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Please read the eligibility criteria and the terms and conditions before applying.
Please note: If you're successful in this campaign, you will not be eligible for more funding until next year.
Supporting local charities and organisations that provide important services, strengthen communities and help them build a better future.
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Community Support provides funding to projects that make a real difference to local communities in the UK. This includes areas such as animal welfare, arts and culture, community enhancement, education and training, sustainability, and more.
To be eligible, organisations must:
Unsure which category of funding you should apply for? We've broken them all down here, alongside our timeline, so you can see when to apply and who we’re accepting applications from.
Please note: We aim to distribute funding fairly across all areas. If a large number of organisations in your region have already received funding, this may affect the outcome of your application.Here’s what to expect from the application process:
Please read the eligibility criteria and the terms and conditions before applying.
Please note: If you're successful in this campaign, you will not be eligible for more funding until next year.
A representative from the charity or community group should make the application on behalf of the organisation.
Create an account on Grants Connect to apply.
You can find out how to create an account here.
Alternatively, you can speak directly to the Grants Connect help team.
Submit your application to the Arnold Clark Community Fund.
You will find out the outcome of your application via email within four weeks.
If you've been successful, the donation will be processed via a BACS payment to the business bank account details provided in your application.
Please allow 14 business days from receiving your successful email for the funds to be processed.
Once the campaign has closed, we'll be in touch with a survey to find out how your organisation benefited from the funding.
If you wish to share any photos or impact reports, please send these here.
A wide range of organisations can apply, and we especially encourage smaller voluntary and community groups who are supporting people most affected by the rising cost of living.
Please make sure you read and understand the eligibility criteria before submitting an application.
Whether you need help before your application or with next steps, we've got you covered.
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