AUITC Community Van

How the Community Van has helped AUITC

The Community Van has been an essential asset for AUITC and our partners, offering the flexibility needed to support activities such as collecting food donations, making deliveries, and transporting equipment to pop-up events. Owned, managed, and maintained by AUITC, the van is also available for use by partners like the Smallshaw Hurst Community Action Group (SSHCC), Smallshaw Hurst Children’s Community (SSHCC), the Pantry, and AUFC. It has proven invaluable in supporting project delivery across the neighbourhood and is frequently seen in action, promoting our partners through its branded livery as it travels throughout Smallshaw, Hurst, and the surrounding districts.

The Van was vital during the 2024 holiday season, which saw it operated by AUITC’s volunteer “elves”, who played an important role in the Action Together Tameside Toy Appeal. It was frequently used to collect and deliver the larger collections of toys, spreading festive cheer to families in need.