About Us
Our Story
Cargo Bike Movement is a charity that was established, initially informally, in April 2020 in response to the first UK Covid-19 lockdown. Since then, we have gone through the journey of being a Community Interest Company (CIC) and now a registered charity (SC051593)!
By bringing together cargo bikes and volunteers, we were able to respond to food insecurity experienced by many across the city of Edinburgh. We did this in a number of ways, such as delivering surplus supermarket food to those being accommodated in hotels, shelters, and hostels, and supporting local food banks and building partnerships with various charitable organisations across Edinburgh.
We instantly saw the value of our service for those hit hardest by food insecurity and the impacts of Covid-19 on the economy and job markets. Involvement in Cargo Bike Movement also offered a positive outlet for volunteers whose health and wellbeing was benefitted by helping out.
But it’s not all about collecting surplus supermarket food and getting it to those who need it via cargo bike, as necessary and rewarding as this is. Cargo Bike Movement is also helping to build fairer, greener, healthier communities by directly responding to:
The necessity for better air quality in our cities.
Global climate and ecological crises.
Social inequalities across our communities.
The need for good examples of suitable sustainable transport options.
We do this through the food collections described above, as well by supporting cargo bike based businesses, like Farr Out Deliveries, in our Cargo Bike Movement Hub , loaning bikes free of charge, and running events and training to promote the use of cargo bikes in and around Edinburgh.
If you are a business or individual that would like to find out more about how we could support you to access cargo bikes, check out the team of bikes we have on offer and get in touch!
Our Volunteers
Despite what this picture might suggest, you cannot put Cargo Bike Movement volunteers in a box!
We are a motley collective of people passionate about bikes, equality, and the environment. We are students, endurance riders, logistics co-ordinators, storytellers, full-time and self-employed workers, civil servants, carers, doctors… just all round good folk seeking to make a difference to the way our public spaces look and feel for the good of everyone's health and the planet.
If you want to be part of the team, you can find out more via the link below.
Our Fleet
Yes, our volunteers are heroic, that goes without saying, but let’s be honest, we’d be nothing without our fleet of noble steeds!
From those that are fully power-assisted to those that require raw human power; from huge chariots to classy basket bikes: we have a range of bikes in our team to suit all riders and all occasions.
Click the button below to meet the team in all their glory!
Our Supporters
Our volunteers are, of course, our number one supporters.
But in addition to our dedicated team of volunteers, Cargo Bike Movement is grateful to have the support of numerous sponsors, funders, and supporters, as listed below, in no specific order.
If you feel you could offer us support, please drop us a note and let’s make a plan!
