Wheels to Work Bike Loan and Discount
Eligibility
Bristol residents over the age of 16 are eligible for a £50 discount from the marked price of
refurbished bikes if they:
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Are unemployed and seeking work
Have been offered a job in the last four weeks, following a period of unemployment
Earn less than the living wage
Are in training, an apprentice or on a work placement
We ask staff issuing the discounts to ensure customers are eligible by asking to see some
proof of circumstance.
Accepted forms of Proof of Circumstance
Before issuing a discount under the Wheels to Work West scheme, please confirm the
customer is eligible by asking to see one of the following documents:
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Letter or document confirming the customer is in receipt of benefits related to
unemployment or low income (for example: Jobseekers Allowance, Employment
Support Allowance, Universal Credit, Income Support)
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Offer of employment issued within the last calendar month
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Pay slip demonstrating the client is earning less than the living wage (The current
living wage is £8.25 per hour – anyone earning below this hourly rate will be eligible
for the discount)
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Correspondence from training provider
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Correspondence from workplace demonstrating the customer is an apprentice or
undertaking an unpaid or low paid work placement or internship
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Invitation to job interview or training (where they are not currently employed)