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The Rideable Now Access Fund
How Does It Work?
The fund is built by you, our members, through a monthly financial contribution, helping us turn “Rideable Someday” into “Rideable Now.” Adaptive mountain bikes are not just bikes, they are freedom machines. However, for many wannabe adaptive riders, the cost of purchasing a bike is impossible without support. The Rideable Now Access Fund exists to make the dream of owning an adaptive bike, a reality.
The Hard
Truth
A high-end adaptive mountain bike can cost £15,000 to £20,000. For someone who has already had their finances hit by injury or disability, that number is not “expensive”. It is a hard stop, a wall.
And the cruel bit is this: The great outdoors, mental health benefits, movement, mates, and confidence are all sitting on the other side of that wall.
Rideable Now can help people get over it - and not only benefit but flourish. For many, an adaptive mountain bike is a truly life changing purchase.
What the ACcess Fund
Actually Does
The Rideable Now ACCESS FUND.
It is designed for adaptive riders who are on the journey to purchasing a bike, they have done the research and some hard graft already (inc: research, planning, fundraising & saving). We award grants from our Access Fund to help with a significant portion of the purchase price.
Powered by membership
The Access Fund is built from the ground up, by our members. As the community grows, the fund grows with it, which means we can support more riders, more often, and with real impact.
Built for trust
We keep it transparent by sharing regular updates on the riders supported and the bikes you’ve helped unlock.
We do not hand cash to the applicant. We pay our grants directly to the manufacturer or distributor against an invoice (or agreed deposit).
Designed to unlock big wins
Our members pay £5 per month, funding the change. What do members get? In return they access exclusive discount codes, Monthly MTB Kit Giveaways and a chance to WIN a dream bike worth over £10k every other month.
Stats
£1k
The cost for a person with disability to live to the same living standards as an able bodied person: Approximately £1k per month more.
why it’s so hard to afford an adaptive bike in the first place?
30%
The cost of an Adaptive Mountain Bike compared to a top of the range standard MTB: Approximately 30% higher.
£200
Transportation costs for an Adaptive Mountain Biker: Roughly £200 per month more than an able bodied rider.
£150
Cost per day for an Adaptive Rider’s support rider: Average £150 per riding day.
Grant Size and What difference can it make?
Our initial goal is a meaningful reduction in the final purchase cost, sometimes as much as 25%
As our membership builds, and the Access Fund along with it - our capability and potential to help grows too.
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Typical grant range: £1,000 to £2,500
Year 1 maximum grant:£2,500
Industry Connection: We will actively try to negotiate additional supplier support where possible.
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We are a new fund. There are things that we don’t know yet - including:
How much we will raise in Year 1
How many eligible applicants we will receive
So, the Access Fund will start with a clear grant cap - Then learn fast, and publish the results as we go.
APPLICATION FAQs
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This fund is for people who want to ride, and are actively trying to make it happen.
We accept applications worldwide, wherever we can practically fund the purchase through an approved supplier (banking, supplier coverage, and local rules can sometimes limit what’s possible).
You are ready to apply if:
You have done the research: you know which bike you need and you have a formal quote from a manufacturer or distributor.
Do you have the plan sorted: storage, charging, transport, and where you will ride?
You have skin in the game: you are saving and/or fundraising and can show progress.
You have a clear funding gap: you can explain exactly what ‘£’ are required to get you Riding Now.
What we will not fund
Cash payouts to individuals
Retrospective purchases (if you already bought the bike)
Non-sport mobility equipment, day-to-day wheelchairs, or general living costs
(We are keeping the mission tight so the fund stays effective.)
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Applications are reviewed by a small Rideable Now Grant Committee, built to be fair and conflict-free.
What we look for
A real, evidenced funding gap
A clear plan to use the bike, not just own it
Readiness and safety (charging, storage, transport, support)
The strongest chance that the grant creates a genuine “this changes everything” outcome
Conflict of interest
If a committee member has any personal or commercial connection to an applicant or supplier, they step out of that decision.
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We do not believe in unnecessary waiting.
Apply using the form below
We review your quote, your funding gap, and your plan
Decision target: We will award grants quarterly - from April 2nd 2026. You can apply at any time. Successful applicants will be notified in the first week of each new quarter.
If approved, we bridge the gap
grant paid directly to the supplier against the invoice or deposit schedule
Optional signal boost
Sometimes we can help amplify your story through our Pro Ambassadors and community. It is not guaranteed, but when it fits, we will make some noise to increase the reach of your fund raising.Unsuccessful applicants can re-apply. However, seeking feedback on previous applications is advised.
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Trust is earned, not claimed, so we will publish a simple impact dashboard and keep it updated.
What we will report (quarterly)
Total funds raised for grants (net of VAT and unavoidable processing fees)
Number of grants awarded and total granted
Typical grant size and max grant
Total supplier discounts negotiated (where applicable)
Time to decision (average)
Rider stories (only with consent)
What we will publish (annually)
An annual Access Fund report
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Our structure
Rideable Now is a Community Interest Company (CIC) and we will always make that clear in our fundraising.
VAT and why it applies
Because membership includes benefits (for example content, discounts, competitions), it is treated as a subscription with substantive benefits, and VAT is calculated on the subscription. HMRC guidance for clubs and associations explains that where members pay to obtain substantive benefits, VAT is due on the subscription.
Gift Aid
Gift Aid is a UK tax relief that applies to donations to charities and CASCs. Our membership subscription is not a Gift Aid donation.
Ring-fencing
100% of net membership income (after VAT and unavoidable payment processing fees) is ring-fenced for Access Fund grants.
Our operating costs are covered separately through Brand Partnerships.
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