Public donations are key for us to keep delivering the work we do. All of the donations we receive goes directly to core funding, helping pay for the buildings we operate from, keeping the lights and heating on and paying the talented staff we employ to deliver the valuable work we do and reach the people who need it the most.
You can make a one off donation, or a monthly contribution depending what suits you. Even a little each month could make all the difference.
The world of Recyke y’Bike is kept moving by Volunteers. We have many roles available with great benefits and can be found here: Roles such as salvage mechanic, bike mechanic, content creator and social media, admin and note taking.
We are reliant on donations to keep doing what we do. All of our bikes given away or sold in our shops are donations. All the recycled parts we have are from donated bikes and we simply couldn’t exist without them.
You can donate your bike at either site during our opening hours. We accept all bikes in all conditions. We don’t collect bikes but we do have kind volunteers who accept donations out in the community and bring them to us. Their details can be found here:
Unfortunately we aren’t able to pick up bikes for donation. However… you can drop your bikes off at two Northumberland locations:
Nigel Barnes:
0771 170 5125
ngbarnes@icloud.com
David Craddock:
Phone: 07779215253
We always need volunteers to help in our Byker and Durham shops. We even have a Young Volunteers Club at Byker for under 18’s! Volunteers can help us in different ways: from building bikes to stripping them for parts, from helping us deliver outreach work to helping us in the shop…you could also volunteer for special events only! We don’t require a minimum amount of hours and aim to be as inclusive as possible, so everyone can feel welcome.
No. Unlike most second-hand bikes, our refurbished bikes have a full safety check, worn parts are replaced, and the bike is correctly adjusted. This major pre-sale service is included in the price. A second-hand bike may appear cheaper, but really isn’t once you add in the cost of this key service. Our refurbished bikes also come with a warranty period covering any mechanical parts and bike setup, providing peace of mind for your first few months of ownership.
Yes, we run popular group and 1 to 1 training sessions for anyone who just wants to know more about their bikes. If you can fix a puncture, adjust brakes, and clean and lubricate your bike you will be well on your way to becoming a more independent cyclist! You can find more info on our Training page.
Yes, this is an essential RyB activity. We are accredited to offer Velotech courses at bronze, silver and gold levels. The courses are also open to volunteers after three months “on the job training” at RyB.
RyB is a non-profit making charity relying on volunteers, bike donations, financial donations, and grants. However, our bike sales are essential to cover charitable activities, pay salaries, buy parts and cover running costs.
There is an online application to complete over at Support.
We don’t buy bikes. All of our bikes have been donated.
