THREE Inverclyde organisations have been awarded grants to support the delivery of ‘much-needed’ community transport services.
Ardgowan Hospice, Inverclyde Voluntary Council of Social Services and Port Glasgow Voluntary Trans-Port Group have received a share of SPT’s £1million funding pot.
Many of the projects funded by SPT provide transport for those with special needs, bus services for the elderly and accessible transport for those with mobility issues.
The recipient organisations play a ‘key role’ in improving the quality of life for various groups in society in ensuring communities remain connected.
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Ardgowan Hospice’s volunteer car scheme, which helps Inverclyde patients get to and from hospitals in the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde area, has been allocated £31,000.
The money will be used to support vehicle running costs – including fuel, insurance and maintenance – as well as volunteer expenses.
Inverclyde Voluntary Council of Social Services’ grant of £25,000 will support its provision of affordable transportation for the physically disabled, those with learning difficulties and the elderly.
Elsewhere, Port Glasgow Voluntary Trans-Port Group has received £20,000 towards its community transport activities.
The group provides accessible and affordable transport for socially and economically disadvantaged groups in the area.
They also offer support to voluntary groups and third sector organisations in Inverclyde.
Councillor David Wilson, chair of SPT’s operations committee, said: “Despite significant cuts to SPT’s capital funding, we recognise the vital contribution community transport operators deliver to local communities and voluntary groups, particularly the elderly, disabled and those on low incomes.
“These much-needed transport services are designed to promote and support the delivery of high quality, reliable and accessible transport to communities across the SPT area.
“Without community transport, it would be much more challenging for the disadvantaged and more vulnerable groups to access goods, services, and facilities within their local communities.”
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