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  1. News and events
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  3. 2019

2019

A look back at all the news stories from MCF in 2019. 

Bike Maintenance Session at Greenmeadows School

Bike Maintenance Session at Greenmeadows School

Shipley Bikery mechanics John and Glenn ran a Dr Bike session for a group at a local secondary school as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Award. Read more

Published: 19th February, 2020

Updated: 17th December, 2020

Author: Helen Rowlands

Asda Community Foundation Donation for Shipley Bikery

Asda Community Foundation Donation for Shipley Bikery

The Shipley Bikery received a cheque for £500 from the Asda Community Foundation. Read more

Published: 19th February, 2020

Updated: 17th December, 2020

Author: Helen Rowlands

MCF Bikes and Wheelchairs head to Ghana

MCF Bikes and Wheelchairs head to Ghana

Refurbished bikes included in shipment to Ghana. Read more

Published: 28th November, 2019

Updated: 17th December, 2020

Author: Helen Rowlands

Chris Boardman opens new workshop in Greater Manchester

Chris Boardman opens new workshop in Greater Manchester

The Link bike workshop was officially opened by Chris Boardman Read more

Published: 27th November, 2019

Updated: 17th December, 2020

Author: Helen Rowlands

Farewell to The Avenues Bike Project

Farewell to The Avenues Bike Project

On 1st March 2019 our good friends at The Avenues Bike Project closed their doors for the final time. Read more

Published: 27th November, 2019

Updated: 20th April, 2020

Author: Helen Rowlands

Bike Friendly Business

Bike Friendly Business

The Shipley Bikery has been awarded a Silver Bike Friendly Business Award by City Connect. Read more

Published: 12th November, 2019

Updated: 7th October, 2020

Author: Helen Rowlands

Award-Winning Instructor

Award-Winning Instructor

HMPYOI Deerbolt Instructor, Graeme Jones, has recently been awarded the NEPACS Ruth Cranfield Award. Read more

Published: 12th November, 2019

Updated: 17th December, 2020

Author: Helen Rowlands

Collection Success in Ilkley

Collection Success in Ilkley

The Rotary Club of Ilkley Wharfedale organised another fantastic collection of bikes and other items for recyling in September 2019. Read more

Published: 14th October, 2019

Updated: 17th December, 2020

Author: Helen Rowlands

Social Enterprise in Shipley

Social Enterprise in Shipley

The Big Futures Event held in York on 10th October was the final event of a year-long learning programme run by the School for Social Entrepreneurs. Read more

Published: 14th October, 2019

Updated: 17th December, 2020

Author: Helen Rowlands

Farewell to MCF Trustees

Farewell to MCF Trustees

After several years supporting MCF, two trustees left the board of the Margaret Carey Foundation. Read more

Published: 14th October, 2019

Updated: 20th April, 2020

Author: Helen Rowlands

Bike Donations making a difference in Greater Manchester

Bike Donations making a difference in Greater Manchester

Refurbished bikes from the CHAINS workshop at HMP Risley were delivered to The Destitution Project in Bolton for distribution to asylum seekers and refugees in the area. Read more

Published: 14th October, 2019

Updated: 17th December, 2020

Author: Helen Rowlands

Training Success for Shipley Bikery Mechanic John

Training Success for Shipley Bikery Mechanic John

Shipley Bikery Head Mechanic John Hyde achieves Velotech Platinum Plus Qualification Read more

Published: 14th October, 2019

Updated: 17th December, 2020

Author: Helen Rowlands

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  • Volunteer Mechanic - Bradford Bikery

    Volunteer Mechanic - Bradford Bikery

    Volunteer Mechanics help support the workshop activities at the Bradford Bikery

  • Bike to The Future  - Part 2

    Bike to The Future - Part 2

    Bike To The Future - 4 week course for 11- 19 year olds

  • Bike to The Future

    Bike to The Future

    Bike To The Future - 4 week course for 11- 19 year olds

  • Drop-In Workshop - Bradford Bikery

    Drop-In Workshop - Bradford Bikery

    Weeky Drop -In Session at the Bradford Bikery

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  • MCF Bikery Shipley

    MCF Bikery Shipley

    The Shipley Bikery is our community project in West Yorkshire. We sell a proportion of the refurbished bikes from our prison workshops, at affordable prices to raise money for the charity.

  • Refurbished bikes and wheelchairs

    Refurbished bikes and wheelchairs

    Refurbished bikes and wheelchairs are donated, via partner organisations, to people in need in the UK and overseas. A proportion of the bikes are sold through community bikerys or via the online shop to raise funds for the charity.

  • What we do

    What we do

    Margaret Carey Foundation (MCF) promotes restorative justice in prisons. We set up and support prison workshops that provide trainees with meaningful work. We collect unused and unwanted bicycles and wheelchairs and bring them to the workshops for restoration and recycling. Once refurbished, all the wheelchairs and a proportion of the bikes are donated to people in need in the UK and overseas.

  • Contact Us

    Contact Us

    Contact Details for the Charity

  • Margaret Carey

    Margaret Carey, the person behind the name of the charity.

  • Who we are

    The Margaret Carey Foundation works with prisoners to help them gain useful skills and be better prepared for employment upon their release.

  • Shipley Bikery Opening Hours

    Shipley Bikery Opening Hours

    The Bikery is open for sales, repairs and servicing from Tuesday - Saturday each week.

  • Give A Bike

    Give A Bike

    We rely on a regular supply of donated bikes to keep our workshops busy each month.

  • Bikes in Need York

    Bikes in Need York

    Bikes in Need in York distribute bikes, refurbished by MCF trainees to people in need in York.

  • Margaret Carey  - becoming a charity patron

    Margaret Carey - becoming a charity patron

    An introductory blog from our patron, Margaret Carey talking about her motivation for supporting people in prison

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General Funds

General Funds

Help support our prison and community bike maintenance workshops providing opportunities for training, rehabilitation and developing new skills. Read more

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Published: 9th April, 2018

Updated: 9th September, 2021

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