Wheels for All

18/03/2026

There’s now just one week left to support our SpaceHive campaign to bring a Velo Plus wheelchair-accessible cycle to our Ellesmere Port Hub 💙🚲

A huge thank you to everyone who has donated so far — your generosity is already helping us move closer to making this a reality.

This specialist cycle would allow a wheelchair user to be securely attached to the front, making it possible to ride alongside friends, family and carers — sharing the joy of cycling together. For many people, this could be the very first time they’ve had the chance to experience that freedom.

With your continued support, we’re aiming to:
🚲 Purchase and install the Velo Plus cycle
👥 Deliver 10 fully staffed inclusive cycling sessions
🛠️ Train our staff and volunteers to use it safely and confidently for years to come

If you’ve been meaning to donate, now is the perfect time — with just one week left to go. Every contribution, big or small, helps us create more inclusive cycling opportunities in Ellesmere Port.

Let’s make it happen together 💙

👉 Donate here: https://rpb.li/ArpaoC

17/03/2026

Well it looks like Spring might finally be Springing and what better chance to get outside and give back to your community! 🚲🍃

Our sessions are now back up and running, and we’re welcoming new volunteers to join us in what is set to be a busy cycling season. While we have many volunteer roles, what you do with us is always shaped around you. We take time to get to know each person, their interests and their needs, so volunteering with Wheels for All is flexible and supportive.

We’d love you to come along to your nearest session, see what we do, have a chat with the team and decide if it’s right for you. No cycling experience needed – just a friendly attitude and a willingness to help.

Make this Spring/Summer the year you try something new and give back ❤️

👉 Find out more and get involved: https://rpb.li/AmCuT....

16/03/2026

Julia is nearly at the finish line – can you help her get there? 🌈

You might remember a few weeks ago we told you about Wheels for All supporter Julia, who is is taking on the Manchester Marathon in less than 5 weeks to raise money for inclusive cycling — and she’s already almost at 80% of her fundraising target! 🎉

Julia chose to support Wheels for All after seeing the impact of our sessions first-hand. One of her cousins, who is autistic, attended a session and not only rode a bike for the first time, but also spoke — something that is very rare for her. A truly special moment made possible by inclusive cycling and our incredible volunteers 🚲💛

With race day getting closer, we’d love to help Julia reach her fundraising goal. If you’re able to donate, every contribution helps create more life-changing moments like this.

💛 Support Julia’s challenge here: https://rpb.li/7ge

13/03/2026

There’s still two weeks left to support our SpaceHive campaign to bring a Velo Plus wheelchair-accessible cycle to our Ellesmere Port Hub 💙🚲

This specialist cycle would allow a wheelchair user to be securely attached to the front, making it possible to ride alongside friends, family and carers — sharing the joy of cycling together. For many people, this could be the very first time they’ve had the chance to experience that freedom.

With your support, we’re aiming to:
🚲 Purchase and install the Velo Plus cycle
👥 Deliver 10 fully staffed inclusive cycling sessions
🛠️ Train our staff and volunteers to use it safely and confidently for years to come

If you’ve been meaning to donate, now is the perfect time. Every contribution — big or small — helps us create more inclusive cycling opportunities in Ellesmere Port.

Let’s make it happen together 💙

👉 Donate here: https://rpb.li/ArpaoC

12/03/2026

We’re proud to see inclusive cycling featured in this new piece from Greater Manchester Moving exploring how movement and physical activity can play a role in person-centred social care. 🚲

The article looks at how organisations across Greater Manchester are helping care staff and the people they support experience the benefits of moving more – from improved physical health to greater independence and wellbeing. Movement doesn’t have to mean structured exercise; it can simply be finding joyful ways to be active in everyday life 🙌

At Wheels for All, we see first-hand how inclusive cycling can support people of all abilities to move more, connect with others and build confidence. It’s great to be part of a growing conversation about how physical activity can be embedded into care settings to improve quality of life for everyone involved.

📖 Read the full article here:

In early February 2026, GM Moving delivered the first in a series of shared learning events, exploring the potential of using physical activity and movement in social care prevention.  Working in partnership with system change consultancy Noisy Cricket, GM Moving invited people and organisations al...

10/03/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Jack Mayorcas and Owen Burgess to the Board of Trustees at Wheels for All 🙌🚲

Jack brings strong communications and public affairs expertise as Head of Public Affairs at Fusion Media, alongside experience in lobbying and transport policy through his role as a Councillor and Chair of the Transport Committee in Wandsworth. He has also volunteered as a Bike Buddy with The Bike Project and Wandsworth Cycling Campaign.

Owen brings extensive programme delivery experience from more than 15 years working across the commercial, technology and public sectors, including roles with Sport Wales. He also serves as a trustee at the Welsh Refugee Council and is passionate about tackling inequality in sport.

Together they bring valuable expertise that will help strengthen our mission to ensure more disabled people can experience the joy and freedom of cycling 👍😁

Read more about Jack and Owen and the experience they bring to the board in the full article on our website: https://rpb.li/bZ6LSN

10/03/2026

Great news from Barnsley! 🎉

We’re delighted to celebrate new funding awarded to the Dorothy Hyman Centre which will introduce a weekly Disability Day, opening up even more opportunities for people to get active, social and confident through sport and physical activity.

