Eligibility criteria

The Arnold Clark Community Fund is only accepting applications from charities and organisations that are within a 50-mile radius of an Arnold Clark branch. Find your closest branch here.

If you do not fall within 50 miles of a branch, we may still be able to offer support in other ways – just get in touch with community@arnoldclark.com

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.

We can accept applications from:

UK-registered charities
Local community groups
Social enterprises
Community interest companies
Groups of organisations that are community or volunteer led
Charitable incorporated organisations

We cannot accept applications from:

Individuals
Sole traders
Organisations operating outside the UK, even if they are registered in the UK
Anyone applying on behalf of an organisation
Organisations which generate profits for private distribution
Schools, nurseries, colleges (unless this immediately impacts the wider community)

The Arnold Clark Community Fund will not fund projects relating to:

Organisations that are asking for funding for private gain.
Religious activity (unless this immediately impacts the wider community)
Projects that benefit an individual rather than the wider community.
Political activities
Loan repayments

Please note:

Arnold Clark will not pay into an individual’s bank account. This must be in the name of the organisation applying for funding. Please do not apply to the Arnold Clark Community Fund unless you have an active bank account set up in your organisation’s name.

Not eligible for the Arnold Clark Community Fund? Our Community team may still be able to help - please click here to find out more.

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