Rural Affairs Minister Dan Rogerson visited Devon Wheels 2 Work on 9 June as part of a ‘Rural Roadshow’ visit to social enterprises.
Devon Wheels 2 Work, based in Holsworthy, is a not-for-profit organisation which runs a scheme to help people to access work, education and training by providing subsidised scooter and motorcycle rental.
The scheme provides access to affordable, flexible, independent transport in areas not served by public transport and where people cannot or do not want to run a car.
Devon Wheels 2 Work chief executive Max Jowett said: “We are pleased Dan Rogerson MP has chosen to come to our new location in Holsworthy. Devon Wheels 2 Work is recognised as a national example of good practice both for social enterprises and Wheels 2 Work schemes, and we are keen to share our experience with the Minister.”
Devon Wheels 2 Work receives support from Devon County Council but also generates income from its motorcycle workshop and the Devon Moto showroom to help keep the rental costs as low as possible for its customers. Any profits that we make are reinvested into the scheme and the local area.
The Minister said: “My visit to Devon today has given me the opportunity to hear about the vital services Wheels 2 Work provides to the local community and also talk to customers benefiting from the service. It is innovative ideas like these that will help create a fairer society and build a stronger rural economy.”
Pictured is Dan Rogerson talking to Kevin Sinclair, a Devon Wheels 2 Work scheme customer.