Shedloads of Opportunities

• Health & Wellbeing

Aims to support community-based initiatives that promote and develop good mental health and wellbeing and/or mitigate the impact of distress and mental ill health within the adult population.

• Education & Skills

This initiative is aimed at people at the beginning of a career in woodworking or those who wish to develop a specialist skill to support their existing career. SMSA partner Axminster Tools' programme recognises new woodworking talent and rewards them with the opportunity to learn.

Every six months, Axminster will choose one budding woodworker to spend the day with their experts. Successful Sheds are encouraged to advise the SMSA in order to promote this opportunity to other Sheds.

• General & Misc
• Trusts/Foundations

Bank of Scotland Foundation recognises the profound impact that the cost of living crisis is having on people across Scotland. To ensure funding can reach those in real need, the Empower grants programme this year will solely focus on helping charities who support vulnerable groups/people. The Empower programme provides unrestricted funding which can be used towards core costs, delivery costs, project costs and/or general running costs enabling charities to use their funding in the way that helps them best. Through the programme, charities will also have the opportunity for strategic support from Lloyds Banking Group colleagues to add value for the charity and the people they help.

• N/A

The Charities Aid Foundation's Charity Resource Hub provides a wealth of tools and guidance to help you to support your community.

• Community Development
• Health & Wellbeing

Funds preventative and early intervention programmes up to £7,000 at community level. Supports older people to remain independent, reduce isolation, and access social, physical, and recreational activities.