Shedloads of Opportunities
| Opportunity | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tree Council | Various |
| Grant funding to support tree, hedgerow and orchard establishment. The Tree Council actively supports community tree, hedgerow, and orchard projects that boost agricultural productivity and create publicly accessible green spaces that promote physical and mental wellbeing. They have a range of opportunities for community groups to help you plant trees, hedgerows and orchards in your area. | More info... |
| Foundation Scotland – Upcoming Fund Deadlines | Various |
| Check out Foundation Scotland’s quick reference guide to all upcoming funding application deadlines. | More info... |
| The Wolfson Foundation – Capital Grants | Twice yearly – spring & autumn |
| Funds capital projects in education, science, health, heritage, and the arts. Grants generally £15,000–£250,000 for buildings, equipment, and refurbishments. | More info... |
| Mikel Fund | Trustees meet twice a year in Spring and Autum to consider applications |
| The Mikel Fund provides funding to local Scottish charities focusing on five core priorities: • The advancement of education 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... |
| People's Postcode Trust – Scotland | Three funding rounds annually (typically March, June, and September) |
| 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. | More info... |
| Southall Trust | There are three deadlines for applications during the year. As a rough guide, deadlines will be as follows: Late December/Early January Late April/Early May Late August/Early September |
| The Southall Trust makes grants to registered charities working in: Quaker work and witness; Environmental action and sustainability; Peace and reconciliation; and Social action. January–March: Closes at 5pm on the first Friday in January, and reopens at 9am on the first Monday in March. | More info... |
| 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 |
| This fund is designed for small, high-impact community organisations. It supports work that benefits: Community wellbeing | More info... |
| Stafford Trust | The Trustees meet twice per annum, in Spring and Autumn, to consider applications |
| Provides grants up to £5,000 to charities across the UK, with preference for Scotland. Focus areas include animal welfare, child/adult welfare, medical research, community projects, HM services, sea rescue, and overseas appeals. | More info... |
| The Sackler Trust | The trustees meet quarterly. Applications should be sent electronically to contact@sacklertrust.org |
| The Sackler Trust provides funding for a broad range of charitable projects and activities, with applications welcomed from charities and Community Interest Companies (CICs) who can demonstrate a clear rationale for support in areas including: social good Funded projects should show a clear charitable purpose and deliver measurable public benefit. Applications are submitted by email and should be no more than two pages in length. Grant decisions are typically informed by an assessment of organisational need, anticipated impact, and long-term sustainability. To apply (brief description of the project – no more than two pages) including: • The name of the organisation applying | More info... |
| Woodland Trust | The Trust makes two deliveries a year, in March and November |
| Free trees for schools and communities Trees help people and nature thrive. Getting more in the ground will give us all a greener, healthier future, so the trust we’re giving thousands away free to schools, councils, clubs and community groups to help make that happen. | More info... |
| Opportunity | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |