Grants to Support Vulnerable People During the Cost-of-Living Crisis
Grants of up to £2,500 are available to UK registered charities and community groups to help address the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
The Arnold Clark Community Fund is open to organisations directly helping people most impacted by rising living costs. This includes:
- Accommodation aid – shelters, women’s aid, Homelessness assistance (food or housing). Help with appliances and household bills – for example, organisation focusses on energy bills for community
- Food and utility banks – hygiene banks, women’s aid, baby banks, food poverty, resources for refugees and asylum seekers. For example, food vouchers, pet food, food / utility packages, laundry services
- Poverty relief and equal opportunities – disability groups and youth groups in lower income areas. For example, funding for social activities or work experience, amateur sports clubs and reduced rates, community-based trips
Eligibility:
- registered charities
- local community groups
- social enterprises
- community interest companies
- groups of organisations that are community or voluntary-led
- charitable incorporated organisations
Organisations must be operating within 50 miles of an Arnold Clark branch. Applications are particularly encouraged from smaller voluntary and community organisations.
The closing date for applications is the 31st July 2025.
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