Okehampton and District Community Transport Group

23/06/2026

We need your support! 🚐💙 Okehampton District Community Transport Group has been nominated for the Benefact Group's Movement for Good £5,000 Special Draw, and we'd love your help.

This funding could make a real difference to our charity, helping us continue providing vital community transport services across West Devon, including transport to medical appointments, shopping trips and social activities for people who might otherwise struggle to get out and about.

Please nominate us today by following this link – it only takes a minute: https://movementforgood.com/draws/special/community

When asked for our details, enter:

Charity Name: Okehampton District Community Transport Group

Charity Number: 1024617

Every nomination gives us another chance of being selected for this special £5,000 award. Please also consider sharing this post with your friends, family and colleagues. The more nominations we receive, the better our chances.

Thank you for supporting local community transport and helping us keep people connected.

Deadline: Sunday 5th July 2026

23/06/2026

20/06/2026

ODCTG has been supporting Okehampton and surrounding community since 1990! We support older and disabled people across West Devon by providing door-to-door transportation. 🚘

Every contribution to our charity helps to keep our vital services running. If you would like to make a donation please contact us or use our Just Giving page: www.justgiving.com/charity/odctg

Thank you for your support! Please share our post with your friends.

To find out more about us please see our website: www.odctg.co.uk

18/06/2026

'I have been given the all clear to drive again following my recovery. ODCTG has been magnificent these past 5 weeks, getting me to my medical appointments. The drivers have been kind and very informative about the local area and the services available. ODCTG has been a lifeline and given me practical support when I have needed it, I cannot thank you enough.' - Jane, Petrockstowe

We welcome all feedback. Please give us a call or send us an email and let us know your thoughts on our services.

🌐 www.odctg.co.uk
📞 01837 55000
📧 [email protected]

16/06/2026

Would you like to support our charity but are unsure how? It is not just volunteer drivers that we need in order to provide our services. Here are some other ways you can help:
☕ Fundraising
If your local town or village is holding a fete/fair plant sale or similar event, please put us forward as a beneficiary, this is a great way for us to receive a contribution and we can help publicise the event.
💼 Sponsorship
Are you a local business looking to support your community? We are always interested in hearing from businesses who may be able to sponsor a trip, event, activity, or journeys to medical appointments etc. Sponsorship helps us continue supporting local people to stay connected, independent and active, while also giving businesses the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to the community.
🚌 Bus Buddy
For some people, joining a trip or travelling somewhere unfamiliar can feel daunting. We are looking for companions to offer a friendly face, a bit of reassurance, and a helping hand, on our day trips.
🎁 Donations
Whether it's a one-off donation or a regular gift, every contribution helps us support people who would otherwise struggle to access transport. Contributions can be made through our Just Giving page www.justgiving.com/charity/odctg or please contact us for other payment methods.
📣 Spread the Word
Like, share and comment on our social media posts, recommend our services to friends and family, or display one of our posters in your workplace or community venue.
💚 Leave a Lasting Legacy
By remembering ODCTG in your will, you could help ensure local people continue to have access to vital community transport for years to come. A gift of any size can make a lasting difference to the people we support.

If you are interested in helping and would like to speak to us, please send an email to [email protected] or give us a call on 01837 55000.

Thank you!

16/06/2026

15/06/2026

In order to maintain the sustainability of our service we need to make a small adjustment to our Community Car Scheme mileage rate. From 1st July, our rate will increase from 55p to 60p per mile, in line with the HMRC rate. The booking fee will stay the same at £3.

We understand that any increase in cost can be difficult, and we want to assure you that this decision has not been taken lightly. It reflects the rising operational costs we are facing and allows us to continue providing a reliable and high-quality service to those who depend on us.

Local journeys, of less than 7 miles, will remain at £6.00.

Thank you for your continued support!

12/06/2026

Do you have some free time? Have you considered volunteering? Debbie, one of our Community Car Scheme drivers, says, 'It’s such a sociable role. People are interesting, and you get to know them. Some days I wait in the car, other times I nip to the library or do my shopping. It fits around my life.'

Our volunteer drivers take local residents to their hospital and medical appointments, to social groups and to visit family in care homes. They use their own vehicles and are paid for their mileage. Our volunteers kindly donate their time, and can choose which journeys to accept, to fit around their own schedule.

We welcome volunteers who would like to make a real difference in their local community by helping people access healthcare, services and social opportunities.

If you are interested in volunteering, we would love to hear from you! For further information on our volunteering opportunities please head over to our website www.odctg.co.uk/volunteer or give us a call on 01837 55000. We don't just need drivers, we also need Bus Buddies (companions on day trips) and people to help with events.

Please share our post so we can reach more people! Thank you.

11/06/2026

The “Spot a Carer” campaign is running throughout Devon during Carers Week, 8 to 14 June.
Many people provide vital support to family, friends, partners or neighbours. If that’s you, you’re not on your own, and there are services available to support you.
Visit: https://ow.ly/rCwQ50Z8SjT