The Arnold Clark Community Fund supports thousands of charities and organisations across the UK. Find out how to apply below.
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We want to give back to the communities that we serve.
The Arnold Clark Community Fund is here to help registered UK charities and community groups close to our branches.
We believe that by caring for these communities today, we can help them create a better future for generations to come.
The Arnold Clark Community Fund is only accepting applications from registered charities and community groups that are within a 50-mile radius of an Arnold Clark branch.
Applications to The Arnold Clark Community Fund are only eligible if people and communities in the UK are the primary focus of investment and if they're made by organisations that are incorporated in the UK. The funding must also provide immediate relief for the organisation, as we cannot commit to providing funding for a future date.
Need some help identifying which category of funding you can apply for? Find out more, here.
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More people than ever before are facing severe challenges and financial hardship. This strand of funding is available to any registered UK charity or community group whose work directly supports those most affected by the cost-of-living crisis.
This funding provides support to projects that are embedded in the communities in which we operate. It will be available to charities and groups that directly benefit those within our local communities and address the needs of those living within them.
Each month, we give away sports kits to support youth sports teams across the UK. From basketball to boxing, rugby to running clubs, any youth team with up to 30 members aged 4-15 is eligible to enter.
Charities and community groups are building stronger communities across the UK, and we’re happy to offer our help.
North Ayrshire Foodbank provides a vital safety net for those in need. Arnold Clark Ambassador Erin Cuthbert visited to find out how the community comes together during difficult times.
We sent Arnold Clark Ambassador Duncan Scott to visit Renfrew Baths Amateur Swim Club to see the impact local sports clubs have on the community. At Arnold Clark, we’re committed to giving back to the areas where we work, that’s why we started our Community Fund.
Bolsterstone Male Voice Choir is just one of thousands of community projects we’re proud to support through the Arnold Clark Community Fund. We’re making a difference to local groups across the UK.
Got questions about the Arnold Clark Community Fund?
You can find all the answers here.
It’s easy! Once applications are open, just select which funding you’re looking for. You’ll then be taken to fill in the relevant application form.
Our different funds will be open at different periods throughout the year. Keep checking back here on our social media channels for more information about the launch of each fund.
The amount of funding you receive will depend on the strand of funding you apply for, If you apply for our Cost-of-Living Support, you can apply for up to £2,500 per application and for Community Support, you can apply for up to £1,000.
There will be eligibility criteria outlined alongside each fund when they go live. Please read through this before applying.
Funding will continue on a rolling monthly basis. However, we'd recommend you apply as early as you can once the fund is open, as applications could be paused due to high demand.
Arnold Clark will review applications when they are received, with charities and local community groups within a 50-mile radius of our branches being prioritised. If your charity or local community group is unsuccessful one month, you’ll automatically be entered into the draw for the following month.
A community group is an organisation that is registered with their local council and set up to benefit the community rather than make a profit, such as voluntary groups. They’re not registered charities, and as such, they don’t have a registered charity number.
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