Shedloads of Opportunities
| Opportunity | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| easyfundraising - Online fundraising | Rolling / apply anyime |
| easyfundraising is the UK’s biggest charity shopping site. Sign up to accrue donations while people shop. | More info... |
| Trees for Life | Apply at any time |
| Give a gift that keeps on growing. Plant a tree. Creating your own grove of trees and help create a beautiful, wild forest. Bare hillsides will be transformed into healthy young woodlands, rich in wildlife and protected for future generations. You will receive an online grove webpage where friends and family can add trees and dedications of their own. Groves cost £30 to create, and this includes your first tree. | More info... |
| Woodland Trust | The Trust makes two deliveries a year, in March and November. We're currently taking applications for tree packs to be delivered in March 2026. Applications are expected to close in January. |
| 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... |
| Arnold Clark Community Fund – ‘Our Communities Support’ Fund | Temporarily closed (reopening date TBC) |
| Provides funding to support projects embedded in local communities, addressing broad social and community needs. Open to constituted organisations and charities. | More info... |
| Axminster Tools – Skills Development Programme | Rolling / apply anytime |
| 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. | More info... |
| B&Q Foundation | Rolling / apply anytime |
| Provides grants up to £5,000 for charities improving homes and community spaces for vulnerable groups (e.g., homelessness, poor health, disability). Larger grants occasionally available. | More info... |
| Barrack Charitable Trust | Biannual giving programme |
| The Trust assists organisations with the decrease in charitable donations for specific projects by businesses and individuals due to the economic climate faced at the time. The Trust granted £4,500 to Forfar & District Men’s Shed to replace their existing old and heavy sliding door to the workshop with a new motorised insulated roll up one. | More info... |
| Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) – Resilience Fund | Rolling / apply anytime |
| Supports UK charities with funding and guidance to build long-term financial resilience. Grants vary depending on programme cycle. | More info... |
| Charles Hayward Foundation – Small Grant Programme (Older People) | Rolling / apply anytime |
| 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. | More info... |
| Climate Action Hubs (Scottish Government) | Rolling – regional rounds |
| Funds hubs across Scotland to support community-led climate action projects. Provides resources and networking to reduce emissions and build local resilience. | More info... |
| Opportunity | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |