Voluntary Emergency Service Transport (v E S T)
Also known as: Dial a Bus, Ring a Ride, V E S T Community Transport Dial a Bus - Ring a Ride, Vest Community Transport
The operation of a fleet of specially adapted vehicles that provide a transport service for people for whom the use on conventional public transportation presents difficulties due to restricted mobility through illness,age or disability.
Activities & Mission
The operation of a fleet of specially adapted vehicles that provide a transport service for people for whom the use on conventional public transportation presents difficulties due to restricted mobility through illness,age or disability.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £395,492 | £412,377 | 0 / 13 | |||
| 2024 | £407,587 | £401,045 | 0 / 11 | |||
| 2023 | £392,034 | £400,582 | 0 / 11 | |||
| 2022 | £326,137 | £354,074 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2021 | £312,475 | £327,963 | 0 / 2 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Voluntary Emergency Service Transport (v E S T)
What does Voluntary Emergency Service Transport (v E S T) do?
The operation of a fleet of specially adapted vehicles that provide a transport service for people for whom the use on conventional public transportation presents difficulties due to restricted mobility through illness,age or disability.
How much income did Voluntary Emergency Service Transport (v E S T) report in 2025?
Voluntary Emergency Service Transport (v E S T) reported total income of £395k and reported expenditure of £412k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Voluntary Emergency Service Transport (v E S T) registered as a charity?
Voluntary Emergency Service Transport (v E S T) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 December 1986 as charity number 518275. It has been registered for 40 years.
Who runs Voluntary Emergency Service Transport (v E S T)?
Voluntary Emergency Service Transport (v E S T) is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Voluntary Emergency Service Transport (v E S T) operate?
Voluntary Emergency Service Transport (v E S T) operates across 2 areas: Cardiff and Vale Of Glamorgan.
Is Voluntary Emergency Service Transport (v E S T) a registered charity?
Yes — Voluntary Emergency Service Transport (v E S T) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 518275.
Details
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CARDIFF
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Registry Information
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Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Dial a Bus
- Ring a Ride
- V E S T Community Transport Dial a Bus - Ring a Ride
- Vest Community Transport
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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