The Arnold Clark Community Fund supports organisations and initiatives that directly benefit their local community. Because of this, funding is limited to projects that meet specific eligibility criteria, such as being community-led and having a measurable local impact.
https://www.arnoldclark.com/community-fund/our-communities-support
The fund supports local charities and organisations that provide important services, strengthen communities and help them build a better future.
Who can apply?
The Arnold Clark Community Fund welcomes applications from registered charities and community groups located within 50 miles of an Arnold Clark branch.
To be eligible, applications should come from UK-based organisations that provide direct support to people and communities in the UK.
Only able to accept applications from registered charities or local community groups. However, local school teams are eligible to apply for sports kits through Gear Up For Sport.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible, organisations must:
- Fall into one of these categories: mental health, disability, equality and diversity, relief support, arts and culture, animal welfare, youth groups, community enhancement, sustainability and more.
- Be based in, or operate solely within, the UK.
- Be located within 50 miles of an Arnold Clark branch.
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.
You can read all the Arnold Clark Community Fund terms and conditions here. The Gear Up For Sport terms and conditions can be found here.
