Kickstart is a charity based in Dereham, Norfolk. Starting in 1996 as a non-profit organisation, Kickstart became a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee in 2003. Set up to provide an alternative transport service across Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Rutland to individuals with a transport need, we are proud to state that since 1996 we have assisted over 7,000 people, with over 4,800 of these going on to secure employment, training or education. Working with multi-agencies, trusts and foundations, Kickstart receives over 750 applications per annum and with a fleet of over 300 Honda Vision Mopeds we assist more than 400 applicants on to our moped scheme per year, covering an area of more than 8500 square miles. This has enabled Kickstart to become both the largest and only sustainable ‘Wheels to Work’ Charity in the country and we are a proud member of the National Wheels to Work UK Charity, the Chamber of commerce and the Federation of Small Businesses.
One of the main barriers identified as to why an individual residing in rural communities is not able to secure a better future for themselves is the lack of transport. Having to rely on public transport, spend large parts of their budget on travel expenses or rely on family and friends to provide them with a lift, often places a heavy burden on both the individual and those around them. This burden can lead to the individual giving up on their future all together and Kickstart wants to prevent this from happening.
Whether you're unemployed, a student, an apprentice, attending training or in employment, Kickstart could help you if transport is a problem.
Contact Kickstart at: 01362 699923
www.kickstartmopeds.org.uk