Thank you for choosing us and donating a bike for a New Scot

Your bike donation provides a warm welcome, hand of friendship, and essential mobility to New Scots.

The better condition the bike the better. We have limited capacity and resources. Please provide as much information as you can about your bike on our donate a bike form so that we are able to assess its condition and suitability.

We are unable to accept ‘abandoned’ bikes from closes/stairwells unless you have permission from owners.

When we receive your donate a bike form we will contact you as soon as we can to discuss. Please note that we are part-time and not always able to reply immediately.

We also welcome donations of bike locks, lights, racks, panniers, tools, waterproofs, and new helmets.

Donations to support the repair of bikes are also very welcome.

Provide a New Scot with freedom of movement and the joy of cycling today- Thank You.

The difference your bike makes.

Thanks to you we have refurbished and distributed over 2,500 bikes providing essential mobility to New Scots.

People tell us how valuable it is having access to a bike for all sorts of essential daily activities.

These are a small sample of the many people that your support has helped.

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The bike provides me with mobility and easy access to all parts of the city without being dependent buying expensive bus tickets.

Bikes for Refugees tries to make the world a brighter place by welcoming New Scots with a bike to explore the city and lots of new places in Scotland.

My bike helped me when I first came to Scotland, to make my new home here when I didn't know anyone or where to go.

Donate a bike for New Scots

We are only able to accept donations of ‘good condition’ bicycles. We have limited time and resources for repairs and require to get bikes into the hands of our New Scots friends as quickly, safely and efficiently as possible. Thank you for your support.

Please Note:

The better the condition the bike, the better thank you;
We are not able to strip bikes down for parts as this is beyond our capabilities as a small charity.
We are unable to accept ‘abandoned’ bikes from closes/stairwells unless you have permission from owners.
Please provide as much information on our form as you can about your bike and its condition thank you. This will help us to assess its suitability.
We sometimes sell donated bikes, but only with your permission. Some bikes can be worth more to us and New Scots if we sell the bike and reinvest the funds back into the charity to cover costs for bikes repairs and the purchase of helmets, locks and lights. Please inform us if you do not wish us to sell your bike.
When we receive your form we will be in contact to discuss. Please note that we are part-time and not always able to reply immediately.
THANK YOU for your support to New Scots.

Please also consider donating funds to support the refurbishment of your bike and to help purchase essential bike accessories.

donate funds

Name

First Name

Last Name

How many bikes would you like to donate?

For more than 3 please contact us directly.

Are you able to deliver the bike/s to one of our hubs in Glasgow or Edinburgh?

Yes

Telephone Number?

The first part of your postcode?

Bike/s

Bike 1. What is the make/model/type/colour of bike you would like to donate?

What condition is the bike in?

Bike 2. What is the make/model/type/colour of bike you would like to donate?

What condition is the bike in?

Bike 3. What is the make/model/type/colour of bike you would like to donate?

What condition is the bike in?

Sometimes we sell bikes to reinvest back into the charity to pay for essential repairs and accessories, and to secure our long-term future. Would you be ok with us selling your bike/s and reinvesting the funds to support our work?

If you answered Yes, we would be grateful if you could complete the following Gift Aid questions. GiftAid is worth an extra 25% to BfR. Boost your Bike Sale donation by 25p of Gift Aid for every £1 of the sale price of your bike/s.

Yes

Gift Aid

Boost your Bike Sale donation to Bikes for Refugees (Scotland) SCIO by 25p of Gift Aid for every £1 donated. Gift Aid is reclaimed by the charity from the tax you pay for the current tax year. Your address is needed to identify you as a current UK taxpayer. By filling in this form you will enable Bikes for Refugees (Scotland) (Charity Number: SC047302) to collect Retail Gift Aid on your behalf if your donated bike goes on to be sold. In order to Gift Aid your donation you must complete the details below: I want to Gift Aid the Bike Sale donation of below to Bikes for Refugees (Scotland) SCIO SCO47302.v

Yes

Your Details

Title

Name

First Name

Last Name

Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Date

YYYY

(in case we need to contact you)

I am a UK taxpayer and understand that if I pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax in the current tax year than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all my donations it is my responsibility to pay any difference.

Please notify the charity if you:

• want to cancel this declaration

• change your name or home address

• no longer pay sucient tax on your income and/or capital gains

If you pay Income Tax at the higher or additional rate and want to receive the additional tax relief due to you, you must include all your Gift Aid donations on your Self-Assessment tax return or ask HM Revenue and Customs to adjust your tax code.

Is your bike/s registered?

Transfer your registration to us before you donate – www.bikeregister.com

Yes

Would you like to donate anything else?

We also accept donations of good condition bike parts and accessories (please no 2nd hand bike helmets or children’s bike seats).

THANK YOU

Thank you for donating a bike for a New Scot. Your donation will make a significant contribution to individuals and families settling in Scotland. Every bike is a hand of friendship to New Scots.

As soon as we receive your completed form one of our staff will contact you to discuss. Please note that we are mostly part-time and may not be able to get back to you straight away. We will endeavour to contact you as soon as we are able to.

There are many other ways to support us. Sponsor essential bike accessories that we provide free with every refurbished bicycle. Donate funds to help keep the wheels turning. Sign up for one of our fundraising challenge events. Have you considered volunteering? Perhaps your workplace or organisation can support our work?

Thank you for choosing us and donating a bike for a New Scot

Your bike donation provides a warm welcome, hand of friendship, and essential mobility to New Scots.

The better condition the bike the better. We have limited capacity and resources. Please provide as much information as you can about your bike on our donate a bike form so that we are able to assess its condition and suitability.

We are unable to accept ‘abandoned’ bikes from closes/stairwells unless you have permission from owners.

When we receive your donate a bike form we will contact you as soon as we can to discuss. Please note that we are part-time and not always able to reply immediately.

We also welcome donations of bike locks, lights, racks, panniers, tools, waterproofs, and new helmets.

Donations to support the repair of bikes are also very welcome.

Provide a New Scot with freedom of movement and the joy of cycling today- Thank You.

The difference your bike makes.

Thanks to you we have refurbished and distributed over 2,500 bikes providing essential mobility to New Scots.

People tell us how valuable it is having access to a bike for all sorts of essential daily activities.

These are a small sample of the many people that your support has helped.

Donate a bike for New Scots

Please Note:

Please also consider donating funds to support the refurbishment of your bike and to help purchase essential bike accessories.

THANK YOU

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