Could your charity benefit from a minibus?

02 August 2021

The last year and a half has been hard-hitting for charities, particularly as periods of lockdown and social distancing rules prevented many events and crucial fundraising opportunities.   

Despite this, minibuses continued to be essential to charity organisations for providing inclusive transport, safely transporting people to and from hospital appointments and delivering food and supplies to those who were shielding.  

Now that lockdown and social distancing restrictions are starting to ease in the UK, your charity could benefit from a brand-new minibus – whether it be for taking children living in poverty on exciting trips and excursions, or for transporting elderly residents to and from the shops.  

At Marshall Minibus, we recognise that charity organisations may not have the resources to purchase a new minibus outright. That is why we offer both contract hire and contract purchase agreements. 

Contract hire for charity minibuses 

Contract hire is by far the most popular option amongst our customers, as it offers all of the benefits of using a minibus without the commitment of ownership. Customers who choose contract hire pay a fixed monthly sum and receive the following benefits:  

·       Ease of administration by outsourcing many of the day-to-day admin tasks 

·       Ability to budget through fixed monthly rentals, improving cash flow 

·       Leasing allowance and VAT efficiencies unique to contract hire and leasing for applicable organisations 

·       Releases working capital which can be used for other projects or requirements 

·       Elimination of financial, maintenance and residual risk 

·       Repairs and maintenance carried out at your site by our qualified engineers. 

Contract purchase agreements for charity minibuses 

Charities who are able to fundraise towards a new minibus may prefer to opt for a contract purchase agreement.  

One of our recent customers asked for a simple formula. For example, “what would my upfront payment be if my ongoing budget for a minibus is just £400 per month +VAT?” 

The answer is that for an initial payment of £4,000 +VAT, you can have all of the benefits of a brand-new minibus including full maintenance which is part of our standard service to you. 

The good news too is that, if you prefer, you could even have a minibus on the road for no upfront payment. 

If you would like further details on either of these options, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our dedicated team by emailing info@marshall-minibus.co.uk or calling 01480 220444. Alternatively, please fill out our contact form.  

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