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Grants to Support Vulnerable People During the Cost-of-Living Crisis (UK - Various Locations)
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.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis but may close if demand is high.
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1st August 2025