Via

28/03/2026

Community schemes are a lifeline for people who can’t easily use public transport — especially older adults, disabled people, and those living in rural areas. Volunteers drive passengers to medical appointments, shops, and essential services, helping them stay independent and connected.

Via is the simple, secure platform that makes running these schemes far easier. It helps organisers:
• Find volunteers quickly
• Coordinate operations smoothly
• Get automatic reminders and notifications
• Track DBS/insurance expiry
• Manage finances with less admin
• Access useful stats for funding bids

Via supports thousands of journeys every month and is free for small schemes.

It’s built by Community Sparx CIC, a Cambridge‑based social enterprise run by volunteer drivers who reinvest every penny back into communities.

03/12/2021

Via helps you spend less time on administration, enabling you to spend more time helping people in your community.
Don't just take our word for it, see what our users say:

'We are using Via all the time. It suits our needs perfectly and makes coordinating the car scheme much more manageable.'

Anthea H, Administrator, Fulbourn Community Car Scheme
https://www.wilbrahams.co.uk/fulbourn-community-car-scheme/

'Please can we sign up fully to Via? Its a brilliant system and is working really well for us. Thank you so much.'

Linda G, Scheme Administrator, Hayling Voluntary Services
https://www.haylingvoluntaryservices.co.uk

Hayling Voluntary Services is a non-profit organisation that is trying to bring people together on Hayling Island. Helping the elderly and less fortunate are also high on our list.

11/11/2019

State of Social Enterprise report 2019

We're proud to be a Social Enterprise and a member of Social Enterprise UK who, supported by Santander, have just published their latest 'State of Social Enterprise' report which shows how social enterprises across the UK like Community Sparx are outperforming their peers and tackling the threats facing our economy, environment and social cohesion.

To download and read the full report, follow this link
https://www.socialenterprise.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Capitalism-in-Crisis.pdf

09/11/2019

We're pleased to have been invited to give a talk about our Via application at the 'Time4Soham' event on Wednesday 13th November.
Via is a web application that makes it easier to run community services such as volunteer car schemes. Find out more about Via at www.communitycarscheme.org or come along to Soham Library on Wednesday evening for a demonstration and to learn about all the great work being done by the various community groups in Soham.

19/09/2019

We know that Community Car Schemes play a vital role in helping people access vital services and we are proud to be associated with the Stalbridge Community Volunteer Scheme

Please note that our North West Regional Seminar which will be held at Lancashire County Council on the 07/10/19 is now fully booked up.If you have not booked a place and would like to add yourself to the reserve list for the event please contact [email protected]

19/08/2019

Community car schemes are increasingly becoming a vital part of rural life. Have a look at our video to see the important impact community car schemes are having across the UK!

12/08/2019

Have you ever considered an electric car scheme? New community car schemes are beginning to use electric cars to get around.

Have a look at an electric car scheme in Wales that is having a lot of success!

Supporters say they can make it easier for people in rural areas to get around.

05/08/2019

Do you want to start your own community car scheme? Via can be a way to make managing and starting up your own scheme simple.

Fill in the following form and Via can help you get started.

Are you interested in starting your own local community car scheme? If so, please fill in the following form and we will get in contact with you to make some suggestions on how to get started. Community Sparx is a social enterprise dedicated to helping community lead initiatives. We will not be shar...

29/07/2019

Are you interested in becoming a volunteer driver for a community car scheme? If so, Via and Community Sparx can help you get in contact with your local scheme. Fill in the following form and we will help you make an impact in your own community!

Are you interested in becoming a volunteer driver with your local community car scheme? If so, please fill in the following form and we will help you get in contact with a local car scheme. Community Sparx is a social enterprise dedicated to helping community lead initiatives. We will not be sharing...

25/07/2019

Nicky is a coordinator and driver for her local car scheme in Cambridgeshire! Have a look at a video we made with her on a recent drive to learn all about the work Via is doing with community car schemes!

22/07/2019

The NHS North West Ambulance Service has produced a video about how to become a volunteer driver! If you are interested in getting involved in a local car scheme go online to find your nearest community, or if you would like to set up your own get in contact with Via today!!

Have a look at the video below:

Volunteer drivers are caring people who donate some of their time to help patients get to and from their hospital appointments. If you enjoy driving, have a ...

16/07/2019

We tagged along on some of the drives going on in Hardwick's community car scheme.