# Killin &amp; District Volunteer Car Scheme

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC048451
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** June 12, 2018
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC048451


## Contact

- **Address:** Tarmachan , Manse Road, Killin, Stirling
- **Postcode:** FK21 8UY
- **Website:** https://www.killinanddisctrictvolunteercarscheme.com/



## Activities

**Activities:** &#x27;It carries out activities or services itself&#x27;

**Purposes:** &#x27;the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage&#x27;

**What the charity does:** The charity provides transport to people who are not able to access transport due to physical, neurological and/or psychological reasons.  Transport is offered to those who need it for hospitals or doctors&#x27; appointments, or events etc.  Our dedicated volunteers deliver essential journeys for those in need, while also championing the value of community transport. We also advocate for our beneficiaries through engaging in constructive dialogue with NHS Forth Valley to address the challenges posed by distant hospital locations. Our efforts have focused on improving appointment scheduling and enhancing support for parking and drop-off arrangements, ensuring a more accessible and compassionate experience for those we serve.

**Objectives:** The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability or financial hardship, through the provision of transport that aids mobility, and alleviates discomfort, resulting in improvement in an individual&#x27;s quality of life The organisation&#x27;s purposes are to provide relief to the inhabitants of Killin and the surrounding district, providing transport to people who are not able to access transport due to physical, neurological and/or psychological reasons, where there is a need to access services, which are essential and/or in the interest of their general wellbeing





## Areas of operation

- **Main operating location:** Stirling
- **Geographical spread:** Wider, but within one local authority area