Every Thursday participants will have the chance to enjoy a wide range of facilities across the centre – from sessions in the gym and sports hall, to activity on the outdoor athletics track, as well as inclusive sessions in the studio spaces.

And when the weather improves, participants will also be able to get involved with the Wheels for All Barnsley cycles, offering the chance to experience the freedom and joy of inclusive cycling 🚲

This is a fantastic step forward in making activity more accessible in Barnsley, and we’re excited to see more people discovering new ways to move, connect and have fun. 💙

More information via the Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre website here: https://rpb.li/19i6

08/03/2026

Today we’re celebrating International Women’s Day and recognising the incredible women who help make inclusive cycling possible every day at Wheels for All. 💜🚲

This year’s theme, “Give to Gain,” highlights that meaningful progress towards gender equality requires deliberate contributions from governments, institutions and individuals. By actively giving our time, support and opportunities, we can help create a more inclusive future for women and girls everywhere.

At Wheels for All, we see the power of this every day. Women play a vital role across our network — as participants, volunteers, staff and partners — helping to break down barriers and ensure more people can experience the joy and freedom of cycling.

Our recent Impact Report showed that 35% of our participants in 2025 identified as female. We’re encouraged by this growing number and are committed to building on that progress, with the aim of creating a 50/50 gender balance in the years ahead so even more women and girls feel empowered to cycle.

If you’d like to support our mission, there are plenty of ways to get involved — from volunteering at one of our hubs to fundraising or helping spread the word about inclusive cycling. Every contribution helps more people gain confidence, connection and independence through cycling. 🌟🚴‍♀️

05/03/2026

Our 2025 Impact Report is here! 🎉🚲

We’re excited to launch the Wheels for All 2025 Impact Report, reflecting on a year of growth and life-changing impact through inclusive cycling.

Today, our CEO, Ian Tierney, visited our Birkenhead Park Hub to officially launch the report, meeting participants and volunteers and celebrating the difference inclusive cycling is making in communities across England.

Thanks to our incredible volunteers, partners and supporters, we’ve continued to unlock health, inclusion and independence for disabled people and people living with long-term health conditions. Behind every session delivered and every mile ridden is a story of increased wellbeing and stronger communities.

From expanding our national Inclusive Cycling Network to welcoming Chris Boardman as Patron, 2025 has been a landmark year for Wheels for All — and we’re only just getting started.

Our new report shares the data, stories and social value behind our work, and sets out our ambitions for the year ahead.

Read more and download the full Impact Report via the link below:

03/03/2026

Calling all corporate volunteers! 🚨

Today we have seen that new insights outlined in The New State of Corporate Volunteering 2026 report from show something important:

👉 Participation in volunteering is rising — but time and impact per person are falling
👉 Corporate priorities and charity needs are drifting apart
👉 While volunteering drives real business value, most organisations aren’t measuring what truly matters

Read the report: https://benevity.com/research/the-state-of-corporate-volunteering-2026

Wheels for All has long been a supporter of corporate volunteering, and we love welcoming teams from many businesses and organisations to our Hubs and we believe that when corporate volunteering is designed with purpose, it creates real impact — for communities, employees, and businesses alike.. The report highlights how important it is to create volunteering experiences that are meaningful and genuinely impactful.

Our inclusive cycling sessions give teams hands-on, meaningful ways to:

🚲 support disabled people to ride
🤝 build team connection and wellbeing
💜 make a measurable difference locally

If your organisation wants volunteering that truly makes a difference to people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Get in touch with us at volunteer@wheelsforall.org.uk to plan your corporate volunteering with us and help make cycling accessible for everyone.

Corporate volunteering is surging, but is your program ready to scale? Discover Benevity data on post-pandemic trends and keys to a future-proof impact strategy

02/03/2026

Meet Mike and Sindy! 🥰

When Mike first came to our Bike Buddy sessions at Life Leisure Avondale, cycling with his legs felt like a thing of the past. After a stroke left him with limited mobility down his right side, he began on a hand cycle, rebuilding strength and confidence one session at a time 🚲

With determination (and his wife, Sindy, cheering him on), Mike progressed to a recumbent trike, pedalling with his legs again - a milestone he once thought impossible.

Not to be outdone, Sindy, who had never ridden a bike before, learned alongside him and was cycling independently within 30 minutes!

With his increased confidence, Mike was also able to take on a 62-mile challenge in October last year to raise money for the Stroke Association — proof of how far he’s come ✨

Both Mike and Sindy are proof of what ca happen when inclusive cycling is available in local communities and we are so proud to have been a part of both of their journeys! ❤️

Read their full story on our website: https://rpb.li/0rtA5G

25/02/2026

It’s never too late to try something new 💛🚲

Meet Helen! At 70, Helen joined us at Birkenhead Park feeling completely terrified of riding a bike. Living with arthritis and sciatica, she worried about falling and couldn’t even get on a two-wheeler at her first session — so we started on a trike instead.

With support from our amazing volunteers, including help setting up her own bike and building her confidence week by week, Helen is now riding independently around the park and near her home.

“It’s exhilarating knowing I can ride a bike myself now.”

We’re so proud of Helen’s journey 💛

👉 Read her full story here: https://rpb.li/XQgE0n