Shedloads of Opportunities
| Opportunity | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHS Community Benefit Gateway (CBG) | Apply at any time |
| The NHS Community Benefit Gateway (CBG) is a free Scottish initiative connecting NHS suppliers with third-sector organisations to provide "in-kind" support, such as volunteering, equipment donations, and training. It aims to reduce health inequalities, support local economies, and promote sustainability by matching community needs with resources from suppliers. It supports community initiatives such as: Work placement opportunities | 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... |
| Music for All - | Wednesday 14 January 2026 |
| Music for All - community projects and individuals in the following categories: ▪ Physical mobility or accessibility needs (groups and individuals) | More info... |
| AbbVie Grants, Donations and Charitable Contributions programme | Due to a high volume of applications, they may close the application window from time to time. |
| Abbvie supports health, education, science or community-based projects undertaken by healthcare organisations or charitable institutions. Grants of up to £5K available to healthcare organisations or charitable institutions to support projects or core mission and • Health | More info... |
| NHS Community Grants | Eligibility and application windows vary, so it's important to check the specific program requirements for the most up-to-date information. |
| The NHS has several charity grant programmes for community groups, often run by different bodies like NHS Charities Together. These grants support projects that improve community health and wellbeing, often focusing on specific areas like community mental health, and access to nature. The NHS Grampian Charity (linked) is one example of an NHS programme, please check for one in your area. | More info... |
| The Fore Trust | 26th November 2025 |
| The Fore offers development funding and strategic support to early-stage charities and social enterprises. It makes unrestricted grants which have the potential to have a transformational impact on an organisation. For example enabling your organisation to take a step forward in its development or giving you the chance to do something you couldn’t before. It will also match successful applicants with friendly professional support including ongoing mentoring, strategic advice, governance support or other assistance. | More info... |
| The Scottish Veterans Fund | 5th December 2025 |
| The Scottish Veterans Fund (SVF) has a broad remit to support projects that benefit ex-Service personnel and their families in Scotland. | More info... |
| Bank of Scotland Foundation - Empower | 1st December 2025 |
| Bank of Scotland Foundation recognises the profound impact that the cost of living crisis is having on people across Scotland. To ensure funding can reach those in real need, the Empower grants programme this year will solely focus on helping charities who support vulnerable groups/people. The Empower programme provides unrestricted funding which can be used towards core costs, delivery costs, project costs and/or general running costs enabling charities to use their funding in the way that helps them best. Through the programme, charities will also have the opportunity for strategic support from Lloyds Banking Group colleagues to add value for the charity and the people they help. | 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... |
| 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... |
| Opportunity | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |