CYCLING PROJECTS
Cycling Project promotes cycling as a healthy method of transport, recreation and exercise. It encourages people of all sectors of the community to engage in cycling for their health and well being. It does this by offering a range of cycling initiatives and through the development of cycling centres and facilities that are accessible to all.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £391,956 for the year, largely due to timing differences in income recognition for multi-year programmes. Free reserves are in a liability position of £94,821, which is below the trustees' target of three months of operating expenditure, though unrestricted general reserves stand at £340,969.
What the accounts disclose
“Two employees received emoluments between £60,000 and £70,000.” — page 29
“Two employees received emoluments between £60,000 and £70,000.” — page 29
“This leaves free reserves (unrestricted funds less fixed assets) in a liability position of £94,821 (2024: asset position of £75,691). Trustees recognise this remains below the target level” — page 12
“While the charity reported net expenditure during the year and free reserves remain below the target level, the trustees are satisfied that the charity remains a going concern.” — page 11
“During the year the charity received a donation of £50,000 (2024: £nil) from Lapwing Trust, an entity associated with a trustee of Cycling Projects.” — page 38
“During the year one trustee donated £9,500 to the charity (2024: £nil).”
“During the year the charity received a donation of £50,000 (2024: £nil) from Lapwing Trust, an entity associated with a trustee of Cycling Projects.” — page 38
“During the year one trustee donated £9,500 to the charity (2024: £nil).”
“During the year the charity received a donation of £50,000 (2024: £nil) from Lapwing Trust, an entity associated with a trustee of Cycling Projects.” — page 38
“During the year one trustee donated £9,500 to the charity (2024: £nil).”
Funders the charity credits
- Cumbria Grant Provider (Unspecified)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (11/07/2022)
Trustees
- Paul Lionel Alcockchair
- ALEXANDRE EDMOND ROSS LOCHRANE
- Alison Louise Moorhouse
- Azad Brepotra
- Charles Barter
- Clare Worgan
- Heather Jane Clatworthy
- Jack Mayorcas
- Owen Burgess
- Paul Gunner
- Philippa Imogen Noble
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £770k | £1.2m |
| 30/09/2024 | £1.0m | £1.0m |
| 30/09/2023 | £1.2m | £1.0m |
| 30/09/2022 | £1.2m | £926k |
| 30/09/2021 | £716k | £663k |
Common questions
Is CYCLING PROJECTS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £391,956 for the year, largely due to timing differences in income recognition for multi-year programmes. Free reserves are in a liability position of £94,821, which is below the trustees' target of three months of operating expenditure, though unrestricted general reserves stand at £340,969. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by WP Audit Services LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of CYCLING PROJECTS earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 2 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds CYCLING PROJECTS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CYCLING PROJECTS as a grant recipient include THE FRIEDA SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST, COLCHESTER CATALYST CHARITY, THE GUNTER CHARITABLE TRUST, SKELTON BOUNTY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FRIEDA SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | |
| COLCHESTER CATALYST CHARITY | FY2022 | £10k | Adapted Cycles |
| THE GUNTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £4k | |
| THE GUNTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| SKELTON BOUNTY | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE GUNTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | — |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 31/01/2023 | £1.1m | Wheels for All |
| Sport England | 14/06/2021 | £160k | Sector Renewal Fund: We Ride Together |
| Sport England | 03/03/2021 | £200k | Opportunity Fund |
| Sport England | 10/08/2020 | £36k | Opportunity Fund |
| Sport England | 13/05/2020 | £40k | COVID-19 Sector Partner Fund |
| Sport England | 18/10/2017 | £79k | Opportunity Fund |
| Sport England | 27/02/2014 | £10k | Get Equipped - Cycling for people with Dwarfism |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 08/12/1998 | £84k | Grant awarded to Cycling Project for the North West (North East) |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE WILL CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £33k |
| THE 29TH MAY 1961 CHARITY | 2 | £30k |
| THE GEOFF & FIONA SQUIRE FOUNDATION | 2 | £28k |
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £11k |
| THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUST | 2 | £10k |
| THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION | 2 | £3k |
| THE THALES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | — |
| THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £3.6m |
Charities like this
- LONDON CYCLING CAMPAIGN
- CAPITAL OF CYCLING
- CYCLISTS' TOURING CLUB
- LIFE CYCLE
- THE BIKE PROJECT
- CYCLOX
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CYCLING PROJECTS | £770k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 2 | below | — | noted |
| LONDON CYCLING CAMPAIGN | £1.4m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CAPITAL OF CYCLING | £181k | unclear | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| CYCLISTS' TOURING CLUB | £11.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIFE CYCLE | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BIKE PROJECT | £1.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |