Bikes 4 Kids in Care
We are delighted to share that we have secured funding from BBC Children in Need to support our Bikes 4 Kids in Care scheme for the next three years.
Why this project matters
At Bowland Bikes CIC we would love to help less fortunate young people get access to a bicycle and help them start out on the journey. Looked-after children can have a tough start to life, often filled with trauma, disruption and uncertainty.
Cycling can have a profound effect on a young person’s mental wellbeing. It can help relieve stress, increase confidence, improve sleep quality, enhance cognitive function and encourage social interaction.
Alongside those wellbeing benefits, cycling also offers clear physical benefits including improved balance and coordination, stronger muscle groups, improved cardiovascular health and a greater awareness of the environment around them.
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Confidence and independence
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Social connection
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Wellbeing and stress relief
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Healthy activity and routine
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Basic mechanical understanding
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Safe access to cycling
What we aim to provide
Our aim is to help bring joy, freedom and health benefits by providing a professionally prepared, safe and road-legal bicycle package for young people who would benefit from cycling.
Each bike package is prepared to a safe, road-ready standard by Bowland Bikes CIC. Where appropriate, packages can include essential safety equipment such as a helmet, lock and lights.
Bikes are donated or funded
We use funding, sponsorship and suitable donated bikes to support the project.
Bikes are professionally prepared
Each bike is checked, serviced and prepared to a safe, road-ready standard.
Bikes support young people
The aim is to help young people access independence, activity and confidence.
Support can continue
Where possible, we can explore follow-up advice, maintenance and further support.
Sponsor a bike for a child in care
Businesses can support the Bikes 4 Kids in Care Project by sponsoring a bike package. Your support helps put a young person on the road while showing your customers, staff and local community that your business is backing a practical, positive community project.
Sponsor a bike. Support a young person. Promote your business as a community partner.
A brand new bike, professionally prepared and ready to ride.
A quality used bike, carefully selected, serviced and safety checked.
Essential safety kit: helmet, lock and lights.
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Logo/name on the project page
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Recognition on project flyers
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Project updates and event acknowledgement
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Social media mentions
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Shareable press/story content
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Optional impact update or case study
