Teddington: local refugee cycling project launches appeal for second-hand bikes

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

5th Nov 2021 | Local News

If you're wondering where in Teddington to donate your old bicycles, check out the Hampton Bike Project (Credit: Richmond Council)
If you're wondering where in Teddington to donate your old bicycles, check out the Hampton Bike Project (Credit: Richmond Council)

A charity near Teddington has launched an appeal for second-hand bicycles as part of a campaign to provide refugees and asylum seekers with reliable independent transport.

The Hampton Bike Project , located at Hampton Methodist Church, are asking residents to donate their old and unwanted bicycles.

The group will then repair these and donate them to refugees and asylum seekers who live in the local area.

Donations can be arranged with volunteer organisers at the Hampton Methodist Church

To arrange a donation please email Mrs. Wendy Salmon at [email protected].

Richmond Council Leader Gareth Roberts said: "The Hampton Bike Project is a fantastic initiative providing refugees and asylum seekers with an invaluable mode of transport.

"Bicycles can provide a vital mode of transport to help refugees and asylum-seekers access local services especially for those who might have to travel considerable distance to access service.

"It can also provide a great form of independence for newly settled refugees and asylum seekers to help them integrate into communities."

For more about the national bike project, visit their website .

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