HART Community Transport Named 'Best Social Enterprise of the Year'
 About The Business Awards 2011
On Friday the 14th October 2011 the 'Chamber Bridlington and Wolds Business Awards 2011' were held at the The Spa, Bridlington. This prestigious event, hosted by the Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce, is now in its fifth year. As the leading business event in the area, it provides networking and innovation opportunities.
Entry In The Social Enterprise Category
H.A.R.T. were entered in the very competitive 'Social Enterprise category' which acknowledges the efforts made by organisations that make a positive impact on people’s lives, their society or environment. The judges were looking for an organisation that shows a business-like approach and financial sustainability. The Winners
After a long evening of video presentations it was announced that H.A.R.T. Community Transport had become East Yorkshire's Social Enterprise of the year by winning the 'Best Social Enterprise' Category. On the night, H.A.R.T. was represented by Volunteer Drivers Gill and Ray Watts and Volunteer Trustee Nev Jones and his wife. The award was presented to a delighted Nev who said "We were delighted when the winner was announced and it was a proud moment when we were presented with the handsome glass award which is engraved with H.A.R.T. details. The award will be an attractive addition to the office! Well done everyone!' 
Reaction
Cllr Jane Evison who chairs H.A.R.T. Community Transport said “We are all absolutely delighted to have the very worthwhile service that H.A.R.T. provides acknowledged and rewarded. Of all the work I have been involved with over the years the success of H.A.R.T. is particularly special. I am always humbled by the kind comments from the people who use H.A.R.T. and their stories of the difference our transport has made to their lives. Our philosophy at H.A.R.T. is the passenger comes first and it would seem that is appreciated by our customers. However, without the commitment of the volunteers who give hours of their time and our staff none of it would be possible”
H.A.R.T. Business Manager Caroline Wegryzn added “This award will mean so much to the drivers and volunteers at H.A.R.T., we all care so much about the service we provide and our passengers who we know so well. I think what makes H.A.R.T. different is the way we operate the service, we are flexible and innovative about the way we meet community needs. We have ensured our passengers can access the bus pass scheme and above all we promote equality for elderly and disabled passengers in rural areas. We also remember that young people have problems getting access to transport in rural areas and do what we can to help them”
Notes To Editors Five Rural Parish Councils started H.A.R.T. in 2003 with a bid for funding for one bus and a part time driver to help people in rural villages area attend hospital appointments.
- H.A.R.T. now runs seven minibuses and is able to meet far more of its customers needs, including weekly visits to supermarkets, which has turned into more than just a shopping trip and more of a social event
- Last financial year H.A.R.T. undertook 43,076 passenger journeys
Examples of Some Services: - Dial A Ride - in Bridlington
- MEDiBUS - services include dial-a-ride transport to all the Hospitals, doctors, dentists and specialist clinics in Hull and East Yorkshire.
- MiBUS and Volunteer Shopping services - operate from East Yorkshire villages to market towns and supermarkets
- Volunteer car services - are available to anyone who doesn't have easy access to transport in Holderness
- Community Group - minibus vehicles are available for use by for not for profit groups
- After school & access to sport - transport for the young
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