Grants are available for community projects and for organisations supporting people experiencing hardship or you can apply for a free youth sports kit for your team. The funding comes from the Arnold Clark Community Fund which was set up to support community groups and charities that benefit their local community.
There are three separate funds:
Our Communities Support – Grants up to £1,000 are available for animal welfare (benefiting humans), arts and culture, community development, disability, education, recreation, relief support and mental health support – where people/communities in the UK are the primary and immediate focus of investment. Apply as soon as possible.
Gear Up for Sport – any youth sports team (including school teams) aged between 4-15 and with up to 30 members is eligible to apply for a brand-new sports kit for their team members. The kits will be Arnold Clark branded, and there is a selection of colours to choose from; you can also have your team logo included. Re-opening soon.
Cost of Living Support – grants up to £2,500 are available to organisations whose work directly supports those most affected by the cost-of-living crisis, such as foodbanks, accommodation or poverty relief. Expected to re-open in December.
Applications for Our Communities/ Cost of Living Support can be made by charities, community groups, social enterprises, CICs and CIOs that are located within 50 miles of an Arnold Clark branch. There is a branch in Exeter and so most of Devon is eligible.
Focus of fund/fund aims:
Support for charities and community groups that are located within 50 miles of an Arnold Clark branch
Application deadline:
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