Ealing Community Transport (ECT) is delighted to announce the launch of the ECT Transport Fund, established to help support organisations in Ealing create social opportunities for isolated individuals through local accessible community transport options.
Launched in December 2016, the Fund will give local community groups the opportunity to bid for transportation funding that will stimulate new or additional community activities, especially those that benefit lonely and isolated individuals.
Successful applicants will receive credit of up to £1,000 to offset the cost of transport provided by ECT, including vehicle hire, fuel costs and a driver if required.
ECT has been providing community transport services in Ealing for over 35 years. As part of its commitment to deliver a public benefit, ECT constantly seeks innovative ways to work with local partners to provide local communities with safe, affordable and accessible transport that responds to their needs.
Anna Whitty said: “For many elderly or disabled people, getting out and about, socialising as well as visiting places can be difficult. Public transport can be a challenge, further contributing to loneliness and isolation. Research shows that many older people spend every day alone - not seeing or speaking to anyone at least five or six days a week.
“ECTs Transport Fund will enable voluntary and community organisations to fulfill, and hopefully exceed, their charitable objectives and help more and more isolated people to remain active members of society. This forms part of our commitment to make a real difference to ending loneliness and isolation in our community.”
To be eligible to apply, applicants must be a community and/or voluntary group, which provides community-based activities in Ealing.
For further details and to apply, please download the application form here.
