Posted: 8 November, 2024
We are delighted to share that Wheels for All has been awarded a generous £20,000 grant over two years from Cheshire Community Foundation and the Steve Morgan Foundation. This support will enable us to continue and expand our mission of making cycling accessible for everyone, regardless of age or ability.
Wheels for All has provided inclusive cycling opportunities that break down the barriers for almost 30 years and we are proud to be headquartered in Warrington whilst delivering sessions across England. Through this funding, we will be able to strengthen our reach and presence within the Warrington community, offering more inclusive cycling sessions, providing specialised cycles, and supporting more individuals in discovering the joy, freedom, and health benefits of cycling.
Supporting Community Inclusion Through Cycling
The grant will help us maintain and grow our cycling programs, covering costs that go into adapted equipment, session delivery, and the training of dedicated staff and volunteers who assist in our programs. By increasing the availability of adapted cycles and trained support staff, we can cater to a wide range of needs, ensuring everyone can enjoy the benefits of physical activity, social interaction, and the empowerment that comes with cycling.
A Word from Our Supporters
In a statement, the Steve Morgan Foundation said:
*”The Steve Morgan Foundation is passionately committed to changing lives for good, by working with partners that make a positive difference to those in need. Cheshire Community Foundation uses local donations to fund projects which help build a Cheshire and Warrington where everyone can thrive. Together we are investing over £155,000 in Warrington this year, through local charities running exciting and potentially life-changing projects”
“Working together to address the challenges faced by local people really helps us get one step closer to our vision of changing lives for good. Co Working together to address the challenges faced by local people really helps us get one step closer to our vision of changing lives for good. Coordinating investment means there are fewer gaps in provision, and duplication of effort is hugely reduced. When we work together effectively as funders, we share local knowledge and see the investment of our funds have maximum impact. ordinating investment means there are fewer gaps in provision, and duplication of effort is hugely reduced. When we work together effectively as funders, we share local knowledge and see the investment of our funds have maximum impact.”* Liam Eaglestone, The Steve Morgan Foundation
Mel Sproston, CEO of Cheshire Community Foundation also added:
*“Our vision is for local groups in Cheshire and Warrington to have access to grant funding, focused on addressing local need and empowering marginalised communities. This support is provided through the generosity of local people and businesses with a deep commitment to the region.
We are delighted to support Wheels for All through our Warrington Fund, generously founded by EMR, C4 Projects, Flex, BGen, Sellafield, and Warrington Borough Council. By pooling resources, we can make impactful grants like this one, which will build a stronger community, improve health and develop skills. “A Future of Inclusive, Community-Driven Health and Well-being
This grant represents not just financial support, but an endorsement of Wheels for All’s vision. Together with Cheshire Community Foundation and the Steve Morgan Foundation, we’re excited to look toward a future where no one is left out of cycling. We are committed to reaching even more people and making inclusive cycling available in Warrington.
Ian Tierney, CEO of Wheels for All said “*This generous grant from Cheshire Community Foundation and the Steve Morgan Foundation allows us to continue breaking down barriers to physical activity and social inclusion through cycling. With their support everyone will have the opportunity to experience the joy that cycling brings. We’re incredibly grateful for this partnership and excited to see the positive impact it will have in Warrington”
Thank you to Cheshire Community Foundation and the Steve Morgan Foundation for their partnership and support. We can’t wait to see what the next two years bring for Wheels for All!
