We’ve teamed up with Giveacar, a social enterprise which collects unwanted and unused cars for charity – turning scrap into cash.
The concept mirrors one that is already popular in the United States and other countries – but which is still very much in its infancy in the UK.
Regardless of their condition, cars are collected free-of-charge nationwide by Giveacar and sold through an online auction, or disposed of at an authorised treatment facility.
Proceeds from the sale are donated to a charity of the car owner’s choice, or one of the Giveacar’s partner charities – such as the Fund.
Even if the car is scrapped, it still nets us between £40 and £160.
Handling the initiative is our Fundraising Initiatives Team, headed by Clare Bridges.
She says, “Many car owners want an easy and completely free way to get rid of their old car. Giveacar will help them to do this in a legal and environmentally friendly way.
“And of course the money raised will help us make a difference to thousands of people as we celebrate our 125th Anniversary Year, with help and support to those who are struggling.”
Tom Chance, Chief Executive of Giveacar, said: “We are delighted to be associated with the Fund. We embrace new causes with open arms and are proud to be raising money for the Civil Service’s in-house charity.
“We look forward to a long and fruitful partnership and we will do all that we can to create a valuable new source of income for the Fund.”
