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Sanctuary’s Sustainability Fortnight 2023

We are celebrating Sustainability Fortnight with this year’s theme of Transition Your Travel. Providing resources for both customers and colleagues, we want to inspire more people to transition to a more sustainable way of travelling.

Case Studies

Riding to Roman Ridge on an e-bike

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After starting work as Retirement Living Housing Manager at Sanctuary’s Roman Ridge, Simon Ford quickly identified an opportunity for a significant change to his commute.

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Rickshaw rides down memory lane

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Residents at our Queens Care Home in Ayrshire enjoy rickshaw rides

Working with volunteer ‘pilots’ in the community, the scheme enables our Queens Care Home in Ayrshire residents to enjoy regular cycle rides on the Prestwick promenade.

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Car Sharing in Scarborough

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Public transport options can be limited. At Jazz Court scheme in Scarborough, Helen and Hayley have found that car sharing is a convenient way for them both to get to work.  

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Supporting Viv to travel sustainably

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When Vivienne moved into Jazz Court, her learning disability and epilepsy had affected her confidence. She was supported with tasks like laundry, cooking, and shopping.

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Working with an electric car

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Stock image of a young woman plugging in the charger of her electric car

In 2019, Donna Hufton decided to take the leap and not only get rid of one car but change their remaining car for an electric vehicle.

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Cycle Recycling

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A bike that is suspended on a stand inside a workshop surrounded by tools

This summer, Lilian Knowles House in London had a clear out of bikes left behind in the bike store and donated 28 bikes to the Sue Ryder charity.

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