In June 2018 a Hounslow Community Transport minibus took a group of young carers to a function at No 10 Downing Street. The visit was organised by the Youth Service of the London Borough of Hounslow.
HCT at 10 Downing Street!
New HCT Data Protection Policy
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect on the 25th May 2018. Hounslow Community Transport has revised its Data Protection Policy and reviewed its processes to ensure that we are fully compliant with GDPR. To view the HCT Data Protection Policy, click on the link under the heading ‘Useful Links’ on the homepage.
HOUNSLOW FURNITURE RECYCLING PROJECT NOW OPEN EVERY SATURDAY
We say thank you to volunteer Lizzie
Lizzie Perkins has volunteered at the Hounslow Furniture Recycling Project for the last eight years. On her last day with us on 29th April 2015, Anvar Tajmahal, Manager of the Hounslow Furniture Recycling Project and Finance Manager of Hounslow Community Transport, presented her with a gift to thank her for loyal and highly valued support.
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The arrival of a brand new minibus!
Hounslow Community Transport is delighted to announce that it has taken delivery of a brand new fully wheelchair accessible 16 seater minibus. ‘This is another key milestone for our charity. The new minibus will enhance even further the appeal of our fleet of minibuses that can be hired by voluntary groups, charities, schools and colleges
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Sayed Rizvi
The family of Sayed Rizvi,who sadly died last year,have donated to Shopmobility his battery powered scooter. Sayed was a regular and much liked client of the Shopmobility service in Hounslow. Peter Blake,Chief Officer of Hounslow Community Transport who operate the Shopmobilty service said ‘ I met Sayed many times and he was always keen to
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Record number of New Members
Over 25 organisations will have become new Members of Hounslow Community Transport during the twelve months ending March 2014. The reason given by many for applying to become a Member is the very attractive appearance of our fleet of minibuses, with three new wheelchair accessible minibuses having been acquired over the past two years.
Discretionary Local Crisis Payments
In April 2013, the London Borough of Hounslow introduced Discretionary Local Crisis Payments (DLCPs) replacing Social Fund Community Care Grants that were Central Government funded and managed. The Hounslow Furniture Recycling Project has been appointed a supplier for people who have received DLCP awards.
MiDAS Training : Bespoke Courses
In addition to the monthly MiDAS training courses that HCT run, HCT will undertake MiDAS training courses for schools/colleges and other organizations on dates more suitable for them. Over 10 such courses will have been run by HCT in the twelve months ending March 2014.
New Battery-Powered Scooters from the 2012 Olympics/Paralympics
Hounslow Shopmobility took delivery of two virtually unused and totally free battery-powered scooters that were used during the 2012 Olympics/Paralympics. They form part of the ‘Mayor’s 2012 Legacy Project:Enhancing London’s Shopmobility Services’. They became an instant hit with Members!