Giving Back with Tomcat’s “Give and Take” Scheme
At Tomcat, we believe every child should have the chance to experience the joy, confidence, and freedom that cycling brings. Through our Give and Take scheme, we refurbish pre-loved trikes that are no longer needed and donate them to schools, children’s hospitals, and inclusive cycling centres across the UK.
Recently, we donated a fully serviced Tomcat Fizz to the Cornwall Bicycle Project, an inspiring initiative based in Par, Cornwall. Every Wednesday, they host inclusive cycling sessions on a local running track for children and young people, many of whom have learning or physical difficulties.
The project is led by Emma Roberts — a passionate advocate for inclusive cycling and a powerhouse in her local community. As the Founder and Director, as well as a British Cycling Coach and Ride Leader, Emma has spent over a decade delivering school cycling programmes, BikeAbility, BalanceAbility, and mountain biking clubs across Cornwall. Emma’s commitment to giving every child and woman the chance to ride is at the very heart of the Cornwall Bicycle Project.
Speaking about the recent donation, Emma shared:
“Having this Tomcat trike donated to us means an increase in our fleet of smaller trikes, because that’s where we don’t have so many. We have local primary schools that now come and access the trikes, so this trike will be used a lot by them — so it’s fantastic.”
When asked why she chose Tomcat, Emma’s answer was immediate:
“We love Tomcat trikes. The design is amazing, but one thing I think stands out about Tomcat is your customer service — it’s really fantastic, and the best customer service out of all the other brands.”
The impact of the donation was felt almost immediately. In one session, a moment unfolded that perfectly captured the purpose behind inclusive cycling — and why these trikes matter so deeply:
“Today, we have a child who has never ridden a bike before — can’t ride a bike — and has got on a Tomcat and is pedalling around independently on a trike, smiling, the lot.”
For Emma and the team, moments like this aren’t rare — but they’re always remarkable. They represent freedom, pride, and confidence sparked in a child who, until that day, may have felt cycling simply wasn’t for them. It’s these moments that fuel the project’s passion and highlight the importance of accessible equipment in the right hands.
Looking ahead, Emma and the team are thinking practically about how they can continue to grow and improve what they offer:
“The vision for inclusive cycling here is to provide further opportunity, expand the accessibility range, and look into more tricycles in the future.”
This is the heart of the Give and Take scheme — extending the life of Tomcat trikes so they can open doors, raise smiles, and create firsts for children who might otherwise miss out on the simple, transformative joy of cycling.
