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title: "Back 2 Bikes — check charity number 1135973 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Back 2 Bikes a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1135973. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Greyfriars Business Park. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/back-2-bikes
retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:01:37.885Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Back 2 Bikes is a registered charity (number 1135973) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £51,200 (year ending 2020-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Back 2 Bikes?

Registered charity number

1135973

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Greyfriars Business Park

Latest income (year ending 2020-03-31)

£51,200

Website

[www.back2bikes.org.uk](http://www.back2bikes.org.uk/)

## What does Back 2 Bikes do?

To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment by promoting waste reduction by the provision of refurbishment, repair and recycling services for donated bicycles and donated items. Also the relief of unemployment including the provision of opportunities in the refurbishment of bicycles through practical work.

## What causes is Back 2 Bikes registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Back 2 Bikes yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Back 2 Bikes is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Back 2 Bikes a legitimate charity?

Yes. Back 2 Bikes is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1135973) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Back 2 Bikes's charity number?

Back 2 Bikes's charity number is 1135973. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1135973?

Search 1135973 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Back 2 Bikes do?

To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment by promoting waste reduction by the provision of refurbishment, repair and recycling services for donated bicycles and donated items. Also the relief of unemployment including the provision of opportunities in the refurbishment of bicycles through practical work.

Does Back 2 Bikes have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Back 2 Bikes. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Back 2 Bikes?

Back 2 Bikes's website is http://www.back2bikes.org.uk/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1135973).