Sometimes, getting there is the hardest part

RideSafe funds essential travel so vulnerable people can reach the support services and safe spaces they need.

Removing barriers, one journey at a time.

RIDESAFE – SAFE RIDES

RideSafe is a community-driven initiative helping charities and support organisations provide safe, reliable transport for the people who need it most. Created to address the growing challenge of transport accessibility, RideSafe works to remove barriers to support, reduce financial pressures on charities and help ensure that vulnerable individuals can safely access the services, opportunities and assistance they need to thrive.

Transport cost mitigation

Reducing travel costs for charities

Rescue Rides

Providing a route to exit

SafeRides

Supporting vulnerable folks safely.

Community connection

Bringing together the community

Ridesafe.org.uk

What is Ridesafe?  

Ride Safe is a pilot project working in partnership with charities, corporate sponsors and transport providers to fund essential taxi travel for vulnerable people.

We aim to remove the financial burden of transport costs so charities can focus their resources on frontline support.

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What do we do?

We bring together corporate sponsors, charities, and trusted transport providers to fund and coordinate essential journeys. This ensures vulnerable individuals can access the support they need safely, reliably, and without added cost to frontline services.

Why?

Transport should never be a barrier to care or safeguarding. Ride Safe exists to ease pressure on charities by covering or reducing travel costs, helping more funding reach the people and services that need it most.

How far a coffee can go..

You can support us for as little as the price of a coffee. 
That coffee fee can go a long way to mitigate the taxi travel around town. 

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Get involved?

Help us say: “We’ve got you.”
Through corporate-sponsored support, we help ensure that access is never delayed by cost or transport barriers.
We’re currently inviting founding partners to support the pilot phase of RideSafe. If your organisation can help bring this to life, we’d love to hear from you.

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Keep in touch

Press releases, articles and adventures from the RideSafe project. 

FREE Exploitation Awareness Training for licensed taxi & private hire drivers

Presented by RideSafe in partnership with The Safe and Sound Group – Derby. The RideSafe Project is committed to creating positive change by connecting the taxi and private hire industry[…]

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July 8, 2026 0

Practical solutions that deliver real outcomes, not just good intentions.

RideSafe was created as the charitable projects arm of SendaCar Ltd with one simple belief. Why can’t we just… do it? Too often, community projects begin with great ideas. Then[…]

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July 5, 2026 0

The Beginning

The Story So Far RideSafe began with a simple observation: too many charities and community organisations were having to use precious funding to arrange transport for the people who needed[…]

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May 6, 2026 0

Pilot Partners

This is a pilot project supported by our key partners. 
Without them, this wouldn’t even be an option.

COSY

Pilot Partner

ABSOLUTE LEGENDS – COSY are a UK-based, award-winning supplier of early years and educational resources and all round charitable legends. 
Known for their focus on natural, outdoor learning environments, sustainability, and social impact, including charitable giving through the COSY Foundation.

Derby Cars

Pilot Partner

Derby Cars – Driven by Derby  Derby, Local Ride hail APP provides day to day local and regional transport solutions for individuals, businesses, and community organisations wanting 100% local travel solutions. 
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Sendacar

Pilot Partner

Sendacar. Specialist airport transfer service providing reliable, pre-booked transport to and from all major airports. Operating from Derby and serving the wider region, Sendacar focuses on punctual, stress-free travel for individuals, families, and business clients.

Donation partners

A huge thank you to our corporate donation partners for their generous support and commitment to our work.

Their contributions help us support local charities, deliver community projects and create opportunities for people across Derby.

We are incredibly grateful for their partnership and the positive impact they help us make every day.

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Yvonne Gorman
Essential Print Services

Glenrose Financial Planners is an independent financial advice firm based in Derby, helping individuals, families, and businesses achieve their financial goals. With a straightforward, jargon-free approach, they provide expert guidance on retirement planning, investments, mortgages, protection and tax planning, while maintaining a strong commitment to supporting the local community.

Chris Leafe
Glenrose Financial Planning

XYZ Sales Consultants is a Derby-based sales and marketing consultancy that helps businesses grow through practical, results-focused strategies. By combining sales expertise, marketing support, coaching, and business development, XYZ works with organisations to improve performance, build stronger customer relationships, and achieve sustainable growth.

Ian Pownall
Sales Consultant XYZ

58i Community Hub is a Derby-based community and enterprise space that brings together local people, charities, community groups, and businesses. Located on Green Lane, it provides affordable meeting and event space while supporting networking, collaboration, skills development, and community-led projects that create positive social impact across the city.

Jaz Greer
58i Community hub