Community transport `SW104`¶

Community transport is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Social welfare category.

793 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.39% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities¶

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

Distribution by size of charity¶

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	182	0.26%
£10k - £100k	313	0.44%
£100k - £250k	91	0.40%
£250k - £500k	71	0.64%
£500k - £1m	56	0.80%
£1m - £10m	56	0.61%
Over £10m	6	0.27%
Total	775	0.40%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	628	0.37%
oscr	104	0.42%
ccni	61	0.87%
Total	793	0.39%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
THE SALVATION ARMY [Charity number: 214779] A Christian Movement committed to putting belief into action: taking a holistic approach, engaging with physical, emotional and spiritual needs, offering services without discrimination.In addition to Christian Worship, in buildings and the open air, services include drop in centres, lunch clubs, parent and toddler groups, debt advice, youth clubs, after school clubs & emergency food parcels.	£338,297,000
Salvation Army [Charity number: SC009359] The objects of the Army shall be the advancement of the Christian religion, as promulgated in the religious doctrines set out in Schedule 1 to this Act which are professed, believed and taught by the Army and, pursuant thereto, the advancement of education, the relief of poverty. and other charitable objects beneficial to society or the community of mankind as a whole.	£338,297,000
HCT GROUP [Charity number: 1091318] TRANSPORT SERVICES AND TRAINING SERVICES	£123,706,829
MOTABILITY [Charity number: 299745] Helps disabled people to make journeys by providing access to transport, and working to make transport more accessible. Oversees Motability Operations to deliver the Motability Scheme and provides grants to Scheme customers. Provides transport-related grants to charities and organisations. Carries out research and innovation to make transport more accessible now and in the longer-term.	£54,191,000
ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORT GROUP LIMITED [Charity number: 700370] The Charity has two linked charities: Ring and Ride West Midlands and WMSNT (Accessible Transport Services). These operate 528 highly accessible minibus type vehicles to provide transport for people of all ages who suffer from mobility problems and 87 larger buses which fulfil Community Bus services. The Charity also provides CPC and NVQ based training to local authorities and other agencies.	£22,281,438
LOCAL SOLUTIONS [Charity number: 515060] The provision of services in the following fields: Homecare, Shopmobility, Training , Welfare Rights, Supported Accommodation, Support for the disabled, Carers Support, Liverpool Watersports Centre, Mobex, Domestic Violence Service, Conference Facilities	£14,598,037
EALING COMMUNITY TRANSPORT [Charity number: 1135354] Ealing Community Transport delivers safe, accessible and affordable community transport for communities across the UK. IT provides flexible and responsive transport solutions to communities with unmet transport needs. ECT's services enable people with mobility difficulties or those who lack access to ordinary public transport to live independent lives and participate in their communities.	£6,946,491
SUPPORTIVE SRC LTD [Charity number: 1095388] To promote the relief for persons including physically disabled, mentally ill or who suffer from learning difficulties particularly by the provision of transport and other forms of assistance and help to carers of the above who are in need.	£5,932,748
Cycling Scotland [Charity number: SC029760] 1. The Company is established for charitable purposes only with the intention of providing public benefit in Scotland and elsewhere, and in particular the Company is established: (a) to promote and advance awareness and understanding of the significant health, social, environmental and economic benefits of getting more people cycling safely and confidently for everyday travel, exercise and recreation. (b) to advance the education of the public generally and young people in particular in safer cycling and cycling road safety, including through delivery of cycle training for people of all ages. (c) to promote and support the design and delivery of inclusive and widely available routes, paths and associated facilities for cycling, walking and other forms of low energy and sustainable transport. and (d) to undertake projects, programmes and activities of a charitable nature aimed at reducing barriers to cycling and contributing to achieving local and national objectives and outcomes in relation to improving health and wellbeing, economic and environmental sustainability and reducing inequalities.	£5,874,944
Paths For All Partnership [Charity number: SC025535] The object for which the Company is established is to advance, encourage and facilitate the creation, improvement, management, promotion and use by everyone of paths and other routes on land and water for recreation, everyday journeys and physical activity. and in so doing advance health and well-being, environmental improvement, heritage, community development, sustainable transport and economic development.	£5,804,096

