UpCycle

03/06/2026

We feel so lucky. Every time we put out a request, our community responds with such kindness and generosity.

Thank you to MCF Bikery, Shipley, an amazing local charity who refurbish bikes and raise vital funds for their work with prisoners and young people across Bradford. Jamie called in today with some super trikes, which we’ll be getting out to families who really need them. You can contact them at https://upcyclemcf.org
We’re so grateful for their support.

Trikes aren’t just fun, they help toddlers build balance, coordination, confidence and get them enjoying the outdoors. These will make such a difference.

19/05/2026

Here is a map graphic of our 8 prisons + 1 YOI.

These are where our workshops take place. It is where we support trainees to learn practical skills, gain valuable experience and build resilience and self-belief!

05/05/2026

01/05/2026

Sometimes the best therapy is a good walk… or a good bike ride!🚴‍♀️🍃

Leave the car behind and breathe in the fresh air. Slow down, clear the mind and enjoy the journey.

Visit our Community Bike shop and get 15% off a refurbished bike by referencing this post! 👏👀

28/04/2026

🚴‍♂️ BIKE OF THE WEEK #1 🚴‍♀️

Meet our first featured ride! This Giant VT-2 is ready for adventure:

🔹 19" frame – perfect fit for medium riders 🔹 26" wheels – smooth rolling on any terrain 🔹 Deore groupset with 9-speed / 27 gears – tackle hills with confidence 🔹 Price: £350

It was generously donated by a member of the public and lovingly serviced by our volunteer, David.

Stay tuned – this is just the start of our Bike of the Week series! Each week we'll spotlight a new ride with its specs, story, and price tag.

📩 DM us to claim this one or ask questions! 🔄 Tag someone who needs a reliable commuter 🙂

24/04/2026

Discussions like these are so important for us at UpCycle because they affirm that the work we do has a true impact on people who need it.👏

They also remind us that there’s still a lot of work to be done!💪

12/04/2026

Throwback to our workshop at Fieldhead Carr Primary school! 🚲🏫

Workshops like these are at the heart of what we do; teaching young people skills that they can apply later on in life!💪

08/04/2026

🌟 Behind every act of kindness, there’s a volunteer who showed up.

They’re the ones who give their time when no one’s watching. Who roll up their sleeves when others walk away. Who believe that change starts with showing up, again and again.

We don’t run on funding alone—we run on heart. On hands willing to help. On people who choose compassion over convenience.

To every volunteer out there: you are the heartbeat of this mission. 💙

❤️

25/03/2026

Here’s a video that was done by the Ministry of Justice detailing our mission and sharing some our voices!

It is lovely to see the impact of our work on the local community, and we don’t plan on stopping anytime soon!🥰

24/03/2026

We were featured on Comic Relief! ❤️
Making an impact in Bradford, one workshop at a time 🚲
Thank you to Comic Relief for the funding and this brilliant opportunity!⭐