Bike refurb & repair charities

[Pat "5mph"]

Learn how to DIY?

Don't wanna!
I still have 5 years to retirement, if I ever get to retire: I'd rather spend the little free time I've got gardening and baking

 

[Punkawallah]

Learn how to DIY?

RJ the Bike Guy on YouTube :-)

 

[OldShep]

Took a car load of stuff yesterday to Rebike Carlisle. https://www.rebikecyclehub.org/
Huge premises, lots of stock i dont see them on the map.

 

[ColinJ]

I don't know if it is common practice but my niece's boyfriend got an email from the bike recycling charity shop that he donated a bike to. They thanked him for the donation and said that they had sold it on (after fettling) for £140 profit.

 

[Gunk]

I don't know if it is common practice but my niece's boyfriend got an email from the bike recycling charity shop that he donated a bike to. They thanked him for the donation and said that they had sold it on (after fettling) for £140 profit.

That’s a nice touch. I don’t think we do that

 

[si_c]

That’s a nice touch. I don’t think we do that

Could be a double edged sword, some people will feel bitter about how much the charity "made" from them.

 

[ColinJ]

Could be a double edged sword, some people will feel bitter about how much the charity "made" from them.

That did flit through my mind but he seemed pleased that it had helped the charity.

I had a look on ebay last night and found a potential replacement bike for him at a bargain B.I.N. price. He is on holiday in his van this weekend near the vendor so he is going to go and check it out.

 

[annedonnelly]

I don't know if it is common practice but my niece's boyfriend got an email from the bike recycling charity shop that he donated a bike to. They thanked him for the donation and said that they had sold it on (after fettling) for £140 profit.

Some of the charity shops where I'm signed up as a "gift aider" send an e-mail to say how much they've made from my donation and hence how much tax they've reclaimed. I'm frequently amazed at how much they manage to sell my junk for.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

I don't know if it is common practice but my niece's boyfriend got an email from the bike recycling charity shop that he donated a bike to. They thanked him for the donation and said that they had sold it on (after fettling) for £140 profit.

I was going to post the exact same as @annedonnelly did upthread.
Yes, some charities, I guess the ones with volunteer know how, do this.

Some of the charity shops where I'm signed up as a "gift aider" send an e-mail to say how much they've made from my donation and hence how much tax they've reclaimed. I'm frequently amazed at how much they manage to sell my junk for.