WHAT WE DO
Would You Like To Volunteer ?
Providing transport services to people in Leiston, Saxmundham, Aldeburgh, Framlingham, Woodbridge & surrounding villages when access to public transport is unavailable.
We are actively looking for volunteers to get involved and help make a difference in our local community.
Door to Door/Dial A Ride
We operate Door-to-Door services using wheelchair accessible minibuses for the towns of Leiston, Saxmundham, Woodbridge and Aldeburgh, these journeys enable people who may need a little more assistance with their journey to remain independent, i.e., need a helping hand to the vehicle or find the walk to their local shops too far or for a journey within the same town/village.
Wheels within Wheels
This service is provided by a wheelchair accessible MPV and is charged at 45p per mile plus VAT from its base at Leiston & Woodbridge back to base. This service is ideal for journeys further a field like attending Ipswich Hospital where the volunteer driver will wait for you for up to two hours.
Community Car Service
Volunteers using their own vehicles to provide journeys. The journey is charged at 45p per mile from the volunteer’s home, we try and match you to your nearest driver to keep the cost as low as possible. Drivers will usually wait for up to 1 hour for shopping or appointments and 2 hours for Hospital appointments. This service is available to anyone who does not have access to a private car or are unable to use public transport.
Connecting Communities
(Rural Bus Services)
CATS operates three Demand Responsive Bus Services on behalf of Suffolk County Council for rural villages which have no regular bus service to enable you to get to your local hub or to connect to a regular bus service or train service. These services operate 6 days a week, from 7am to 7pm, can be booked by phone or online and cost the same as it would on a bus.
These services are available to anyone to use, the service must be pre-booked, bookings can be taken up to 14 days in advance or on the day (subject to availability). The service could be used for work, study, shopping, appointments, sightseeing or social reasons.
Join The 100 Club
100 Club
Our 100 Club is a fun way for you to help raise funds for CATS as well as have the opportunity each month to win.
50% of all proceeds will go to prizes
£12 per year will get you a monthly chance to win
Call 01728 830516 for more info
Your winning number is just a call away
What Our Voluteers Say About Us
What our volunteers say:
“I have been volunteering with CATS for 17 years, I have met some wonderful people both passengers and other volunteers” Dave
“Volunteering with CATS has helped me meet new people and integrate into the community, after moving to the area from Kent” Steve
