Vehicle leasing company becomes patron of Midlands first responder charity

Multifleet Vehicle Management has become an official patron of Arrive Alive, the Birmingham-based first responder charity.

The Solihull-based leasing company, which trades as runyourfleet, is a longstanding supporter of Arrive Alive.

The Birmingham-based charity, founded by Debbie Roscoe following her youngest daughter Ellie’s life-threatening case of measles in 2017, provides life-saving vehicles for community first responder teams to attend 999 calls.

Debbie Roscoe from Arrive Alive said: “We’re delighted that runyourfleet has officially come on board as patrons of the Arrive Alive charity.

“runyourfleet is a longstanding supporter of Arrive Alive and has consistently demonstrated its commitment to helping us save lives through community-based emergency response.

“Their ongoing support, values, and belief in our mission made runyourfleet a natural choice for patron status, and they will continue to champion our cause through awareness, advocacy, and business networks.

“They are committed to working closely with us on future campaigns, raising awareness across the fleet industry, and promoting our mission to new audiences.

“In addition, runyourfleet provides Arrive Alive with access to vital vehicle management services and fleet support.

“They also actively participate in and support various fundraising events, helping to generate much-needed income and visibility for the charity’s work.

“Their support has a direct and measurable impact on our ability to get more lifesaving resources on the road.”

Steve Whitmarsh, chief executive of runyourfleet, said: “We are excited to become a patron of Arrive Alive, a decision made by both parties to further strengthen our relationship after all the years we’ve worked together.

“Arrive Alive is doing a great job by providing that first responder service to critical incidents in communities across the Midlands, and we’re proud to support their endeavours.”

runyourfleet is a fleet management and vehicle leasing company with a customer base of more than 1,200 businesses across the UK, providing fleet management services for 32,000-plus vehicles.

Customers range from accountancy firms to NHS ambulance services, using a wide range of services including fleet management, leasing, rental and salary sacrifice schemes.

Pictured (L-R): First responder driver Lee Nash, Debbie Roscoe of Arrive Alive and Steve Whitmarsh, chief executive of runyourfleet