# Refuge-Supporting Bike Shops This Charitable Initiative Provides Refugees with Second-Hand Bikes By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-09-11 | Updated 2015-09-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secondhand-bikes References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/london-refugees-bike-skills-fix/) & [thebikeproject](http://thebikeproject.co.uk/) 'The Bike Project' is a charitable initiative that provides refugees with second-hand bikes. In light of the current [refugee crisis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moving-for-change), many companies are looking for ways to lend a helping hand. This project ensures that asylum-seeking refugees have a reliable source of transportation. The Bike Project is based in London and it is run by several refugees who have settled in the city. The project provides incoming refugees with second-hand bikes that they can use to save on transportation costs while traveling throughout the city. The charity not only provides refugees with bicycles, but it also teaches these individuals about bike repair. These [workshops bring refugees together](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thecyclingcollective) and help foster a sense of community around cycling. The charitable initiative gives refugees a reliable way of getting around the city and the skills necessary to fix and repair their bikes when necessary. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Refugee-supporting Bike Shops:** Opportunity to create bike shops that specifically support refugees by providing them with second-hand bikes and teaching them bike repair skills. - **Community Building Through Cycling:** Opportunity to foster a sense of community among refugees through workshops and events centered around cycling. - **Sustainable Transportation for Refugees:** Opportunity to promote sustainable transportation options for refugees by providing them with affordable and reliable bicycles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Charitable Organizations:** Charitable organizations can explore the opportunity to support refugees by establishing bike shops and workshops. - **Bicycle Retail:** Bicycle retail businesses can expand their offerings by targeting and supporting refugee communities. - **Social Impact Enterprises:** Social impact enterprises can create business models that focus on providing sustainable transportation options for refugees and fostering community engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Bicycle Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-wooden-bicycle.md) - [Refugee-Supporting Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kind-choose-love.md) - [Refugee-Supporting Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-jerrys-sunny-honey-home.md) - [Refuge Athlete Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-refuge-foundation.md) - [Ukraine-Benefiting Collaborative Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-beers.md) - [Recycled Coffee Pod-Made Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycle.md) - [Pop-Up Reverse Supermarkets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reverse-supermarket.md) - [Nonprofit Electric Bikeshares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bublr-bikes.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md)