SOS Bus Faces Unprecedented Demand – Public Support Needed Now
Press Release SOS Bus Faces Unprecedented Demand – Public Support Needed Now The SOS Bus, a vital lifeline for vulnerable individuals during nights out and community events, is experiencing a surge in demand for its services. Recent figures reveal a dramatic increase in deployments, interactions, and first aid interventions, underscoring the growing need for this […]
First Time in Ipswich!
The SOS Bus had it’s first outing in Ipswich on the 16th December. Busy night, but fortunately no first aid needed! Lots of curious people asking about what we are and do.
On the High Street again!
We’re out again, doing what we used to do! Looking out for people, making sure people get home safe, and being a listening ear to keep things calm. While being on the High Street has flagged up an issue with the Bus that needs fixing, better there than a long way from home. We will […]
We’ve got Lottery Funding!
We’ve just received our biggest grant yet- from the National Lottery Communities fund, of a whopping £9360! This is what we needed to get us from a minimal “road-legal” all the way to fully operational. We’re now looking at quotes for repairs and looking to get these scheduled at local businesses. In the meantime, we’re […]
We’re out!
After years of organizing and raising funds- we’re out there! The SOS Bus finally had it’s first proper deployment at the Jubilee celebrations on the Severals, June 3rd. While we’re now road-legal, there are still a few issues to fix before we travel any distance, and we are arranging to get those fixed. In the […]
High Sheriff’s Grant received!
Suffolk’s High Sheriff’s Fund (via Suffolk Community Foundation) has given us another £1783.97 towards our goal. As this was match-funded by donations, this has taken us close enough to our target that we can get the Bus on the road! We will be out for the Jubilee weekend! See you on the Severals on the […]
A lot of scrubbing later…
After several years of neglect, vandalism and damage, some of the original colours returned to the outside and inside of the SOS Bus as it got a thorough cleaning from the Eurofins Chemtest crew, after a contact at the Rotary club put us in touch. Very much needed, especially if we help the NHS with […]
Tesco bookstall donation
Tesco’s book stall donations made another contribution to our repairs- getting on the road is starting to look close!
Soapbox Derby donation!
One of our bigger donations to date, Newmarket Town Council donated money raised at the Soapbox Derby to us and Open Door. We had also received a grant for £1000 from the Town Council earlier in the year.
Have Green screen, will Zoom!
Well, if you’ve got a big, orange bus, you kind of have to flaunt it! Joining CAS for a conference, saves a lot of introductions!