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, which is 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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