Tags: Cycling
Posted: Thu, 9 Nov 2023 14:25
Active Travel - the long-lasting impact of travelling more actively
"I have much more autonomy in my own body, and I want to use it."
Over 2022/23, Active Travel has supported 16 projects, ranging from the installation of benches in outdoor spaces, to the development of cycling skills and confidence within those who have faced barriers to cycling. Projects funded by Active Travel have worked with residents and communities who face great challenges when wanting to travel in an active way, such as asylum seekers, disabled residents, women and non-binary people, and families from diverse ethnic backgrounds. Read More »
Posted: Thu, 18 May 2023 11:00
A bike is a ‘symbol of freedom’: the magic and beauty of a community project
Sanctuary Wheels turns 1!
In May 2022, with the help of Cyclox, Asylum Welcome and a number of other amazing Oxfordshire-based organisations, we launched Sanctuary Wheels to provide bikes to refugees and asylum seekers across the county. With a shared goal of making Oxfordshire a more welcoming home for those who have moved here to escape from conflict, over 600 bikes have been donated, repaired, and given to refugees in Oxfordshire. Read More »