How We Assess and Award Grants

Who Can Apply

• Charities: Eligible organisations must be registered with the Charities Commission, have a clear charitable purpose, and be managed by at least two trustees.

• Other Organisations: We can also support non-charitable organisations, provided the project directly aligns with Farcycles’ objectives. In these cases, all funds will be restricted to specific activities or outcomes in line with Charity Commission guidance.

• Individuals: If you’re an individual in need of financial support to pursue cycling-related goals and face financial hardship, we’d also love to hear from you. Farcycles requires that applications are made through an organisation responible for providing care or overseeing your wellbeing. We encourage you to speak to them about applying on your behalf. We offer both monetary and non-monetary grants, such as refurbished bikes or training resources

We follow strict guidelines to ensure that any grant awarded is used exclusively for its intended purpose, with no more than minimal incidental personal benefit.

Types of Grants Available

Our grants are awarded based on available funding and the merit of each application. In addition to cash grants, we also offer non-monetary support to help individuals and organisations achieve their cycling goals.

• Refurbished Bikes: Through our Farcycles Bike Shop, we provide refurbished bikes to those who may not be able to afford one.

• Cycle Training & Consultation: Our experienced volunteers offer training for cyclists of all ages and abilities. We’re also happy to share resources and guidance for organising and delivering cycle training programmes.

Our Priorities

When we receive more high-quality applications than we can fund, the Review Committee use the following criteria to prioritise support:

• Projects that create infrastructure or resources to help people of all ages cycle safely and sustainably.

• Initiatives promoting cycling for better physical and mental well-being.

• Programmes that offer education and training for safer cycling.

• Support for those most in need, particularly excluded or vulnerable groups, such as the disabled community.

• Projects where a small grant would enable a larger initiative to succeed by closing a funding gap.

We reserve the right to consider additional priorities as needs arise, ensuring we continue to support projects that align with our mission.