BIKEABILITY WALES
BIKEABILITY WALES WAS SET UP TO PROVIDE CYCLING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES TO ENJOY THE PLEASURES AND HEALTH BENEFITS OF CYCLING, WITH A FOCUS ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS. THE ORGANISATION PROVIDES CYCLE TRAINING AND OPERATES FROM ITS BASE IN SWANSEA WITH A RANGE OF SPECIALIST CYCLES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £9,734 for the year ended 31 March 2025, reversing a previous net outgoings position. The trustees' report indicates that the organization successfully mitigated immediate risks through a strategic review and new fundraising strategies, resulting in total unrestricted free reserves of £48,820. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention to suggest non-compliance with accounting standards or regulations.
What the accounts disclose
“Total to be retained in reserve: £45,000” — page 11
Trustees
- Carole Bishop Jones
- Dr Victoria Williams
- Mary Sherwood
- Stephen John Hancock
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £107k | £97k |
| 31/03/2024 | £95k | £103k |
| 31/03/2023 | £120k | £100k |
| 31/03/2022 | £115k | £100k |
| 31/03/2021 | £82k | £83k |
Common questions
Is BIKEABILITY WALES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £9,734 for the year ended 31 March 2025, reversing a previous net outgoings position. The trustees' report indicates that the organization successfully mitigated immediate risks through a strategic review and new fundraising strategies, resulting in total unrestricted free reserves of £48,820. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention to suggest non-compliance with accounting standards or regulations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BIKEABILITY WALES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BIKEABILITY WALES as a grant recipient include THE GUNTER CHARITABLE TRUST, THE AUSTIN BAILEY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE GUNTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £624 | |
| THE GUNTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £500 | |
| THE AUSTIN BAILEY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £500 | Recurring Grant |
| THE AUSTIN BAILEY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £500 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 08/10/2025 | £50k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/10/2024 | £20k | Cycling for All: activity sessions for Swansea’s disabled cycling community |
| Postcode Lottery | 28/06/2024 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/08/2008 | £5k | Cycling for wheelchair users |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/01/2007 | £5k | There is no project name available for this record |