Shedloads of Opportunities
| Opportunity | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tree Council | Various |
| Grant funding to support tree, hedgerow and orchard establishment. The Tree Council actively supports community tree, hedgerow, and orchard projects that boost agricultural productivity and create publicly accessible green spaces that promote physical and mental wellbeing. They have a range of opportunities for community groups to help you plant trees, hedgerows and orchards in your area. | More info... |
| 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... |
| Woodland Trust | The Trust makes two deliveries a year, in March and November |
| Free trees for schools and communities Trees help people and nature thrive. Getting more in the ground will give us all a greener, healthier future, so the trust we’re giving thousands away free to schools, councils, clubs and community groups to help make that happen. | More info... |
| Persimmon Community Champions | Apply at any time |
| Each of Persimmon Homes 30 offices across the UK make a donation of up to £6,000 every three months to local charities and organisations in their communities. One-off grants are available for local community organisations and charities for local community initiatives across England, Scotland and Wales in communities where Persimmon has a presence. Scotland locations: The community champions scheme is open to all and does not have a specific focus. | More info... |
| The Gamma Trist | Apply at any time |
| The Gamma Trust funds a wide range of charitable purposes including the advancement of health, the arts, heritage, culture or science, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Beneficiaries funded include: * People affected by drugs and alcohol * Economically/socially disadvantaged * Mental health conditions * Offenders and ex-offenders * Older people * Ill-health * Disabilities * Refugees and asylum seekers * Religious and Belief Groups. Apply in writing to the Trustees at the address below - there is no standard application form. c/o Mazars, 100 Queen Street, Glasgow, G1 3ND. Telephone: 0141 227 2400. Applications can be made at any time. Funding is usually awarded at the end of the year. | More info... |
| Community Right to Buy Fund | Apply at any time |
| Community Right to Buy Fund - helps communities pay for professional services to help them register an interest in land or buildings under the Community Right to Buy legislation. These services could include legal title searches or help with mapping. Funding of up to £5,000 is available, to cover up to 80% of the eligible cost. Communities must be prepared to cover the rest of the cost from other sources. | More info... |
| Community Assets Knowledge Exchange | Apply at any time |
| Community Assets Knowledge Exchange - provides funding to help community organisations in the Highlands and Islands take part in training and learning experiences related to owning land or buildings. Grants of up to £2K, although most grants will likely be about £500 The focus is on sharing information between organisations, through knowledge exchange visits and peer-topeer learning. Open to organisations who deliver community benefits and who own community assets (land or buildings) or have plans to move into community ownership. | More info... |
| Mikel Fund | Trustees meet twice a year in Spring and Autum to consider applications |
| The Mikel Fund provides funding to local Scottish charities focusing on five core priorities: • The advancement of education Major grants - prefers to support organisations where contributions ‘make a difference’ The application process will automatically close once the maximum number of applications has been reached. They therefore recommend completing and submitting your application as early as possible. | 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... |
| Volunteering Matters Action Earth | Action Earth is now open for 2026 applications |
| Volunteering Matters Action Earth - offer grants to help urban communities to respond to our nature and climate crises. Any group of volunteers in urban areas are able to apply for Volunteering Matters Action Earth nature grants up to £250 to run environmental activities in • Work in areas where there is substantial social or economic deprivation Projects must be completed by 28 February 2027 | More info... |
| Opportunity | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |