PLEASE NOTE THIS FUNDING IS NOT AVAILABLE IN BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET.
Grants of between £20 and £500 are available to Community Transport groups in North Somerset for the provision of accessible, efficient and affordable transport to residents with limited mobility.
The Quartet Community Foundation accepts applications to the North Somerset Community Transport Grant scheme for the provision of accessible, efficient and affordable transport to North Somerset residents with limited mobility, typically run by local volunteers in the community.
The Foundation recognises two types of Community Transport scheme:
- Community Transport groups who operate with a section 19 or section 22 permit and provide fully accessible minibuses for a wide range of regular shopping trips, dial-a-ride, group hire and day trips, and
- Car Schemes run by volunteer drivers in their own vehicles, which provide a range of local trips but primarily provide access to medical appointments.
- The Community Transport Grant programme, which provides grants of between £20 and £500, can be used to support one or more of the following:
• Any other unexpected expenditure.
• Blue badges application charges.
• DBS checks for new drivers or staff.
• Insurance, including public liability insurance, such as an unexpected rise in insurance premiums.
• New community projects or initiatives
• Specific promotional activity.
• Telephone or software installation/upgrades.
• Training for drivers and other staff.
• Unplanned building maintenance, or
• Unplanned vehicle maintenance or other expenses.
Applications that can provide a matched funding contribution are likely to be prioritised.
Further information, guidance and an online application form is available on the Foundation’s website.
The programme is open throughout the year and applications may be made at any time.