CSR & impact · Problem-solving
Charity Bike Build
Teams earn parts through quick challenges and assemble children's bikes that are donated to a local charity at the end.
Quick answer
How do you run Charity Bike Build with a team?
Teams earn parts through quick challenges and assemble children's bikes that are donated to a local charity at the end. Duration: 2 hours. Group size: 10–300 people. Setting: Indoor. Below you will find a step-by-step guide, the materials and facilitator tips.
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Group size
- 10–300 people
- Setting
- Indoor
- Energy level
- Active
- Materials
- Bike kits with tools and helmets, Challenge cards to earn parts, A partner charity and children's thank-you moment
- Price
- Free, no sign-up
Objective
Combine teamwork with a tangible, local social impact.
Materials
- Bike kits with tools and helmets
- Challenge cards to earn parts
- A partner charity and children's thank-you moment
- Safety check by a mechanic
Step by step
- Agree the number of bikes with a partner charity in advance.
- Teams of 5–6 complete short challenges to win each set of parts.
- Assemble the bike following the instructions; a mechanic checks safety.
- Decorate the bike and write a card for the child who will receive it.
- Hand over the bikes to the charity representatives.
Facilitator tips
- Ask the charity what is actually needed; bikes are not always the right gift.
- Budget for professional safety checks.
Variations
- Wheelchair or school kit builds with other partner organisations.
Accessibility
Assembly is done at tables; challenge cards include quiz and creative tasks, not only physical ones.
