Applications open for Community Support Grant for Community Travel (UK)

Deadline: 10-Jan-2025

The Uttlesford District Council is accepting applications for the Community Support Grant to provide flexible solutions to unmet travel needs (including patient transport) across the district ensuring that residents are able to access their communities, reducing isolation and loneliness.

Aims

• The aim of this service is to provide flexible travel solutions to ensure that Uttlesford residents can access services and their local communities.
• The service will:
  • Connect local communities by offering reduced cost travel options to a range of destinations including medical appointments, shopping and events.
  • Provide a high-quality passenger-focused service, which promotes and encourages inclusion, independence, opportunity and achievement and tackles disadvantages.
  • Provide a bookable service for residents accessible online and via telephone.
  • Establish effective monitoring mechanisms to ensure the service delivered is fit for purpose.
  • Provide both data and qualitative reports to the council that help shape wider initiatives and highlight gaps in provision or services locally.
  • Ensure the service is accessible for those with a disability and those on a low income.
  • Provide door-to-door transport for residents living in Uttlesford.

Funding Information

• They have £35,000 to fund services to provide flexible travel solutions to ensure that Uttlesford residents can access services and their local communities.

Eligibility Criteria

• To apply for funding, you can be any of the following:
  • registered charity
  • community group
  • parish or town council
• They are particularly keen to receive applications from:
  • voluntary and community organisations who are working together to deliver services
  • organisations providing services to the local community who fit into the relevant service specification

For more information, visit Uttlesford District Council.