Community projects that promote walking & cycling to get over £500,000 funding
TfL and the London Marathon Foundation have granted more than £580,000 in funding to 55 new community projects as part of the Walking and Cycling Grants London (WCGL) programme. The initiative aims to support local organisations across the capital in delivering projects that encourage more Londoners to walk and cycle, helping to make these activities accessible to all.
In addition to the new funding, more than £328,000 has been allocated to 134 existing projects, enabling them to continue their vital work within communities. These grants are part of an ongoing effort to make walking and cycling more inclusive and reflective of the diverse population of London.
The WCGL programme says it is committed to engaging underrepresented groups, with successful projects targeting individuals from minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, people on low incomes, refugees, asylum seekers, homeless individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. The projects aim to build participants’ confidence in walking and cycling, foster stronger community connections, and improve both physical and mental well-being.
By addressing the barriers that prevent people from getting active, these initiatives aim to ensure that everyone in London can enjoy the many health and economic benefits that walking and cycling offer.
Among the newly funded projects are:
London Hand Cycling Club by Regain the Trust for Sports Tetraplegics, which offers handcycling opportunities for those with tetraplegia.
Positive Black Hikers by River House Trust, offering bi-weekly walks for Black African and Caribbean people living with HIV.
Babes on Bikes (BOB) by Future Challenges, empowering ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and women to cycle.
Positive Cycles by Single Homeless Project, providing mechanics sessions and monthly cycling trips for young people experiencing homelessness.
Silver Cycling by Wheely Tots, offering professional cycling sessions for adults over 60 to improve health and reduce social isolation.
Motion Makers by Creative and Connected Communities, using walking and cycling to support ethnic minorities, disadvantaged individuals, and young people in improving their health and well-being.
BAME Women’s Bicycling Initiative by Newham African Initiative Development, helping women from ethnic minority backgrounds, refugees, and asylum seekers to take up cycling.
-Re/Walk by InspiralLondon CIC, offering themed walks that support cultural exchange and environmental awareness.
-The Furzedown Strollers by The Furzedown Project, a walking group supporting socially isolated older adults and LGBTQ+ people.
Walk the Line by New Pathways, a walking group in East London aimed at improving physical activity, boosting mental well-being, and fostering social relationships.
The WCGL programme, which is a partnership between TfL and the London Marathon Foundation, is part of a five-year effort to inspire Londoners to walk and cycle more frequently. Since its inception, the initiative has supported 339 projects across the city, engaging over 77,000 participants in walking and cycling activities.
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