# Skill-Sharing Social Enterprises The Bicycle Academy Teaches You How to Make Bikes By Tiana Reid | Published 2012-03-07 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-academy References: [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/TheBicycleAcademy) & [thebicycleacademy.org](http://www.thebicycleacademy.org) SocialBusiness.org first learned of The Bicycle Academy (TBA) from United Kingdom-based social entrepreneur and founder of Street Style Surgery, [Sissy Rooney](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sissy-rooney1). According to the company itself, TVA is "[a] place to learn how to make bikes. You keep the skills, your first bike goes to someone who really needs it." It's that simple. Based in Frome, Somerset, TBA is a prime example of the intersection between business and charity. However, like many social businesses, the for-profit limited company does work with charities to maximize giving, namely Re~cycle and World Bicycle Relief. An innovation like a bicycle have brought (and can bring) an unparalleled amount of [social change](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saved-by-skateboarding) to less-industrialized communities. **Contact Information** The Bicycle Academy [website](http://www.thebicycleacademy.org/) The Bicycle Academy on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/TheBicycleAcademy) The Bicycle Academy on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/#!/bicycleacademy) The Bicycle Academy on [Vimeo](http://vimeo.com/thebicycleacademy) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Skill-sharing:** The rise of skill-sharing platforms and social enterprises provides opportunities for individuals to learn new skills and share their expertise. - **Social Entrepreneurship:** The blending of business and charity in social enterprises opens up avenues for creating positive social impact while also generating profits. - **Community Empowerment:** Initiatives like The Bicycle Academy empower communities by providing them with the skills and resources they need to improve their lives. ### Who This Affects Most - **Education:** Skill-sharing platforms create opportunities for individuals to learn new skills and gain valuable knowledge in various fields. - **Cycling:** The bicycle industry can leverage the skill-sharing trend to empower individuals to build their own bikes and contribute to sustainable transportation. - **Social Impact:** The intersection of business and charity in social enterprises offers innovative ways to address social issues and create meaningful change in communities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Bamboo Tourism Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vlo-cuba.md) - [STEM-Inspired Balance Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balance-bike1.md) - [Affordability-Focused Sports Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usa-triathlon.md) - [Sleek Bicycle Store Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-store.md) - [Recycled Coffee Pod-Made Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycle.md) - [Transforming Furniture Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outlaw-bike.md) - [British Bicycle Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brompton-bicycle.md) - [Casual Baking Class Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-baking-social.md) - [Perfectly Fitted Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-bicycle.md)