Police donate bikes to support local charity

Wiltshire Police are donating old bikes collected in and around Melksham to help a local charity.

Police officers in Melksham have agreed to hand over their old scrap bikes from found property to Bike Workshop in Trowbridge. They are an organisation that gives members of the public the chance to buy recycled bikes as part of a social enterprise initiative.

The donated bikes will then be repaired and serviced before being sold on. Bike Workshop Trowbridge is linked to the charity Julian House and all profits go directly to the charity which helps combat homelessness in the local area.

Chris Chammings, sector inspector for Wiltshire Police said, “I’m delighted that we are able to make a valuable contribution to such a worthwhile charity.

“Every found bike is kept for at least six weeks to see if its rightful owner contacts us. If they do, then we ensure that the bike is returned to them as soon as possible. However, there are occasions when the bike’s owner isn’t located.

“This initiative allows us to hand the bikes over to a local organisation who are raising money for a very relevant charity. I hope the arrangement can make a huge difference to our communities.”