ODS, on behalf of Oxford City Council, has donated more than 100 abandoned bicycles, collected from across the city, to Recycle Your Cycle.
The social enterprise refurbishes bicycles in prison workshops, helping prisoners develop valuable skills while promoting environmental sustainability.
The ODS partnership supports Recycle Your Cycle’s mission to reduce waste, rehabilitate prisoners through meaningful work, and provide affordable bikes to the community. Recycle Your Cycle operates workshops in prisons across the country. Each bike refurbished by inmates is a step toward reintegration, offering both practical training and a sense of purpose. Once repaired, the bikes are distributed to partner charities and low-income individuals, contributing to affordable transport solutions nationwide.
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“These donated bicycles have been recovered by ODS as part of its commitment to keeping Oxford clean and tidy. They are on their way to being repaired and given a new lease on life with new, well-deserving, owners. It’s another example of how ODS continues to do good in the community, both in Oxford and wider afield.
Councillor Nigel Chapman, Cabinet Member for Citizen Focused Services and Council Companies
“We’re proud to support Recycle Your Cycle with this donation of over 100 bicycles. At ODS, we’re committed to sustainability and to making Oxford a cleaner, greener city. These bikes were abandoned across the city; now we’re helping to give them a second life, supporting people and communities in the process.
“By working with Recycle Your Cycle, we’re not only reducing waste, but also supporting rehabilitation efforts in prisons across the UK. It’s a great example of how ODS, social enterprise, and the wider community can come together to create lasting, positive impact.
“Whether it's helping someone gain new skills in a prison workshop or making cycling more accessible for someone in need, this partnership delivers real value on multiple levels.”
Simon Howick, Managing Director, ODS
"This generous donation from ODS is a fantastic example of how public services can partner with social enterprises to create a positive social and environmental impact.
“Each of these bikes will help someone in need, whether it’s the prisoner gaining skills or the new rider who receives a safe, reliable bicycle.”
Mark Abrahams, Director, Recycle Your Cycle
To report an abandoned bicycle, visit the Report an Abandoned Bicycle webpage.
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