East Cambs Social Car Scheme

About the Service

We offer door-to-door transport to people who are frail, elderly and isolated.

You will be expected to pay the driver 45p per mile from the drivers house to yours then 50p per mile from your house to your destination and then the return.  This is to cover the cost of fuel, insurance, wear-and-tear etc.   (These are the current HMRC mileage rates).  There is also an additional £1 booking fee to cover our office overheads.  This is paid in cash at the end of your journey to the driver.

Click HERE to view the results of the 2023 car scheme survey

Or

Click HERE to download a leaflet

Our East Cambs Social Car Scheme (April 2024 to March 2025)

Our volunteer drivers travelled 73,356 miles

Our volunteer drivers undertook 3,771 journeys

Our volunteer drivers gave up 4,504 hours of their own time

I Need Some Help With Transport

If you need some help with transport and would like to use this scheme, please contact our Administrator on the car desk on 01353 666 553 or email [email protected].  The desk is usually open between 9.30am and 12.30pm Monday to Thursday.

At all other times, there is an answerphone service where you can leave your name, telephone number and details of your journey.

Once we have received your journey details, we will:

  • Try to find a driver who will take you on your journey
  • Inform you of the driver’s name and your pick-up time
  • Keep you updated if anything changes.

I’d Love to be a Volunteer Driver

If you can spare one or more days each week, then why not join us and become one of our wonderful volunteer drivers?  Simply complete an application form and return it to us.

To arrange for an application form, you can either:

  • Telephone us on 01353 666 166 and speak to Angela
  • Send an e-mail to [email protected]
  • Visit us in person at our Barton Road offices
  • You can use our google form or download the application form HERE.

Completed forms can be returned to us either by e-mail, post, or hand delivered in person.

Once we have received your completed application, we will:

  • Arrange a face-to-face meeting with you to discuss your circumstances
  • Take up the references from the referees that you have nominated
  • Carry out DBS checks
  • Keep you updated on the progress of your application.