Shedloads of Opportunities
| Opportunity | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| B&Q Foundation | Rolling / apply anytime |
| Provides grants for charities improving homes and community spaces for vulnerable groups (e.g., homelessness, poor health, disability). Larger grants occasionally available. There are two levels of grants: The B & Q Foundation will consider awarding higher value grants. | 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... |
| 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... |
| Community Enterprise - Accelerate | Rolling / apply anytime |
| The programme helps third-sector organisations in Scotland build skills, resilience, and sustainability. Provides tailored support and learning opportunities. Support could be used to develop marketing plans, explore other funding options, consider new trading ideas, plan financially and work on budgets, improve branding, create or refine a business plan, strengthen your Board, review your legal structure, and identify digital solutions. | More info... |
| National Lottery Community Fund – Awards for All Scotland | Rolling / apply anytime |
| Provides grants of £300–£20,000 for community-led projects that bring people together, improve spaces, support wellbeing, and help those affected by the cost-of-living crisis. | 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... |
| Swire Charitable Trust | Rolling / apply anytime |
| Prioritises charities working in disadvantaged areas of the UK. Funds programmes in Opportunity (life chances), Environment (connecting people with nature), and Heritage (regeneration). | More info... |
| The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) | Rolling / apply anytime |
| Helps transform historic buildings at the heart of communities (churches, mills, police stations, etc.) into viable community assets such as workspaces, housing, or cultural centres. | More info... |
| The Fore Trust | Rolling / apply anytime |
| Provides development funding and strategic support to early-stage charities and social enterprises. Grants are unrestricted and designed for transformational impact. | More info... |
| Opportunity | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |