Kickstart (Norfolk) is now the largest and only sustainable wheels to Work scheme in the country, having started back in 1996 with a couple of bikes we now have a fleet of over 300 Honda vision 50cc mopeds and 110cc scooters. Recognising transport as being a major contributor to employment issues in rural communities we can supply a fully insured and maintained moped from only £4.29 per day. All the individual needs is a provisional licence, a one day training course (CBT) and suitable motorcycle clothing, the cost of training can usually be covered by a third party funder if required.
As a registered charity & non-profit organisation we have assisted over 5000 individuals with transport to either start work, maintain current employment, attend education or improve their quality of life if in foster care. Having built strong relationships with local Job Centres and work programme providers Kickstart is often the difference between an individual starting work and remaining an unemployment statistic.
2015 has been our busiest year ever peaking at 285 bikes in use at any one time and still hovering around 274 bikes in use entering the winter months, although motorcycling tends to be seasonal because our clients need transport for work they use their bikes all tear round.
Our focus has been on the end user appealing directly to those that may need transport to start work or are in danger of losing a job due to transport issues. Being a member of the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce it’s time to expand our marketing to potential employers, there must be a number of rural business within Norfolk that struggle with recruitment and staff retention due to their location and lack of public transport to the area.
Do you have issues with staff absenteeism because their lift has let them down, Struggle to fill shifts because there is no public transport coinciding with the shift times, do you hire candidates because of where they live rather than because they are the best person for the job? Perhaps Kickstart can assist you & your employees. If you are interested in finding out more or have any questions please visit our websitewww.kickstartmopeds.org.ukor ring/email 01362 699923,[email protected]
