1. Strengthen delivery
£30k–£50k
Immediate programme support using our existing privately owned electric vehicles.
SAFE-JOURNEY SEN CIC
Help more children take part.
Support the next stage of Safe-Journey: consistent support, more opportunities and a dedicated community fleet.
TRANCHE 1 · OUR IMMEDIATE PRIORITY
£30,000–£50,000
Help us strengthen the transport and supported community activities we already provide to four children and their families. We are raising support in stages, with each step matched to demand and delivery capacity.
Discuss a funding tranche ↗
2. Add a community vehicle
£173,074
Proposed subsequent 12-month phase with one CIC-owned electric people carrier and dedicated staffing.
3. Grow sustainably
£300k+
Long-term scale of ambition, subject to a new costed plan, demand and sustainable income.
Tranche 1: support the service today
A flexible programme budget to increase supported journeys and outings, improve coordination and provide subsidised support where agreed. Programme duration, places and delivery hours will be agreed with the funder after individual support needs and costs are assessed.
| Proposed use | £30,000 programme | £50,000 programme |
|---|---|---|
| Direct delivery staff and cover | £14,400 | £24,000 |
| Programme transport running costs | £3,600 | £6,000 |
| Activities and community workshops | £3,000 | £5,000 |
| Qualified social-work input | £1,800 | £3,000 |
| Administration and referral coordination | £2,400 | £4,000 |
| Training and checks | £1,200 | £2,000 |
| Programme insurance provision | £1,200 | £2,000 |
| Safety and sensory equipment | £1,200 | £2,000 |
| Family feedback and reporting | £600 | £1,000 |
| Contingency | £600 | £1,000 |
| Total | £30,000 | £50,000 |
Programme staffing allocations include gross pay and attributable employer costs; staff hours will be set within these allocations. Social-work input is a proposed specialist service, not an existing appointment. All figures are indicative and subject to funder eligibility and quotations.
TRANCHE 2 · A SUBSEQUENT 12-MONTH PHASE
One electric community vehicle, with the people to support it.
We plan to retain access to our privately owned Tesla Model Y vehicles for suitable individual journeys and seek one CIC-owned electric people carrier for agreed shared journeys. A seven-seat Volkswagen ID. Buzz is an example under consideration, alongside suitable alternatives.
Our provisional vehicle allowance is £65,000, including VAT and on-road costs, subject to a current dealer quotation. A seven-seat vehicle has room for a driver, one accompanying worker and up to five children only where individual needs, restraints and safe group arrangements allow. It is a people carrier, not a large bus, and wheelchair-accessible conversion is not included.
| Proposed use | Calculation or scope | Allowance |
|---|---|---|
| Electric people carrier | VW ID. Buzz seven-seat or suitable alternative; provisional inclusive purchase allowance | £65,000 |
| Initial setup | Charging arrangements, suitable restraints and safety equipment | £3,000 |
| Driver | £16 × 37.5 hours × 52 paid weeks | £31,200 |
| SEND support worker | £16 × 25 hours × 52 paid weeks | £20,800 |
| Part-time administration | £18 × 10 hours × 52 paid weeks | £9,360 |
| Employer payroll-cost provision | 20% planning allowance on £61,360 gross payroll; actual NI and pension calculation required | £12,272 |
| Qualified social-work input | Indicative £100/hour × 52 specialist hours; external professional quotation required | £5,200 |
| Vehicle running costs | Insurance, charging, servicing, tyres and vehicle taxes | £10,000 |
| Programme operations | Activities, IT, training and reporting attributable to this stage | £4,000 |
| Relief cover | Additional cover provision including employer costs | £4,000 |
| Base budget | Before contingency | £164,832 |
| Contingency | 5% of base budget, subject to funder acceptance | £8,242 |
| Tranche 2 total | Proposed vehicle and subsequent 12-month operation | £173,074 |
Staffing that fits each child
The proposed driver works 37.5 paid hours weekly; the SEND support worker works 25, and the administrator 10. Paid time includes preparation, records, training and leave. Accompanied trips must fit the support-worker rota; this budget does not assume every driver hour is accompanied or provide 24-hour cover.
Qualified social-work input is a separate, limited allowance for professional advice, family support and liaison, commissioned from a suitably qualified and registered practitioner. It does not replace an accompanying SEND support worker or statutory local authority responsibilities.
Employer costs and professional rates are planning provisions, not confirmed statutory calculations or market quotations. We will obtain payroll and supplier costs before finalising an application.
Tranche 3: our longer-term ambition
As demand and delivery evidence grow, we aim to build towards larger programmes potentially requiring £300,000 or more. This is a future scale of ambition, not a current costed funding request or an additional automatic tranche.
More children included
Expand supported activities and access across additional areas, with staffing matched to children’s needs.
A suitable electric fleet
Consider further electric people carriers or accessible minibuses where demand, accessibility requirements and value justify them.
A sustainable organisation
Develop coordination, partnerships and a balanced income plan from agreed fees, commissioned work, grants and sponsorship.
We will prepare a fresh delivery plan, beneficiary targets and full budget before seeking this level of funding. Future contracts and income are not yet secured.
How the tranches fit together
Tranche 1 supports the immediate programme; tranche 2 describes a subsequent 12-month phase. If funding or delivery periods overlap, shared staffing and operating costs will be removed from the later claim. Capital purchases are one-off costs. Funding received and relevant programme income will be accounted for when calculating the remaining need.
OUR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT
Thoughtful journeys. A lighter footprint.
Our electric vehicles produce no tailpipe emissions while driving. We aim to plan efficient routes and shared journeys where they suit the children, while considering charging access and practical vehicle needs.
Children’s comfort, accessibility and safety guide vehicle choice and journey planning. Electric travel is one part of our environmental approach, rather than a claim that the whole service is carbon-neutral.
Explore the VW ID. Buzz ↗Help fund the next step.
We welcome grant funding, vehicle sponsorship, practical equipment and professional support. Talk to us about funding an agreed part of the programme or helping develop the next stage.
Funding & sponsorship enquiry ↗Call 020 3432 4632 or email info@safejourneysen.org.uk.