Circular Economy Fund: Cardiff Cycle Workshop Case Study

Summary

WRAP Cymru administers Circular Economy Fund grants on behalf of the Welsh Government to businesses committed to using recycled content or re-using materials or products that would otherwise go to waste.

Cardiff Cycle Workshop (CCW) was an ideal candidate for such a grant. This case study highlights how a well-targeted grant can help an organisation build on these principles. Increasing workspace capacity and storage facilities boosted the effectiveness and reach of CCW's project, which significantly increased the number of refurbished and re-used bicycles that would otherwise have been sent to be scrapped.

Key Facts

Receiving financial support from the Welsh Government through WRAP Cymru’s Circular Economy Fund allowed Cardiff Cycle Workshop to expand their operations, resulting in:

• A 10-tonne increase in refurbished bicycles
• 600 extra bikes available for use
• The creation of one new permanent full-time job