Clever Car Collection’s charity partner decided after ‘brilliant’ response to public vote

A Gosport car dealership has announced the winner of a public vote held to decide its official charity partner for the remainder of 2026.

The Clever Car Collection will be making a substantial donation to Gosport Community Support at the end of the year after the organisation received the most nominations.

Earlier this summer, the team at the Clever Car Collection, located at Basepoint Business Park, Aerodrome Road, asked people to nominate a Gosport-based charity to receive £25 from every retail car sold until Christmas Eve.

The business received an overwhelming response, with dozens of worthy causes put forward. Gosport Community Support emerged as the charity that captured the most hearts with the largest number of votes cast in its favour.

The charity was launched earlier this year by an experienced team who are passionate about tackling loneliness and supporting older and vulnerable residents across the town.

It provides practical help, friendship and advice, runs community groups and social activities, and is preparing to launch a volunteer driver scheme to help people attend hospital appointments and access vital services.

As well as supporting people already known to health and social care services, the charity is keen to reach those who may be isolated and have little or no support network around them.

Clever Car Collection owner James Baggott said: "We wanted this campaign to be decided by our customers and the local community, and the response has been brilliant. There are many fantastic charities doing incredible work across Gosport, but Gosport Community Support stood out.

"We’re excited to help a charity that's making a real difference to people's lives. The £25 donation from every car we sell is just the start. We also want to assist with publicity, fundraising, volunteering and anything else we can do to help the charity grow."

Representatives from Gosport Community Support recently visited the Clever Car Collection to discuss plans for the partnership and how the dealership can support its work over the coming months.

James added: ‘‘We'll be sharing regular updates throughout the campaign so that customers and other interested parties can see how much money has been raised and learn more about the projects their support is helping to fund.

‘‘A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate a local charity. Your support has helped us begin what we hope will become a long-term partnership that makes a real difference in our local community.’’

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