# RIDE MENDIPS

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1188609
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** March 18, 2020
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1188609


## Contact

- **Address:** 1C Fair Hill, Shipham, WINSCOMBE, Avon
- **Postcode:** BS25 1TH
- **Phone:** 07771902373
- **Email:** howard.swanwick@ridemendips.org
- **Website:** www.ridemendips.org



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT ON THE MENDIP HILLS AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS, TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION AND TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE. THE ABOVE OBJECTS WILL BE ACHIEVED BY:- 1. THE PROTECTION OF EXISTING & DEVELOPMENT OF NEW, CYCLING FACILITIES, TRAILS, ROUTES & RIGHTS OF WAY; AND 2. THE PROMOTION OF RESPONSIBLE CYCLING THROUGH THE PROVISION OF INFORMATION & A CODE OF CONDUCT.  NOTHING IN THIS CONSTITUTION SHALL AUTHORISE AN APPLICATION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CIO FOR THE PURPOSES WHICH ARE NOT CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7 OF THE CHARITIES AND TRUSTEE INVESTMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005 AND SECTION 2 OF THE CHARITIES ACT (NORTHERNIRELAND) 2008.

**Activities:** - Protect existing and pursue the opening of new rights of way for off road cyclists.- Construct and maintain sustainable cycling facilities & trails to a high standard.- Act as an information and communication point for local off road cyclists.- Promote a code of conduct among the off road cycling community.- Promote the importance of off road cycling to other user groups & organisations.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Other Finance, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** Amateur Sport, Environment/conservation/heritage, Economic/community Development/employment, Recreation
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Somerset



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £819 | £6648 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £218 | £1807 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £6426 | £34137 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £35343 | £1115 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £2918 | £908 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Andrew James Drane — appointed Jan. 23, 2025
- Heath Pimm — appointed Jan. 15, 2024
- Howard Swanwick — appointed Jan. 23, 2025
- Mark James Sheffield — appointed Jan. 15, 2024
- Samuel Aaron Lees — appointed July 20, 2021