Shedloads of Opportunities
| Opportunity | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Trust | The Trustees meet twice per annum, in Spring and Autumn, to consider applications |
| 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. | More info... |
| Southall Trust | There are three deadlines for applications during the year. As a rough guide, deadlines will be as follows: Late December/Early January Late April/Early May Late August/Early September |
| The Southall Trust makes grants to registered charities working in: Quaker work and witness; Environmental action and sustainability; Peace and reconciliation; and Social action. January–March: Closes at 5pm on the first Friday in January, and reopens at 9am on the first Monday in March. | More info... |
| SMSA's Find a Shed map | No deadline - complete and update at any time |
| The SMSA's Find a Shed online map is visited by thousands of potential new members, partners, funders and supporters. Make sure your Shed is on the map and your details are kept up-to-date | More info... |
| SCVO Funding Scotland Website | N/A |
| Scotland-wide directory of thousands of grants and funds. Searchable by theme, location, and organisation type. Essential tool for Men’s Sheds and community groups. | More info... |
| SCVO eLearning Modules | N/A |
| 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. | More info... |
| Screwfix Foundation | 10th Feb, 10th May, 10th Aug, 10th Nov each year |
| Offers funding up to £5,000 to UK charities and not-for-profits for projects that improve, repair, and maintain homes and community facilities for people in need. | More info... |
| Scottish Third Sector Interfaces | N/A |
| 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. | More info... |
| Scottish Hydro Electric Community Trust | 17th September 2026 |
| Not-for-profit community projects can apply for up to 50% of the costs of an electricity connection within the Scottish Hydro-Electric Distribution area, particularly those in rural areas. | More info... |
| Scottish Community Alliance Community Learning Exchange - Shed-to-Shed Visits | Apply at any time |
| 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. | More info... |
| Scottish Building Society Foundation | Currently closed for submissions - keep checking website |
| 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. | More info... |
| Opportunity | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |