DID YOU KNOW?
Not a lot of people know the background of the venue or charity so, please find out more below. With less than 10% of income coming through government funding, we generate the rest of our income ourselves through memberships, coaching, general admissions and events!
See how your support, however small or big, contributes towards the hugely positive impacts with the communities we help …
What is Cyclopark
Cyclopark is a unique multi-activity venue located in 49 acres of parkland in Gravesend, Kent. It is owned by Kent County Council and was opened in 2012 further to the relocation of the old A2.
The Cyclopark Charity
We are an independent charity appointed on a multi-year agreement by Kent County Council to operate the venue on its behalf. As a charity, any profit is re-invested into the park’s facilities and wider charitable activities.
VISION
Our Vision is to provide a community hub that drives positive change in our communities. We want people to be able to access excellent facilities no matter their ability or background. We hope to inspire people to get moving for pleasure as well as discovering hidden talent.
MISSION
Our Mission is to provide outstanding experiences that support all ages and abilities to get moving on two feet and two wheels.
Why - the local context
Located in an area of significant health and socio-economic inequalities, 42% of Year 6 children are overweight and nearly 1 in 3 adults are physically inactive.
Multiple large-scale studies across the world show that just a moderate amount of movement – 150 minutes a week, which is 21 minutes a day – lowers your all-cause risk of death at a given age by approximately 30%.
So, what do we do
We offer a wide range of have-a-go and taught Ride, Fitness and Play activities for all ages and abilities priced in a community-orientated way, focused on affordability. Where we can, we offer these for free or at a significant discount for identified groups as part of our charitable activities.
Our Team is known for being welcoming, supportive and creating an environment that many describe as like a ‘family’. This approach shines through particularly in all taught sessions, be they in the gym or on the track, resulting in truly inspiring stories, feedback and impacts.
IMPACTS 2024
1000+ coached & supported cycling sessions from beginner to talent.
- Over ¼ million visits
- 6,300+ family visits to the play park
We Change Lives - Read the stories
To bring these numbers to life, read just some of the amazing stories from people who have benefited from the charitable activities and being part of the ‘Cyclopark Family’:
Small Team, Big Impacts
- Over ¼ million visits
- 6,300+ family visits to the play park
- 3,000+ led exercise classes
- 1000+ coached & supported cycling sessions from beginner to talent. These are a combination of our own regular discipline specific sessions plus those of the five clubs based at the Park
- 200+ days of cycling based schools’ visits including special schools, Pupil Refferral Units and mainstream primary and secondary schools from as far afield as Wandsworth, southwest London
- 100+ adaptive cycling sessions with Cyclo4All and our fleet of over 35+ adaptive bikes.
- 700+ Parent and Baby / Toddler programme classes
- 1,000+ members across the Ride (cycling), Fitness and Play activities
- 125+ bookings & events. In the 2024/25 season this includes three National Series cycling events with c. 10k visitors to Kent over the three weekends and an economic impact of over £400,000 to Gravesham from the BMX National Series event alone.
These annual numbers, across all areas of the charity, demonstrate the true effect we have on the local community
How You Can Support
As a charity, every penny goes towards supporting our vision and mission with any profit reinvested into the facilities, community-orientated pricing structure and charitable activities. Here are some of the ways you can be part of this …
Make a donation
Give a gift that empowers children and adults across Gravesham and Kent. Your contributions will provide access to initiatives that improve physical and mental health for those most in need, fostering healthier and happier communities!
Become a Partner
With packages from £250, all sizes of company can take advantage of amazing online and in-person advertising, entertainment and networking opportunities!
Take out a membership
If you visit often, why not take out one of our memberships priced in a community orientated way. With monthly rates atleast 20% less than other comparable venues!
Become a Future Direction Founder
Donate £50 to help support our Future Direction and get your name on the wall in the main reception!
Volunteer
There’s always something that needs to be done over the 49 acre venue, or at an event, so any time you can give is greatly appreciated, with a free Park Eat coffee provided as a thank you!
And, very simply, please pay for your time at the Park
Whether that’s attending a one off class, or using the facilities, please pay for your visit as unfortunately some people slip through the net!
Why Is Your Support So Vital?
To create the positive impacts and stories highlighted, it will cost the charity over £1.25 million in 2024/25. With one government grant of £125,000, that’s over £1.125 million the charity needs to generate whilst delivering our vision of providing access to all affordably and, in some cases, for free.
The majority of this money is generated through operational income, like paid activities and memberships. But, with the government grant due to reduce year on year, and costs of an aging venue rising, we are introducing Individual Giving and Corporate Partner Programmes alongside a renewed focus on grant applications to support our activities.