Shedloads of Opportunities
| Opportunity | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristina Martin Charitable Trust | Grant window currently closed |
| The Trust's aim is to champion mental well-being for all. They provide grants to UK registered charities whose work supports those with mental health issues and provides support and activities. | More info... |
| The Radcliffe Trust - Heritage & Crafts | January and July |
| The Radcliffe Trust supports the development of the skills, knowledge and experience that underpin the UK’s traditional cultural heritage and crafts sectors. This includes support for: craft and conservation training However, the Trust remains committed to flexible, open and inclusive grant-giving and will consider other projects, should they fall broadly within its remit. | More info... |
| Tayside Contracts Community Fund | 31st May 2026 |
| Supports local Tayside community projects by providing goods and services to transform and improve the lives of local people. If you are a charity or a constituted community group, and you think Tayside Contracts could provide a service to you, then you may want to consider our Community Fund. We do the work for you, and the Community Fund picks up the cost up to the maximum of £500 for Fast-Track applications and up to £3,000 for Full applications. Some of the things we could do for local communities include:- Carrying out roads/footway improvements and repairs to community facilities such as community hall car parks, or a local pathway | More info... |
| Highland Council - Nature Restoration Fund | Currently closed. Keep checking website for next round |
| The Nature Restoration Fund is a capital fund designed to help support projects that will deliver nature restoration, safeguard wildlife, and tackle the causes of biodiversity loss due to climate change. | 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... |
| Empty Business Property Grant | Submit an expression of interest via email or telephone call, to organise a meeting and/or site visit |
| A financial incentive to property owners/tenants/potential occupiers to bring an empty business property back into productive use. An empty business property grant is a fund offered by local councils to help owners and tenants bring vacant commercial properties back into productive use. These grants can be used for a variety of purposes, such as physical works to reconfigure a space for a new use, business planning, or professional reports. Eligibility criteria, grant amounts, and application processes vary depending on the specific council and scheme, such as the Union Street Empty Shops Grant in Aberdeen or the Empty Business Property Grant in Argyll and Bute. | More info... |
| The Radcliffe Trust - Heritage & Crafts | 31 Jan and 31 July each year |
| The Radcliffe Trust supports the development of the skills, knowledge and experience that underpin the UK’s traditional cultural heritage and crafts sectors. Applications for July Trustee consideration open 1 November and close 31 January (projects must start after 1 July), while applications for December consideration open 1 May and close 31 July (projects must start after 1 January following the Trustees meeting). | More info... |
| Scottish Building Society Foundation | Currently closed for submissions - keep checking website |
| The Scottish Building Society Foundation will aim to invest in the long-term future of communities in Scotland. They are looking to provide financial support to charities and community groups. | More info... |
| Improving Access Fund | Current closed |
| A new fund to enhance access to vital services and support for disabled people focusing on three priorities: accessible financial advice and support; inclusive participation in communities and everyday life; and better mental health and wellbeing. | More info... |
| Scottish Community Alliance Community Learning Exchange - Shed-to-Shed Visits | Apply at any time |
| Scottish Community Alliance Partnership with the SMSA The SCA‘s Community Learning Exchange is an opportunity for Sheds to visit fellow Sheds or community groups and learn from their experience. The programme funds 100% of travel and subsistence expenses (up to £1,000) including a fee for the host organisation that you want to visit. Funding is also available to develop and deliver a virtual learning experience. Hundreds of communities have already taken advantage of this opportunity. | More info... |
| Opportunity | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |