Shedloads of Opportunities
| Opportunity | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| Foundation Scotland – Upcoming Fund Deadlines | Various |
| Check out Foundation Scotland’s quick reference guide to all upcoming funding application deadlines. | More info... |
| Greggs Foundation – Community Grants | Rolling / apply anytime |
| Supports local community organisations to deliver projects or provide equipment to people in need in their local areas. | More info... |
| Hedley Foundation | 10th December 2025 |
| Small-to-mid-size registered charities helping to improve the quality of life of people in the UK, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable can apply for grants of up to £5,000. Occasional larger sums are given to charities where high impact can be achieved. | More info... |
| Imperial Community Impact Fund | Jan and Jul every year |
| The fund aims to support local community groups committed to making a positive difference in the areas of the environment, sustainability, creativity and local problem solving. Grants up to £1,000 available to charities and CICs with an annual income of between £25, 000-500,000. | More info... |
| Martin Wills Wildlife Maintenance Trust | Rolling / apply anytime |
| Provides grants of £1,000–£2,000 (sometimes up to £5,000) for conservation and maintenance of the natural environment, flora, and fauna, particularly in rural areas. No dedicated website, only email - trust@hdhwills.org | |
| National Lottery Community Fund – Awards for All Scotland | Rolling / apply anytime |
| 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 |
| Provides up to £500,000 for projects supporting children, young people, families, and vulnerable or excluded communities who struggle to access support. | More info... |
| People’s Postcode Trust | 2025 closed - Will reopen for 2026 funding rounds. |
| 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 | More info... |
| The W.G. Edwards Charitable Foundation | Re-opening 8th December 2025 |
| The W. G Edwards Charitable Foundation is an independent grant-making charity which assists with the provision of care for the over-65s. The Foundation makes small grants to improve the health and wellbeing of people over the age of 65 in the UK. This could be assistance towards a capital project such as refurbishment, furniture or equipment; or towards an innovative project such as fitness classes, lunch clubs, gardening projects, etc. The Foundation only supports items or projects where at least 90% of the beneficiaries are over the age of 65. | More info... |
| Opportunity | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |