Wondergears in Cambridge is a social enterprise bicycle workshop and bicycle shop. The enterprise opened its doors at Cambridge’s Future Business Centre in early May.

It provides cycle maintenance facilities to the public, including:

• Access to second hand bikes and bike repairs more affordable through recycling and the use of trainees and volunteers

• Twice weekly workshops providing access to tools, advice and guidance

Wondergears also provides voluntary work and learning opportunities to disadvantaged groups, such as those recovering from homelessness, through:

• Voluntary work placements in our shop

• Accredited cycle maintenance courses via the EAL certification body

• Weekly free “fix your bike” introduction sessions

CHT is proud to fund the new initiative, which aims to provide community support and an exciting learning experience for residents from the two hostels, youth foyer and recently opened adult foyer in Cambridge. The project’s workshop will repair and refurbish donated bicycles for resale or hire, as well as offering a repair service and private courses in bicycle maintenance and renovation to the general public, plus fleet maintenance to potential customers such as the Royal Mail.