Shedloads of Opportunities

• Environmental/Green Infrastructure
• Trusts/Foundations

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

• Community development

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.

• 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.