Shedloads of Opportunities
| Opportunity | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCVO Funding Scotland Website | N/A |
| Scotland-wide directory of thousands of grants and funds. Searchable by theme, location, and organisation type. Essential tool for Men’s Sheds and community groups. | More info... |
| The SUEZ Communities Fund | Four funding rounds each year, next deadline 19th November 2025 and then 18th February 2026 |
| The fund supports community and environmental improvement projects through the Scottish Landfill Communities Fund. Applications for capital projects, i.e. those that focus on physical improvement at an identified site, will be considered. Projects must be located within 10 miles of a Landfill Site – check the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) website, projects in multiple sites cannot be considered. The maximum grant amount is £25,000 in Scotland and charities/CICs are eligible. Fund | More info... |
| Improving Access Fund | Monday 19th January 2026 at 12pm |
| 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... |
| Just Enterprise - Support for third sector social enterprises | Apply at any time |
| Just Enterprise is a Scottish Government-funded programme for the Third Sector in Scotland. It provides fully-funded support to social enterprises and enterprising charities in Scotland. Their expert network of advisers provide the support, training and information you need to start up, develop, grow and lead your social enterprise. What’s more, the majority of their services are entirely free. The Just Enterprise programme is delivered by a consortium of Third Sector partners. | More info... |
| The Mushroom Trust | By 31st March every year |
| Grants up to £10,000 for community groups/voluntary organisations to create, maintain, and improve green spaces throughout Scotland. Applicants must demonstrate public involvement and fundraising. | More info... |
| SMSA's Find a Shed map | No deadline - complete and update at any time |
| The SMSA's Find a Shed online map is visited by thousands of potential new members, partners, funders and supporters. Make sure your Shed is on the map and your details are kept up-to-date | 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... |
| SCVO eLearning Modules | N/A |
| SCVO's SCOPE e-learning platform is for trustees, volunteers and staff and provides entry level information and learning to help you run your voluntary organisation. The e-learning modules cover five areas including governance, finance, fundraising, communications and risk management. | More info... |
| Kristina Martin Charitable Trust | Reopening November 2025 |
| The Trust's aim is to champion mental wellbeing for all. They provide grants to UK registered charities whose work supports those with mental health issues and provides support and activities which tackle, in particular but not exclusively, suicide, online bullying and grief, fostering hope and resilience, working both in the UK and beyond. | More info... |
| Kristina Martin Charitable Trust | 12th December 2025 |
| 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... |
| Opportunity | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |