The National Lottery has a range of funding schemes that CT Providers may be able to apply for. New funds are constantly becoming available. You can see what’s available now here.
The Community Transport Association provides the UK’s only specialist advice and support service to groups and organisations delivering community-led transport in the UK. We do this by directly providing support and information on a wide range of topics, such as permits and licencing regulations, driver training, and operations, and by connecting with and signposting to other relevant agencies.
We aim to make our website accessible and usable by people of all abilities and disabilities, including those with visual, hearing, cognitive or motor impairments.
Many people use assistive technologies to allow them to adjust their experience of a website to make it easier for them to use. For example, they might:
We have over 900 members delivering a diversity of transport projects and services, from community-owned buses and car clubs to Dial-a-Ride and active travel, which are at the very heart of urban, rural communities across England.
Team England is here to help you, our sector and our partners with advice, advocacy, consultancy, information, research, resources and support:
Rather than accessing MiDAS through an existing provider, you may want to be able to deliver MiDAS yourselves. This can be a good option particularly if you have a large number of people requiring training or if you struggle to find an existing provider close to you. It also allows you to deliver MiDAS to other organisations in your area. You can find out more about the steps involved with becoming a MiDAS Driver Assessor below.
In order to deliver MiDAS, your organisation must:
As well as ensuring that drivers can provide safe, legal and comfortable journeys to passengers, there are lots of other benefits of MiDAS.
Here you can find a list of organisations who can deliver PATS, Car and MPV or 5 STEPS across the UK. We recommend contacting a few different providers in your area as availability and costs can vary. Prices can vary depending on the number of people being trained, the modules required and your location. All of the details and arrangements for your course will be organised directly with your chosen provider.
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Derbyshire Community Transport were established in 1984 and have a base in Ripley. We have been successful in securing funding from Motability UK to run a pilot project to provide a Car Club and Voluntary Car Scheme in Belper.
We are looking for volunteers to drive our cars:
Bact was established in 1997, are based in Suffolk in Bungay but covering the Waveney area of Suffolk and some of South Norfolk.
We are looking for Volunteer drivers, to join our car service with expenses paid.