Useful links
The following links may provide useful sources of related information.
Accessibility & Equalities Unit (Department for Transport)
The Accessibility and Equalities Unit aims "to make policies and provision for public transport users, pedestrians and motorists that are acceptable, accessible, available, affordable and safe, and to promote diversity in transport policy development."
The Community Transport Association UK is "a rapidly growing national charity giving voice and providing leadership, learning and enterprise support to a wide range of organisations delivering innovative and flexible transport solutions to achieve social change in their communities. "
Greater Manchester Council for Voluntary Organisations
GMCVO is is the support (infrastructure) organisation for the voluntary sector in the sub-region of Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive
GMPTE is the executive arm of the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority and is responsible for public transport throughout the sub-region.
Transport for Communities is a consultancy partnership specialising in a wide range of development support services for the community transport sector.
The Transport Resource Unit (TRU), a project of GMCVO, has the specific remit of focusing on transport issues as experienced by the voluntary sector and also provides a direct link between the voluntary sector and the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority (GMPTA).
Volunteering England works to promote volunteering as a powerful force for change, both for those who volunteer and for the wider community
VOSA (Vehicle & Operator Services Agency)
VOSA provides a range of licensing, testing and enforcement services with the aim of improving the roadworthiness standards of vehicles ensuring the compliance of operators and drivers, and supporting the independent Traffic Commissioners.
Downloads
Download useful documents by clicking on the links below. You will need Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to read them. If you don't have this, you can get it here.
The GMCTOF Business Plan describes the Forum's plans for development over the next three years. This is quite a large download, so if you would like a copy, please send an email to files@gmctof.org.uk.
Making an impact - the full report of the research project to develop a monitoring & evaluation framework for the CT sector in Greater Manchester
One page guide to services & contacts for CT projects in Greater Manchester
About the forum - a short descriptive paper about the forum and its aims
"Making an Impact" leaflet - a description of the impact of CT, with an up-to-date directory of forum members opearting in Greater Manchester.
Membership application forms - for full or affiliate membership of the forum
GMCVO funding guide