EDCT

East Durham Community Transport (EDCT) was formed in 1989 when it was identified that there was a lack of transport provision within the youth service. We ran from Blackhall Youth Club with a donated minibus and a handful of volunteers. From there, with the hard work and dedication from the voluntary Management Committee, we grew over the next few years until funding was secured to purchase 3 new vehicles and employ full-time staff in 1998. Since that time the organisation has grown into a vital resource within the community of East Durham and is well known and well respected. We have attracted major funding from The Countryside Agency, The Lottery, The Coalfields Regeneration Trust, Single Regeneration Budget, Neighbourhood Renewal Fund, Transition Fund, European Regeneration Development Fund as well as smaller amounts from Hadrian's Trust, Pathfinders, The County Durham Foundation, Castle Dene Shopping Centre - the list goes on. We are a community led project, existing to better our..

Also known as: East Durham Community Transport, East Durham Community Transport Ltd

Primary location: Peterlee United Kingdom