Chorlton Bikes
Building a Greener, More Connected Community
We are a Community Benefit Society committed to removing CO₂ from our streets, supporting local communities, and creating meaningful jobs that pay the Real Living Wage.
Building a Greener, More Connected Community
We are a Community Benefit Society committed to removing CO₂ from our streets, supporting local communities, and creating meaningful jobs that pay the Real Living Wage.
We offer a range of community and commercial services.
Choose what you need below.
Every day, our dedicated volunteers collect surplus food from local businesses and residents, delivering it directly to foodbanks across South Manchester.
This vital service helps reduce food waste while supporting those in need in our community.
If you're a local business or resident with surplus food to donate, we'd love to hear from you.
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For people with mobility issues or other significant barriers getting to the Unicorn Grocery.
We offer Shop & Drop or You Shop, We Drop services.
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We operate a Trishaw scheme across South Manchester, giving older people and those with limited mobility the opportunity to experience being back out and about.
Free rides when offered through community organisations.
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We work with Refugee Aid (Care UK) reviving unused bikes to be used by asylum-seekers and refugees.
Donate your bike to help someone access opportunities and build connections in the community.
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Thanks to support from TfGM we operate a bike library with the aim of boosting access to and usage of bikes in our community.
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Have an idea for a community project?
Our dedicated team of riders and fleet of electric cargo bikes can help you make it happen.
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Our NHS contract involves daily collections from doctors surgeries across South and Central Manchester, transporting specimens in specialised containers safely and securely to local hospitals.
We're ready to support other NHS trusts, health institutions, and pharmacies with reliable, sustainable delivery solutions.
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From transporting bread from city centre bakeries to local retailers, platters to businesses and cheese and veg boxes to local residents - we handle both B2C and B2B food deliveries.
Our bikes are specially fitted out to ensure food arrives in tip-top condition - dry, secure, and contamination-free.
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We deliver leaflets and flyers to South Manchester residents, and distribute magazines to businesses and social venues like bars and theatres.
Our local knowledge ensures your materials reach the right places at the right time.
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Perfect for special events like weddings, birthdays, celebrations, or corporate events.
Make your occasion memorable with our unique trishaw service - hire the trishaw and pilot for your special day.
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Do you or your business need any other sort of regular or one-off delivery?
We have extensive experience transporting Christmas trees, books, beer and more.
Contact us to discuss your needs and we'll work with you to find a sustainable delivery solution.
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There are many ways to get involved with Chorlton Bikes.
Choose the path that's right for you.
As a Community Benefit Society, membership is open and accessible to everyone.
To become a member, you simply need to hold one £1 share, which gives you a real stake in Chorlton Bikes and an equal say in how we're run.
Why join us?
Membership means you have a voice in our future direction and can help shape how we serve our community.
Our pool of friendly dedicated riders is growing and we offer both volunteer and paid opportunities.
We're looking for enthusiastic bike riders from all members of our local community (no cargo bike experience needed).
If you'd like to:
Then we'd love to hear from you!
There are many ways to get involved beyond riding.
Whether you want to help with operations, support our community projects, or contribute in other ways, we'd love to have you on board.
As a Real Living Wage employer, we value all contributions to our mission.
Your support helps us build a greener, more connected community.
As a CBS, we're here to benefit you, our community.
Help us protect the things we value, support the people who make it happen, and build a sustainable future for Chorlton Bikes.
If you believe in what we do and you can afford it, please consider donating the price of a pint or cup of coffee once a month to our friends of chorlton bikes programme.
Our goal is to raise £1,000 per month in regular donations.
If you can't afford it, that's fine - your support as a rider, resident or advocate still means just as much.
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Follow us on social media for the latest updates, news, and community stories.
We work with amazing organisations across South Manchester and beyond.
Chorlton Bikes started as a grassroots response to COVID-19 and has grown into a thriving cooperative with a mission to reduce carbon emissions, support local communities, and create meaningful employment opportunities across South Manchester.
As a Community Benefit Society, we're member-owned and community-focused.
We're proud to be a Real Living Wage employer, with around 80% of our costs going to people - our dedicated team of riders and staff who make everything possible.
Operations Lead
I joined Chorlton Bikes as a rider in April 2022. As I've become more involved, my passion for all things cycling has deepened, and I've developed valuable skills in bike mechanics, ride leading, and First Aid. I'm truly grateful to have a job that not only brings me joy but also contributes positively to our community.
Operations Lead
I started working with Chorlton Bikes in 2024. I'm a Chorlton resident and strongly believe in the work we do for the community.
Board Member and Co-Founder
I was a founding Director of Chorlton Bikes in 2021, as a resident of Chorlton for over 40 years I was motivated by a wish to see fewer vehicles on our roads and cleaner air. I am proud of our achievements to date and am happy to continue to give my time voluntarily, after a rewarding career working in health and social care in Greater Manchester.
Board Member and Co-Founder
I'm one of five founding members of Chorlton Bikes and have lived in Chorlton over 30 years. I'm a lifelong everyday passionate cyclist and am so proud to be a part of the Chorlton Bikes community. Now retired from a career in welfare rights and work as a community cook leader for Cracking Good Food.
Board Member and Co-Founder
A local resident for more than 25 years, I hadn't got on a bike since teenage years before getting involved in setting up Chorlton Bikes. I was one of the Founding directors, and now sit on the Board. I'm really proud of everything we've done so far and excited to see what Chorlton Bikes will achieve into the future.
Board Member and Co-Founder
When Covid hit in March 2020 I was lucky to connect with an incredible group of new friends who had the same idea - to use cargo bikes to help people keep shopping locally. The group we created went on to become Chorlton Bikes Community Benefit Society. Ours is a true story of community. Showing positive change and creating something good with and for people in Chorlton and Manchester is why we exist. In my day job, I am a transport strategy officer working on walking and cycling here and the Bee Network, in Greater Manchester.
Board Member
I joined Chorlton Bikes in 2022 as a way to give back to our community, while indulging my love of cycling. Since then, I've become more involved as a board member, looking after our finances and technology, and helping deliver two website redesigns. I'm incredibly proud of the work we do and the positive impact we have on people's lives in Chorlton and beyond.
Board Member
I joined Chorlton Bikes in 2021 after having a go on a Cargo bike and experiencing 'the cargo bike smile'. I believe passionately in the benefits of Active Travel for all. Chorlton Bikes is an organisation who want to change how people move stuff about. With Chorlton Bikes I get to ride some cool bikes, whilst helping the community and the planet!