechanic in a bike workshop teaches a student how to fix a bicycle gear

“It is very difficult for many to ask for help.”

We spoke to Maiia Diakova, who moved from Ukraine to London when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began. She received a bike from The Bike Project…

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Our heartfelt condolences

We are deeply saddened to hear the news of Norman Franklin’s passing. Norman has been a dedicated supporter of The Bike Project since the very…

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“I am very happy that I found many friends at The Bike Project”

Our workshops have been buzzing this winter! Thanks to our new programme Changineers, 12 bike recipients have learnt bike mechanics skills. In the four week…

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Meet our Christmas card artists

A group of our bike recipients came together in October with watercolour artist Anna Virabyan for two relaxing watercolour workshops. Anna, a refugee herself, led…

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