A new partnership is set to transform unwanted bicycles into vital resources for a charity.

Budget Waste Management, a leading player in sustainable waste and recycling services based in Weston-Sub-Edge near Evesham, has partnered up with Cyclists Fighting Cancer (CFC).

The initiative will see the waste management company become a donation hub for unwanted bicycles across Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds.

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Budget Waste Management will recover and refurbish used bikes, offering them a new lease on life while supporting children and young people living with cancer across the UK.

Eleanor Parker, who represents the waste management company in the partnership, said: "Working with communities has always been at the heart of what we do at Budget Waste Management.

"This partnership allows us to boost our environmental efforts by diverting valuable items like bicycles away from landfills and into the hands of those who can benefit from them most.

"We’re proud to support a charity that has such a profound impact on young people facing the toughest of challenges."

CFC was founded 18 years ago and supports children and young people across the UK who are undergoing cancer treatment, empowering them through cycling.

A representative from CFC explained the importance of donations, saying: "Donations are the lifeblood of the charity bike shop; without them, we would not be able to raise the vital funds needed to help children with cancer.

"Companies like Budget, who donate bikes for us to sell, are invaluable to the continued success of CFC."

The initiative aligns with the waste management company's mission to promote sustainability and responsible waste management.

Rather than letting unwanted bikes go to waste, the scheme allows the bikes to become a resource for CFC's charity bike shops.

The shops, located in Stratford-upon-Avon, Cheltenham, and Manchester, sell pre-loved bicycles, parts, and accessories, generating funds that go directly into purchasing new equipment and funding support for young cancer survivors.

The project highlights the importance of responsible disposal, as each donated bike means one less item in the landfill and one more opportunity for a child or young person affected by cancer.