YEOVIL SHOPMOBILITY
Yeovil Shopmobility is an independent charity providing affordable short- and long-term hire of mobility scooters, powered and manual wheelchairs and mobility equipment. We support adults affected by disability, age, illness, injury or recovery, helping them remain independent, access shops, appointments, family and community life, and stay connected across Yeovil and surrounding communities.
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TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WHO ARE ELDERLY, POOR, DISABLED OR LACK ADEQUATE AND SAFE PASSENGER SERVICES BY PROVIDING SHOPMOBILITY SERVICES AND OTHER ALLIED SERVICES IN YEOVIL AND SURROUNDING AREAS WITH THE AIM OF IMPROVING THEIR MOBILITY AND CONDITIONS OF LIFE
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- KEITH ANDREWSchair
- David Miell
- GRAHAM WHITE
- JOHN HANN
- RUTH HANN
- Yvonne Meadon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £21k | £17k |
| 31/03/2025 | £24k | £21k |
| 31/03/2024 | £20k | £22k |
| 31/03/2023 | £19k | £23k |
| 31/03/2022 | £21k | £21k |
Common questions
Who funds YEOVIL SHOPMOBILITY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name YEOVIL SHOPMOBILITY as a grant recipient include THE YAPP CHARITABLE TRUST, THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE YAPP CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £8k | |
| THE YAPP CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | YOUTH |
| THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | Smaller Grants |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/07/2025 | £4k | Mobility for All: Bridging the Gap for Independence |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 01/08/2024 | £3k | Contribution towards core costs of running a mobility hire service |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 10/10/2022 | £3k | Combating isolation among older people and those with disabilities |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/12/2021 | £5k | Its not just about Shopping |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/11/2019 | £5k | " We'll Get you Mobile! " |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/11/2011 | £5k | Get Out and About with Yeovil Shopmobility |