Shedloads of Opportunities - Scottish Men's Sheds Association

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Opportunity	Deadline to apply	Category	More info...	Website
Matthew Good Foundation – Grants for Good Fund	There are 4 rounds per year, roughly: 16 Dec – 15 Mar → decision May/June 16 Mar – 15 Jun → decision Aug/Sept 16 Jun – 15 Sep → decision Nov/Dec 16 Sep – 15 Dec → decision Feb/March	Community Development General & Misc Health & Wellbeing Social Connection Projects	This fund is designed for small, high-impact community organisations. It supports work that benefits: Community wellbeing Social inclusion Mental health and wellbeing Environmental projects Local grassroots initiatives	More info...
Mikel Fund	Trustees meet twice a year in Spring and Autum to consider applications	Health & Wellbeing Social Connection Projects	The Mikel Fund provides funding to local Scottish charities focusing on five core priorities: • The advancement of education • The prevention or relief of poverty • The advancement of health and the saving of lives • The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture and science • The advancement of public participation in sports Major grants - prefers to support organisations where contributions ‘make a difference’ The application process will automatically close once the maximum number of applications has been reached. They therefore recommend completing and submitting your application as early as possible.	More info...
Music for All -	Round 3 closes on Friday 31 July 2026, at noon	General & Misc	Music for All - community projects and individuals in the following categories: ▪ Physical mobility or accessibility needs (groups and individuals) ▪ Mental health and loneliness/isolation ▪ Choral groups ▪ Working with early years aged children ▪ Descant recorder pack and music pack	More info...
National Lottery Community Fund – Awards for All Scotland	Rolling / apply anytime	Community Development Health & Wellbeing	Provides grants of £300–£20,000 for community-led projects that bring people together, improve spaces, support wellbeing, and help those affected by the cost-of-living crisis.	More info...
National Lottery Community Fund – Fairer Life Chances	Rolling / apply anytime	Community Development Health & Wellbeing	Provides up to £500,000 for projects supporting children, young people, families, and vulnerable or excluded communities who struggle to access support.	More info...
NHS Community Benefit Gateway (CBG)	Apply at any time	Capital & Equipment Environmental/Green Infrastructure Education & Skills General & Misc	The NHS Community Benefit Gateway (CBG) is a free Scottish initiative connecting NHS suppliers with third-sector organisations to provide "in-kind" support, such as volunteering, equipment donations, and training. It aims to reduce health inequalities, support local economies, and promote sustainability by matching community needs with resources from suppliers. It supports community initiatives such as: Work placement opportunities Volunteering projects The provision of professional advice Assistance with building community facilities Environmental proposals Improving and promoting biodiversity Lifelong learning projects (this list is not exhaustive)	More info...
NHS Community Grants	Eligibility and application windows vary, so it's important to check the specific program requirements for the most up-to-date information.	Health & Wellbeing	The NHS has several charity grant programmes for community groups, often run by different bodies like NHS Charities Together. These grants support projects that improve community health and wellbeing, often focusing on specific areas like community mental health, and access to nature. The NHS Grampian Charity (linked) is one example of an NHS programme, please check for one in your area.	More info...
People's Postcode Trust – Scotland	Three funding rounds annually (typically March, June, and September)	Community Development General & Misc Health & Wellbeing Older People Social Connection Projects	Grants range from £500 to £25,000. The following funding levels apply to specific applicants: • Applicants that are not formally registered as a charity with OSCR can apply for between £500 and £2,500 in funding. • Applicants that are registered with OSCR and can provide a charity number can apply for between £500 and £25,000 in funding.	More info...
People’s Postcode Trust	1st July and then 24th September 2026	Environmental/Green Infrastructure Trusts/Foundations	The Trust aims to support smaller charities and good causes in Scotland to make a difference to their community for the benefit of people and planet through, for example: improving green spaces and increasing access to the outdoors; enabling participation in physical activity and the arts; and improving biodiversity and responding to the climate emergency. Funding round dates for 2026 are: Round 1: 9am 25th March - 12 noon 1st April - now closed Round 2: 9am 24th June - 12 noon 1st July Round 3: 9am 24th September - 12 noon 1st October	More info...
Persimmon Community Champions	Apply at any time	Community Development General & Misc Health & Wellbeing Social Connection Projects	Each of Persimmon Homes 30 offices across the UK make a donation of up to £6,000 every three months to local charities and organisations in their communities. One-off grants are available for local community organisations and charities for local community initiatives across England, Scotland and Wales in communities where Persimmon has a presence. Scotland locations: Edinburgh and the Lothians Glasgow and Strathclyde North Scotland Scotland South Tayside, Central and Fife The community champions scheme is open to all and does not have a specific focus.	More info...
Opportunity	Deadline to apply	Category	More info...	Website