The Humber and Wolds Rural Action (HWRA) Voluntary Car Service uses volunteer drivers and their own cars to take individual passengers on journeys to destinations of their choice, both within and beyond North Lincolnshire, where almost half of residents live in rural areas, which are not well served by public transport.
Thanks to £3,000 from our community grant funding, HWRA have been able to increase the service, to help people to maintain an active lifestyle and independence, while reducing social isolation.
The Humber and Wolds Rural Action Chief Executive Officer Jane Owen told us:
“The funding from Your Hearts and Minds is enabling us to meet the increasing need for the voluntary car service, helping us to support people in North Lincolnshire who can’t access public transport to get to hospital and health appointments as well as visit friends and family, go shopping and simply get out of the house.
“You are also funding the support for our fabulous volunteer drivers. It’s not just about the money though, you have taken the time to really understand our service and how it helps people living in North Lincolnshire to stay independent and active, and that means a lot to us.”
Published: September 05, 2025