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Community Building Session: MiDAS Transformation Update

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The focus for this months Community Building Session is MiDAS Transformation.

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.

Funding

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Country Specific Funding Support

Here you will find links to funding advice, specific to each of the four CTA countries. Please scroll down to select your country.

Advice & Support FAQs

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On this page you can find a list of some of our most frequently asked questions. 

The information is provided for organisations that hire, own, or operate minibuses (9 to 16 passenger seats plus driver) or MPVs (less than 9 passenger seats) as part of their activities.

The information in the FAQs is available to everyone, but some answers may link to more in-depth information that is only accessible to members of the CTA.

Third Sector Funding Principles: CTA’s Response

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Short-term funding arrangements and chronic underfunding damage many Community Transport operators and their staff, volunteers and passengers. What can we do to change this?

The Scottish Parliament’s Social Justice and Social Security Committee is conducting an inquiry into Third Sector Funding Principles as part of its pre-scrutiny of the Scottish Government’s Budget for 2025/26.

Training

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CTA manage a national programme of quality-assured education and training for the CT sector and beyond, ensuring that organisations are able to deliver safe, legal and comfortable journeys. 

Through our training, workshops and webinars we help our members enhance their skills and knowledge on transport services, regulatory frameworks, safety and customer service. 

Advice Resources

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On this page you can find our Advice Resources. 

These are in-depth documents and guides which cover a wide range of topics relating to the operation of community transport. If you need more information, or if you can’t find the information you’re looking for, you can call CTA’s Advice Service on 0345 130 6195 or take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions page. 

Reflecting on Trustees Week: Exploring Growth in Community Transport

Trustees Week last month gave us a chance to reflect on the important role of a Trustee in Community Transport. When listening to stories from Trustees in the sector it becomes increasingly clear that is not just a role; it's a journey rich in opportunities and personal growth. For our members at the Community Transport Association (CTA), understanding these benefits is crucial, especially for those at the helm of CT organisations.

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