Sanctuary Wheels

We provide free, refurbished bikes for refugees in Oxfordshire. A project of @AsylumWelcome and @activeoxon. Inspired by @HosniehMarbini.

[Sanctuary Wheels @SanctuaryWheels]

It's #WorldBicycleDay!

Since 2022, people across Oxfordshire have donated hundreds of bikes to support refugees & asylum seekers via @AsylumWelcome.

Bikes mean freedom, health & connection.🚴‍♀️💛

Thanks for helping us keep this beautiful project rolling!
https://t.co/tiFuyLW2KE

[Sanctuary Wheels @SanctuaryWheels]

Let's hear it for @activeoxon!

The team brought it home today 🏆 - crossing the line at 1:45 pm after riding 50 miles in enormous heat starting at 8:30 am this morning. 🔥

They raised a fantastic £800 for Sanctuary Wheels and we're very proud of them! 🙌 👏

#bikeoxford2023

[Sanctuary Wheels @SanctuaryWheels]

Go team #SanctuaryWheels! You've got this! 🚴‍♀️🦸
#BikeOxford #OxfordRefugeeWeek

[Sanctuary Wheels @SanctuaryWheels]

@cycloxoxford @TheOxfordMail @AsylumWelcome @activeoxon @OxonFireRescue @OxfordshireCC @RadleyLinks 🙌

[Cyclox @cycloxoxford]

This week’s On My Bike in @TheOxfordMail is a celebration of Sanctuary Wheel’s 1st anniversary of providing bikes for refugees 🥳 A true community project involving @AsylumWelcome @activeoxon @cycloxoxford @OxonFireRescue @oxfordshirecc @RadleyLinks 🚲🎉 https://t.co/MD3MljLBfI

[Sanctuary Wheels @SanctuaryWheels]

'A bike is 'a symbol of freedom', helping people to move around and navigate the city, giving access to shops, healthcare and emergency services, and to explore and spend time with families and communities.'

Lovely coverage of Sanctuary Wheels in the @TheOxfordMail this weekend.

[Sanctuary Wheels @SanctuaryWheels]

Thanks for the birthday wishes and incredible support 🤗

🎁 If you want to send us a birthday gift, please donate here and give more refugees the freedom to find their own way around our beautiful city: https://t.co/8OZ8rYQhi6

[Sanctuary Wheels @SanctuaryWheels]

@MrMcKavanaghRE @activeoxon @HosniehMarbini @AsylumWelcome @cycloxoxford @MarkLygo Great idea - thanks Sam! If you have any links with local schools that might be interested then please do let us know x

[Cyclox @cycloxoxford]

Such a great project. Anyone able to suggest a new base for #sanctuarywheels?

[Sanctuary Wheels @SanctuaryWheels]

📣 We are looking for a new home!

We're urgently seeking a base for #SanctuaryWheels from the beginning of April.

Do you know anywhere that might be suitable as a bike workshop/storage space of around 80 sqm, ideally in the OX4 area?

Enquiries to [email protected] - ty!

[NewVIc @newhamsixthform]

NewVIc students were invited to @btsport studios to make amazing TV around #sustainability, #community and #inclusivity in a professional working environment which has aired on TV over the weekend!

Missed it? No problem, watch them on their show here: https://t.co/nZ9Edknvy2

[Radley College Partnerships @RadleyLinks]

There are many moving parts on a bicycle, success is achieved when these part move together as one… @RadleyLinks @RadleyCollege are proud to be one part of this wonderful success story @AsylumWelcome @activeoxon @OxonFireRescue @HosniehMarbini #sanctuarywheels @btsport

[Cyclox @cycloxoxford]

And we should have added @SlimeCycleworks to the list. Thanks to Colin who renovated 100s of bikes.

[Cyclox @cycloxoxford]

See this brilliant and moving coverage of #SanctuaryWheels project. We are proud to have contributed along with @AsylumWelcome @activeoxon @RadleyLinks @OxonFireRescue @HosniehMarbini Here's the YouTube link - watch first 7 mins https://t.co/CuudGm7EaL

[PGibbons @PGibbons2021]

Fantastic film! Please do take the time to watch this and we must continue to support this amazing work. Congratulations @AsylumWelcome @cycloxoxford @activeoxon

[Sanctuary Wheels @SanctuaryWheels]

TONIGHT! We're proud to feature on the @btsport Takeover film, which you can watch live on BT Sport 2 at 6.45pm!🎬📺

Thank you to everyone involved, especially to the refugees who spoke movingly about their experiences.
@AsylumWelcome @activeoxon @HosniehMarbini
@cycloxoxford

[Mina Fazel @minafazeloxford]

Completely agree and am in awe of how much impact all these smaller projects collectively have! The wheels provided to our (now extended) family of 4 have given them joy, wings and a lot of help! #SanctuaryWheels @AsylumWelcome @activeoxon #orhi #RefugeesWelcome @The_BikeProject

[Adrian Sell @adriansell]

In Oxfordshire we have #sanctuarywheels run by the fantastic @AsylumWelcome @activeoxon and @cycloxoxford that has provided hundreds of bikes for refugees and asylum seekers from all around the world

[Cyclox @cycloxoxford]

"The flexibility and independence of riding a bicycle." This week's On Yer Bike in @TheOxfordMail about two Ukrainian families benefitting from donated refurbished bikes through the #SanctuaryWheels project. https://t.co/73YxxbkEDl