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Voluntary Action Rutland: Relocating & Reshaping

 

The past 3 years have passed in a flash for the team at Voluntary Action Rutland.  We have settled into life at the Oakham Enterprise Park and continued to deliver the hugely important rural transport that our community needs.  Last year alone, our 70+ transport volunteers delivered over 150,000 miles, completed over 7,000 journeys and supported around 7% of the county’s population who have registered with us.

 

But it isn’t just Transport at VAR; these days we also have:

 

· Social, Veterans and Carers Lunches.

· Rutland Young Volunteers with seven state primary schools and around 150, 9–10 year-olds starting their volunteering journey.

· Our Emergency Families and Youth Opportunities Fund help some of our county’s most vulnerable members, whilst our Christmas Appeal gave away over £4,000 in gifts, vouchers, and donations to those who need it most at Christmas.

· 2025 saw the launch of our Helping Hands Service.  We now have a team of 10+ DIY enthusiasts and 3 chaperones, helping to do those niggly jobs that can prove difficult to get trades people out to do.

 

            We will continue to support all those in need in our county.

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