SHROPSHIRE CYCLE HUB
1. Collect and repair donated bicycles, enabling their distribution to individuals in need.2. Promote community engagement in cycling as a sustainable mode of transport.3. Organise and facilitate cycling trips for individuals unable to cycle independently.4. Provide workshops that empower individuals to repair and maintain their bicycles.5. Advocate for active travel.
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION BY PROVIDING AND RENOVATING BICYCLES FOR USE BY THE THOSE IN FINANCIAL HARDSHIP IN SHROPSHIRE, AND BY EDUCATING THE INHABITANTS OF SHROPSHIRE AS TO HOW TO REPAIR BICYCLES AND THE BENEFITS OF CYCLING AS SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT.IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS OBJECTS, THE CIO WILL AIM TO:(A) COLLECT DONATIONS OF OLD BICYCLES AND REPAIR THE SAME SO THAT THEY CAN EITHER BE GIVEN TO THOSE IN FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, OR CAN BE SOLD ON TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO GENERATE FUNDS FOR THE FURTHERANCE OF THE CHARITY’S OBJECTS;(B)PROMOTE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN CYCLING AS SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT AND HEALTHY RECREATION;(C)RUN WORKSHOPS TO RENOVATE CYCLES AND TRAIN PEOPLE HOW TO REPAIR THEIR BICYCLES; AND(D)BRING DISUSED BICYCLES BACK INTO BENEFICIAL USE TO BENEFIT THOSE IN FINANCIAL HARDSHIP IN SHROPSHIRE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £7,565 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £47,638 and total payments of £40,073. The trustees confirm there are no concerns regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Free reserves at year-end were £9,971, which is below the stated policy target of £30,000.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves policy is to hold sufficient funds, estimated at £30,000 to ensure the ongoing costs of the charity” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Funders the charity credits
- Cycling UK
Trustees
- David Staniforth
- Jason Paul King
- Robin John Anderton-Brown
- Saffron Neon Gabriel Rainey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £48k | £40k |
| 31/03/2024 | £75k | £98k |
| 31/03/2023 | £151k | £135k |
| 31/03/2022 | £115k | £114k |
| 31/03/2021 | £37k | £29k |
Common questions
Is SHROPSHIRE CYCLE HUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £7,565 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £47,638 and total payments of £40,073. The trustees confirm there are no concerns regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Free reserves at year-end were £9,971, which is below the stated policy target of £30,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SHROPSHIRE CYCLE HUB?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SHROPSHIRE CYCLE HUB as a grant recipient include THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Smaller Grants |