Shedloads of Opportunities
| Funding source name | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| 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... |
| The TCV Chestnut Fund | Rolling / apply anytime |
| Provides ‘Start-up’ grants (up to £200) and ‘Support’ grants (up to £500) for grassroots groups delivering volunteering projects to improve the natural environment. | More info... |
| The Rozelle Trust | Rolling / apply anytime |
| Focuses on supporting smaller grassroots charities at the local level, where funds can have a significant impact. Large national charities generally excluded. | More info... |
| The Robertson Trust – Wee Grants for Wee Groups | Rolling / apply anytime |
| Offers up to £5,000 to constituted community groups or small charities with annual income under £30,000. Supports small-scale projects or operating costs. | More info... |
| The Robertson Trust - Community Spaces Grants | Rolling / apply anytime |
| The Trust can provide revenue funding of between £5,000 and £20,000 per year, for up to 3 years, to support the costs of community centres, hubs or anchor organisations who are delivering and/or hosting a range of services and activities to meet the needs of their community. | More info... |
| The Henry Smith Charity – Strengthening Communities | Rolling / apply anytime |
| Provides grants between £20,000 and £70,000 (over 1–3 years) to small grassroots organisations in the most deprived areas of the UK. Focus is on supporting long-term change in communities. | 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... |
| Scotmid Community Grant | Rolling / apply anytime |
| Provides up to £500 for community projects across Scotland. Supports small-scale initiatives that benefit local communities. | 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... |
| Funding source name | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |