Shedloads of Opportunities

• Education & Skills
• Events & Training
• Health & Wellbeing
• Social Connection Projects

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.

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There are 32 Third Sector Interfaces (TSIs) across Scotland; one in each local authority area which can provide help and advice to source and apply for funding for local charities and community groups.

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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.

• Health & Wellbeing

Aims to support community-based initiatives that promote and develop good mental health and wellbeing and/or mitigate the impact of distress and mental ill health within the adult population.

• Community Development
• Trusts/Foundations

Provides grants up to £5,000 to charities across the UK, with preference for Scotland. Focus areas include animal welfare, child/adult welfare, medical research, community projects, HM services, sea rescue, and overseas appeals.