Wheels to Work

Wheels to Work is a moped loan service allowing you to independently get to work, apprenticeships, training or job interviews.

The service is available for people with no access to suitable transport aged 16+ in Winchester and East Hampshire, and 16-25 in the New Forest and Test Valley.

9 out of 10 hirers on average have found employment thanks to the W2W scheme. A little help to start your journey goes a long way.

“It was good for me. It helped me get to my job which meant I could gain more qualifications and I will now be in a much better position to progress my career.”

‘Thank you wheels to work for accepting my son on to the scheme, my son was able to accept an apprenticeship in a rural location, learn a trade, work towards a  qualification and save up for his own moped, all at the same time.”

We’ll helpfully provide:

• Your transport: A fully taxed, insured and maintained 50 cc or 110cc petrol, or a Horwin EK3 electric moped.
• Free training: You will get mandatory Compulsory Basic Training (CBT), free of charge from approved providers, and which will be valid for two years.
• All safety equipment: A free helmet and lock, plus gloves and jacket for a small fee.
• A loan for up to year: The typical loan period will be 3-6 months with a possible extension to a maximum of 12 months enabling you to save for your own transport in the meantime.
• Servicing: All of our mopeds are serviced and maintained as required.

‘I was amazed that within a week of being interviewed for the scheme I had taken my CBT and was riding around on my own moped, the scheme helped me grow in confidence and I was able to work and save for my own moped.’

What will I need to do?

Please complete our application form and review the documents listed below:

• Application Form (Word)
• Application Form (PDF)
• Hire Agreement (PDF)
• Referrer’s / Guarantor’s Notes (PDF)
• Q&A (PDF)

Charges

In order to get started you will need to pay a deposit of £100 which is refundable at the end of the loan period, subject to the moped being returned in a satisfactory condition.

We also ask for a weekly hire charge as detailed in the table below.

(All prices include VAT and are valid from 1st April 2023.)

Licence

You must have your own driving licence before registering (minimum provisional).

“Having the moped meant I could work all the shifts my employers wanted me to. I was in danger of losing my job as I could only work the day shifts”

Do you have any questions? Get in touch

Our phone lines are open Monday to Friday 9.30am – 3pm, with an answerphone outside of these hours. You are also welcome to send us an email.

New Forest and Test Valley Wheels to Work

• Email mopedadmin@cfirst.org.uk
• Phone 01425 205475 / 07896 218 046

East Hampshire and Winchester Wheels to Work

• Email mopedloan@cfirst.org.uk
• Phone 01425 205475 / 07896 212 198

Find us at: Community First, Wheels to Work, Mead Court, Winsor Road, Cadnam, SO40 2HR

Wheels to Work is funded by

• East Hampshire District Council
• Hampshire County Council
• New Forest District Council