Social Value Toolkit - Launched
Introducing the CT Social Value Toolkit 2.0
The team over at ECT Charity has been hard at work on a completely revised version of their pioneering CT Social Value Toolkit – Version 2.0.
Social Value Research Project
Social Value Research Project for Community Transport (CT) Operators
Empowering Community Transport with Impactful Data
The Social Value Research Project is an initiative by the Community Transport Association (CTA) in partnership with Ealing Community Transport (ECT) to equip CT operators with a unique toolkit to measure and demonstrate their social impact.
The Civil Society Covenant: A Crucial Opportunity to Shape Government Collaboration
For Community Transport Association (CTA) members, the Civil Society Covenant offers a vital opportunity to strengthen and formalise the relationship between community transport providers and government. Led by NCVO and ACEVO and developed in partnership with the government, the Covenant aims to set a new, collaborative framework that respects and amplifies the essential role of civil society organisations.
Delivering a Fair Deal for Volunteers: Why Volunteers are essential to Community Transport
Highly skilled and professional volunteers are the lifeblood of the Community Transport sector. Many drivers, passenger assistants, coordinators, and managers give their time to support their communities and work seamlessly alongside paid staff to ensure people can make the journeys they need and want to make, and across the UK volunteer Trustees and Non-Executive Directors provide strategic oversight and direction to ensure our network of Community Transport organisations are run safely and legally.
CTA reflections from the Labour Party Conference
CTA reflections from the Labour Party Conference
Nick and Caroline from the England team recently went to the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, to hear from the new Government and ensure Community Transport is considered in in the development of new policies.
England National Priorities
Addressing National Priorities Across England
Some challenges require a coordinated, national approach. To tackle these, we will assemble sector representatives from across England up to three times a year. These gatherings will provide a platform to discuss key issues, collaborate on solutions, and oversee regional activities.
In 2023, the sector identified 12 national priorities. While some action may be taken on all of them it was agreed that the initial focus will be on the following key areas:
conneCTing England - Find your Region
Connecting Community Transport in England
At CTA, we are committed to supporting our members by providing leadership, advocacy, and a strong collective voice. To strengthen our impact and deepen our understanding of the diverse environments our members operate in, we have divided England into 11 regions.
CTA Responds – CT in Northern Ireland to Receive 4.2% Funding Uplift
On Monday 16th September it was announced by Northern Ireland Minister for Infrastructure, John O’Dowd that Community Transport in Northern Ireland will receive a 4.2% funding uplift.
Minister O’Dowd confirmed the funding rise for Dial-a-Lift, Disability Action Transport Scheme and Shopmobility, based on levels awarded in 2023-24.