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
PAIGNTON SHOPMOBILITY [Charity number: 1070231] Shopmobility is a scheme which lends manual or powered wheelchairs and powered scooters to members of the public with limited mobility.	£6,499
WITNEY ROUND TABLE 499 CHARITABLE FUND [Charity number: 1053971] Our fund raising activities include Witney Beer Festival, Witney Carnival and a door-to-door Christmas collection. Funds and time are donated to charities and worthy causes in Witney and the surrounding area.	£9,298
Down District Accessible Transport [Charity number: NI103843] Down District Accessible Transport (Trading as Down Community Transport) works across County Down and is one of a number of rural community transport partnerships which are all charitable organisations that provide a range of services across Northern Ireland to individuals and groups affected by a lack of access to transport and rural isolation, on a not for profit basis. Community transport services are provided to those living in rural areas with the specific aim of reducing social exclusion and isolation and improving the independence and quality of life for members. Specifically Down Community Transport (DCT) benefits the rural population by improving access to essential services such as health care, education, employment and recreation. Working collaboratively with other agencies and community organisations DCT improves local communities by providing groups with transport and training. A significant pool of volunteers has been developed to compliment and add value to the partnerships range of services.	£522,539
RAINOW VILLAGE BUS [Charity number: 1159414] The Rainow Village Bus runs a Community Bus on behalf of the residents of Rainow and other neighbouring communiities. The facility is run by a group of around 10 volunteers. It is available for hire by all the charitable, voluntary, community and social groups in the local area.	£6,363
TEIGNMOUTH SHOPMOBILITY [Charity number: 1072990] Loan of motorbility scooters to the elderly and disabled residents and visitors to Teignmouth to enable them to get about and enjoy the facilties on offer in this seaside town. Giving their carers a break and offering equipment they might not normally have access to.We also offer our services at outside events enabling disabled and elderly attendees a chance to take part.	£12,209
BOGNOR REGIS SHOPMOBILITY [Charity number: 1063995] Long and short term hire of scooters, wheelchairs, powered wheelchairs, walkers, to anyone with a mobility problem whether permanent or temporary.	£86,201
DISS AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION LIMITED [Charity number: 1091986] LOCAL COMMUNITY TRANSPORT SERVICE	£167,654
AGE CONCERN SHREWSBURY [Charity number: 513269] The charity provides minibus transport, complete with drivers, at low cost, along with their replacement, insurance, maintenance etc. 1) To Age Concern Shrops, Telford & Wrekin for their eight day centres in Shrewsbury. 2) To a large number of elderly groups, eg, church groups, MU, WI, stroke club, Shropshire Mind etc etc.	£6,678
Forres Youth Space Project SCIO [Charity number: SC053081] Objects 2 The company's objects are to operate in relation to young people within the Forres Academy 'catchment area' ('the Area') to fulfil the following purposes:- (a) The prevention and relief of poverty by: 1. provision of a safe space for young people to socialise and build relationships 2. the provision of subsidised food and drink 3. the provision of transport to and from the venues utilised by the company 4. making available technical equipment that would otherwise be inaccessible to the young people such as computers and other digital/IT equipment and materials including software (b) The advancement of education by: 1. making available technical equipment that would otherwise be inaccessible to the young people such as computers and other digital/IT kit 2. the offering of guidance and counselling by experienced youth workers in matters of academic achievement and further education opportunities 3. the offering and organisation of youth work activities, skills workshops, both on and off site. (c) The advancement of citizenship or community development, including the development of civic responsibility and volunteering ethos among the young people by: 1. the offering of guidance and counselling by experienced youth workers 2. the development of relationships of trust and aspiration by the example of the volunteer personnel working within the organisation 3. the assistance of experienced youth workers in identifying and facilitating volunteering opportunities both within the organisation and in local community activities and projects 4. helping the young people to become recognised and valued contributors to the many existing volunteer organisations within the Area. (d) The provision of recreational facilities and/or the organisation of recreational activities by: 1. making available sports, games, and other recreational activities and equipment 2. the organisation of away days, excursions and group activities. (e) The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship, or other disadvantage by: 1. provision of a safe space for young people to socialise and build relationships 2. the provision of subsidised food and drink 3. the provision of transport to and from the venues utilised by the company 4. ensuring the inclusion of less able young people by emphasis on accessibility of venues and activities. (f) The pursuit of any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to the preceding purposes. 3 The company's objects are restricted to those set out in article 2 (but subject to article 4). 4 The company may (subject to first obtaining the consent of OSCR) add to, remove or alter the statement of the company's objects in article 2. on any occasion when it does so, it must give notice to the registrar of companies (Companies House) and the amendment will not be effective until that notice is registered on the register of companies.	£67,040
ROSIE MINIBUS ORGANISATION [Charity number: 1196049] TO PROVIDE MINIBUS SERVICES IN AND IN THE ENVIRONS OF HARTLEY WINTNEY	£5,651