Shedloads of Opportunities
| Opportunity | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| People’s Postcode Trust | 1st July and then 24th September 2026 |
| 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. Funding round dates for 2026 are: Round 1: 9am 25th March - 12 noon 1st April - now closed | More info... |
| TCV - Free Trees for Communities | N/A |
| The TCV Free Trees for Communities initiative aims to plant millions of trees for climate, wildlife and communities! Claim your community tree pack from The Conservation Volunteers and get planting with carbon-busting trees, plant a pocket forest - create havens for wildlife, and green up your local environment for generations to enjoy. | 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... |
| 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... |
| Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) | Apply at any time |
| The Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) supports communities to engage with, participate in and benefit from the energy transition to net zero emissions. CARES is managed by Local Energy Scotland and offers a range of financial support to community energy projects. CARES provides a package of support, and we make it as easy as possible for you to deliver your project. Current support and funds are: • Community Energy Launchpad – if you are new to community energy and not sure where to start, what to do or are struggling to work out if you are eligible this is where to start. | More info... |
| Scottish Building Society Foundation | Keep checking the 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. For example, funding has gone towards community facilities, community development, open spaces, tool libraries and community events etc. | 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... |
| The Sackler Trust | The trustees meet quarterly. Applications should be sent electronically to contact@sacklertrust.org |
| The Sackler Trust provides funding for a broad range of charitable projects and activities, with applications welcomed from charities and Community Interest Companies (CICs) who can demonstrate a clear rationale for support in areas including: social good Funded projects should show a clear charitable purpose and deliver measurable public benefit. Applications are submitted by email and should be no more than two pages in length. Grant decisions are typically informed by an assessment of organisational need, anticipated impact, and long-term sustainability. To apply (brief description of the project – no more than two pages) including: • The name of the organisation applying | 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... |
| Opportunity | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |