West Midlands-based business runyourfleet.com have handed over a brand-new lifesaving vehicle to non-government funded charity, Arrive Alive at their head office in Henley-in-Arden.

The fleet management and vehicle leasing company, that manages more than 30,000 vehicles across the UK, has provided the fully expensed vehicle for three years to be used on the roads of the West Midlands, responding to 999 calls.

Steve Whitmarsh, managing director of runyourfleet.com said: “We are delighted to be able to support the fantastic work that Arrive Alive are doing with various community fast responder groups across the Midlands.

“The service these people selflessly provide for their community is, quite simply, amazing. By providing a fully expensed car to Arrive Alive, the team at runyourfleet.com hope to play a small part in this tremendous service and aim to help grow the number of fast response vehicles across the Midlands.”

Debbie Roscoe, founder of Arrive Alive said: “The support from runyourfleet.com will make a major difference to Arrive Alive and their provision of this vehicle will save more lives within the community.

“Arrive Alive is the only charity of its kind ensuring lifesaving voluntary operated vehicles and equipment is operational for community first responders assisting West Midlands Ambulance Service via emergency 999 calls. runyourfleet.com has chosen Arrive Alive as their nominated charity of the year, so thank you to Steve, Jo, and the team for their continued support, it really is greatly appreciated.”

The entire runyourfleet.com team gathered to witness Steve hand over the keys to community first responder, Bill Goodall, along with members of the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC) and Solihull Chamber of Commerce.

The multi-award winning company provides a range of products and services to support businesses of all sizes manage their fleet of vehicles.

Its national customer base has grown considerably since the Covid-19 pandemic and the company has expanded its team to accommodate for this demand.

runyourfleet.com is GBCC’s preferred fleet management and vehicle leasing partner.