Recyke Y'bike
Analysis
Recyke Y'bike is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Newcastle Upon Tyne. It was registered in June 2008, 18 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty and amateur sport, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05839547). It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Recyke Y'bike reported income of £442k and spending of £452k, spending 102% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £325k to £442k (+36%), an average of +8.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2022, when income rose by 20%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Recyke Y'bike sits at the 82nd percentile: it is larger than about 82% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 89th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Netherton Feelgood Factory (£442k), Bexley Mencap (£442k) and Thurrock Open Door (£442k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Recyke y' Bike's core activity is refurbishing bicycles, donated largely by the public, by a team of enthusiastic volunteers and paid mechanics. Some are sold to raise funds, others are given away as community referral bikes, with those in the worst condition being recycled and all useable parts saved. We also train people in cycling and bike maintenance skills.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Netherton Feelgood Factory | Bootle | £442k |
| Bexley Mencap | Bexleyheath | £442k |
| Thurrock Open Door | Grays | £442k |
| New Covenant Church | London | £442k |