Patron:
Lord Cotter of Congresbury

Registered Charity No:

1144237

Company Registration No:

07529984

The bus is affectionately nicknamed “Bluey”. Bluey is a 16 seat Mercedes Benz mini-bus, acquired new in 2008. The bus has been built to a high specification, including air-conditioning, and is fully accessible for use by disabled people.

Bluey and a trained driver can be hired by local groups. The service is directed towards those who, through reasons such as disability or age, may be prevented from using other means of transport. However, the vehicle is also available for social trips, events and sporting occasions.

Congresbury Community Transport is run as a non-profit making charity and is staffed entirely by un-paid volunteers. This enables running costs and, therefore, hire charges to be kept at a minimum.

For information on booking Bluey, or indeed on how to become involved with CCT as a driver or helper, please contact Mike Rendu on:

01934 833791

 

Policies

Accountability and Transparency

The Board of Directors recognises the importance of good communication and transparency in maintaining accountability to all its stakeholders (these include members, the local community, Congresbury Parish and North Somerset District Councils , Companies House and the Charity Commission). Transparency is essential to ensure that:

  • Resources are being used wisely and for the stated purpose

  • The organization is led and managed effectively and with proper probity

  • CCT is delivering its service efficiently and effectively

  • Resources are sufficient to enable it to continue and develop its activities.

Evaluation and reporting

The Annual Report and Annual Accounts will provide information to allow all stakeholders to assess the overall performance of CCT. Information will include investments, review of accounting policies, a summary of all funds available, and details of current strategies and future plans.

Reports will meet the following criteria:

  • Compliance with the reporting requirements of Companies House and of the Charity Commission

  • The requirements set out in CCT’s Memorandum and Articles of Association

  •  Meeting the requirements of the “Statement Of Recommended Practice: Accounting & Reporting by Charities” regulations (SORP)

  •  Provision of information to assist all stakeholders in understanding CCT’s structure, activities, achievements and outcomes

  •  Provision of information to stakeholders to help them assess CCT’s effectiveness and performance.

The Directors will endeavour to seek feedback from and clarify the expectations of members and stakeholders and will undertake research into improving the service.