Our Impact
Some facts and circles. I have cut and pasted bits of text to be used as a template, this isn’t intended to be final copy –
7,976
Journeys undertaken
Statistics from 2024-25
Our 45 volunteer drivers transport our 400+ members over 60,000 miles a year.
Many of these journeys are to important health and medical appointments for people who live rurally and have no vehicle, and no suitable public transport.
Accessible Services
Partly funded by Wiveliscombe Town Council, the Community Office has long been a hub for the community, offering services from legal and police surgeries to printing, local advice and book sales.
Since COVID, the Office has seen a much reduced uptake of its services, with many using online services instead.
2,023
Community office visitors
Grants and Fundraising
Our Funders
We received generous donations from the following people and grant funders.
[Can all/any of these be linked? Have done a few for examples but please check they are right!]
- Milverton Fair Trade Cafe
- Wiveliscombe Town Council
- Somerset Council
Trusts and Foundations
- The Drapers’ Company
- The National Lottery Community Fund
- Somerset Community Foundation
- HD Wills
Parish Councils
- Milverton
- Lydeard St Lawrence and Tolland
- Bathealton
- Chipstable
- Clatworthy
- Huish Champflower
Example of 3 stats in a row…
£255,449
Social Value
Generated over £255,000 in social value during the assessment period, demonstrating a substantial return to the community from the charity’s activities.
£231,735
Economic Impact
Created £231,735 in economic impact, making this the charity’s single largest area of contribution.
£24,000
Health & Social Benefits
Delivered more than £24,000 of combined health and social benefits, improving wellbeing, independence and quality of life for the people it supports.
Testimonials
“Your drivers are such gems. I don’t know what I would do without Wivey Link”
Mary M, Wivey Link Member since 2019
“They are all Angel volunteers and unsung heroes!”
Mike H, Member since
September 2024
I don’t like driving in the dark in the winter and so I rely on Wivey Link to get everywhere. I get to know the drivers and I meet lots of other passengers, too. It is a lifeline!
Mary, Member since 2023