As part of CT Week, I met with Huw Davies at Partneriaeth Ogwen to discuss community-led climate action. Partneriaeth Ogwen is a social enterprise in Bethesda in the beautiful Ogwen valley in North Wales.
It is more important than ever to think ahead when it comes to securing grant income. Due to the significant demand for grants, it can take funders longer to make a decision as they are receiving large volumes of applications. Smaller grants can take four to six months for a decision, while larger grants with a two-stage application process can take up to 12 months.
Since stepping into the role of CEO at the Community Transport Association (CTA) two years ago, I’ve learned the importance of modernising our approach to better support our members and the wider community transport sector. As we celebrate the second-ever Community Transport Week, this is the perfect opportunity to share and reflect on how the Community Transport sector and the CTA have evolved and grown, and to look ahead to the future.
Attendees will hear from the CTA Training Team about how the newly transformed MiDAS is progressing since its launch in January 2024, the changes to how Driving Assessors are trained, and the future of the PATS/Accessible course.
This is a great opportunity to find out about the transformation, ask any questions you might have and hear about the exciting plans for the future of MiDAS.
In this session you will get peer to peer support, insight from professionals, a place to share your concerns or experiences whether they are positive or negative and just be a part of something that will lead us to providing the best experience for all.
Volunteers have long been the lifeblood of community transport. In this special Working Well session we will be focusing on the current climate surrounding volunteer recruitment and retention in the sector.
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Join us online during this CT Week 24 special to hear directly from CT organisations about what they’ve learned about partnership working with other operators, the challenges that need to be considered and the added value that collaboration brings.
There’s a wealth of expertise within your organisations so how can we work together to grow mentoring, consultancy and peer support opportunities within the CT sector?
CTA is proud to unveil a new look and new website, designed to better serve our members and the community transport sector. This is a first step towards a new and improved digital offering, encompassing member benefits and resources.
We gathered in Stirling for a Funding Summit on Monday 9 September, because we know we’re stronger when we learn from each other and work together. Here at CTA, we’re proud to lead Scotland’s Community Transport movement and platform diverse voices from across our sector and beyond.
