Community Car Schemes

What is a Community Car Scheme?

Breckland Council works in partnership with local town and parish councils to provide grants to enable the provision of Community Car Schemes. The schemes provide transport for residents who would otherwise be unable to make essential medical journeys. Volunteer drivers use their own cars and a small fare is typically payable by the passenger. Drivers are subject to DBS and medical checks.

Contact your town or parish council for details of their scheme, orsearch your eligibility for Norfolk County Council's Travel Norfolk Car Scheme (opens new window).

Guidance

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) provides comprehensive guidance aimed at reducing avoidable accidents across various environments, including road safety.

Visit the RoSPA website for road safety advice and information which could help the way you run your Community Car Schemes.

Grant Applications - 2026-27

Community Car Scheme grant applications for 2026 - 27 will open in 2026.

Applications received after the closing date may not be assessed or awarded.

Timescale Guideline:

February 2026: Grant applications submitted
March 2026: Grant applications reviewed and awarded
April 2026: Schemes start

Start a Community Car Scheme in your area:

If you are interested in running a Community Car Scheme, but haven't previously had grant funding from Breckland Council, please e-mail community@breckland.gov.uk or call 01362 656870 to discuss an application.