Accessible bus service seeks to strengthen University ties

Local charity ReadiBus is looking for people with University of Reading connections to join its governing Board of Trustees.

ReadiBus is a specialist fully-accessible bus service that people with restricted mobility in the wider Reading area can book to travel door-to-door.

ReadiBus has long-standing links with the University, having come into existence in 1981 as the result of research in 1979 at Bulmershe College, which later merged with the University. It is managed by two alumni and for all bar a few months its Chair of Trustees has come from the University, while the Department of Typography designed its original livery.

The award-winning service is seeking to build on these close links by welcoming more people with University connections to the Board to join those who are already involved.

Board members are both trustees of the charity and directors of the company. They are either appointed by key strategic partners such as major funders or are individuals who have an interest and a desire to be involved and to contribute their time and experience.

All experience that new members can bring is welcomed, including from fields such as disability, ageing and mobility to finance, law, operations and administration. Training and guidance can be provided.

The Board usually meets four times a year and has subcommittees that meet when needed.

Anyone interested is invited to contact Peter Absolon, General Manager at ReadiBus, on 0118 931 3406, peter@readibus.co.uk or via the ReadiBus website www.readibus.co.uk.