Time is running out for local charities, schools, sports teams and events organisers to apply for Southern Vectis’ popular Community Fund.
The local bus operator’s good causes initiative is a dedicated resource for backing local groups with funding, marketing help, free travel or the use if its buses for events. But, with allocation windows in November and May, anyone wishing to apply must hurry.
Richard Tyldsley, Manager of Southern Vectis, says:
“At Southern Vectis, we’re proud to play an integral role within the local community. As well as providing award-winning bus services across the area, we endeavour to support and raise awareness for those doing excellent work on behalf of those living here.
“The Southern Vectis Community Fund is open to everyone – from charities to sports teams – and we encourage anyone who needs a helping hand, however big or small, to apply.
“Our Community Fund offers a fair support process and allows us to build new relationships with worthy causes across the island”.
To apply for November’s allocation, groups should visit Southern Vectis’ website and provide details about their cause, what they need, and the difference this support might make to their organisation – before the end of this month.
Previous beneficiaries include the Isle of Wight Explorer Scouts and Wessex Cancer Trust’s Isle of Wight cancer wellbeing centre in Newport.
For more information about the Southern Vectis Community Fund, visit www.islandbuses.co.uk.
so – southern vectis put up the price of a single from ryde to newport from £2.70 to £3.80 blaming the rising costs and then in the next breath are giving money away hand over fist.
southern vectis – stop being a bunch of virtue signalling do gooders, cut the bus fares instead of giving money away, if you don’t need the extra revenue and stop making passengers stand in the rain, whilst the driver lounges on the bus on his or her break.