Sustrans name change

[Bristolian]

I can't find any mention of that on their website, so they're being very coy.

Edit: I found a mention in Forbes, with reasons. Why they can't just expand the name to Sustainable Transport, I don't know.

Here you go:
https://www.sustrans.org.uk/about-us/frequently-asked-questions-faqs/everything-you-need-to-know-about-our-rebrand/?utm_campaign=483534_2025 September Enews&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Sustrans&dm_i=7CK6,AD3I,13I5IJ,1C3PR,1

 

[Moon bunny]

I don't know. Tantric levitation uses less energy.

Dunno about that, I eat a lot of vegetables, especially cabbage and sprouts, and still can’t lift off.

 

[Drago]

Dunno about that, I eat a lot of vegetables, especially cabbage and sprouts, and still can’t lift off.

You need a source of ignition,

 

[Jameshow]

"Chuggers" are not volunteers, they're paid staff.
Doesn't excuse the abuse though, just walk on by if you're not interested.

No need for the. To abuse us either, make us feel uncomfortable using a public right of way! (Canal towpath)

 

[tom73]

Not all chuggers are bad, a few years ago the British Red Cross as part of never ignoring a crisis campaign. Had all chuggers they used trained in CPR and AED use inc equipping each team with an AED. I was part of the planning and implementation of it , it was a lot of work to get it going but work out quite well. The idea being most operated in areas of high footfall it made sense. To do it and it fitted in with over all aims of BRC.

 

[ktmbiker58]

It will be interesting to see what effect the rebranding has on two key metrics :- income and volunteer numbers.

The year ending March 25 has seen a significant drop in income from £146m to £111 and drop in volunteers from 3000 to 2000. (Ref: Filed accounts 24/25)

The majority of income is from government grants with only £4.8m of the £111m being charitable donations. (Ref: Filled accounts 24/25)

Will rebranding raise the profile of the company to reverse the current decline - I really don't know, folk using the cycling/walking infrastructure may not give any thought as to who was responsible for it being available, if they did would they dig into their wallets or volunteer - only time will tell.

 

[Ajax Bay]

I was deeply unimpressed by a Sustrans bod I (for once) had time to stop & chat to.

Well Brian, they had a couple down by the entrance to the estuary cycle path (S of Topsham, not far from you) on Sunday: I passed them and rode on. But an hour later they were still there and I too unusually had time to stop and chat. Seemed knowledgeable to me, but no I did not want to sign up for whatever was the reason.
Resurrecting this September thread because this rebranding had mercifully passed me by, so the first I knew was this young lady telling me.

 

[albion]

That is what happens with charities, there being little incentive for media to promote them.
Unless you are standard enemy material for you know who.