New Forest Bike Project

New Forest Bike Project (NFBP) is a social enterprise and registered Community Interest Company which takes in unwanted bicycles and then repairs, restores and relocates them. 

Located in New Milton in the New Forest, the project serves the community roughly between Bournemouth, Southampton and up towards Salisbury. They aim to help people from all walks of life to get out on two wheels and for it to be an inclusive and fun experience. The aim is to engage people with all aspects of the project, particularly those in need. They to help build confidence, skills and promote health and wellbeing through activities like:

  • teaching bike maintenance
  • safe riding
  • earning a bike through volunteering
  • learning about recycling and sustainability issues

They accept donations of adult bicycles of all sizes and will recycle bikes for parts even if they are no longer fit for use. They also accept donations of old clothing for rags and spare parts/equipment.

To learn more, please go to their website, visit their Facebook page or check them out on Twitter.