If you have been waiting for the findings of this research from various Men's Sheds in Scotland, its now available from the Age Scotland website : The Shed Effect and for our individual members which is free to join ( join-smsa ) you can access it in our online Resource library under the Research section.... read more →
May
11
Apr
06
I hoped you would be interested in getting involved in the Big Bike Revival which is a program of local cycling and bike related events running in May and June 2017. Our main aim is to get more people on bikes across Scotland and we need your help to make... read more →
Apr
05
Once again Foundation Scotland is distributing Comic Relief Community Cash to communities across Scotland. Comic Relief Community Cash grants of £500-£1,000 are available to small organisations across Scotland that are doing great work to help local people living tough lives. You can apply for a wide range of costs... read more →
Mar
07
Change is good! Tesco Bags of Help to Fund Many More Local Projects Do you think you know what Tesco Bags of Help funds? Read on as the Bags of Help team have been listening to applicants, customers and Tesco colleague feedback and we’ve made some immediate improvements: Apply anytime... read more →
Feb
01
Grants of between £500 - £20,000 are available and the criteria includes tackling isolation. The Postcode Community Trust has changed its application process for 2017. The Postcode Community Trust will hold two grant rounds in 2017, each of which will have a two stage application process. Expressions of interest are... read more →
Jan
23
The SMSA is presenting and representing Scottish Men's Sheds at the Holyrood Conference tomorrow in Edinburgh - Increasing Access to Community and Adult Education Adult. Men's Sheds are being seen as part of a new way of achieving the Learning Statement of Ambition in Scotland - We will share our good... read more →
Jan
23
Bellshill Men's Shed Update - Seeking new premises FAST - Help and local contacts in Council, TSI's, local business please step up! After a very successful first year for Bellshill Men's Shed where we have around 18 regular members and have built up a good name for ourself in the... read more →
Jan
13
Local community groups across the UK are today being encouraged to apply for a share of the Sheds Grant Fund as it opens again for applications to help support the set-up of community Shed spaces. Sheds are designed and run by their members and provide opportunities for people to socialise, share... read more →
Nov
29
Voluntary Arts Scotland has just published a new guide to fundraising for voluntary-led groups, which many groups and individuals in your association/network may find useful. We guarantee you will - it's brilliant! You can view and download the Funding Booklet, titled Cash for Culture, in digital form here: Cash-for-Culture-digital-version Thank... read more →
Nov
29
Voluntary Arts Epic Awards are currently open for nominations. This is our annual call for voluntary-led cultural groups across Scotland (am drams, choirs, visual arts groups, community-led festivals etc) to tell us about something special they’ve done over the past year. If you know of any groups in your area... read more →