Shedloads of Opportunities
| Opportunity | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AbbVie Grants, Donations and Charitable Contributions programme | Due to a high volume of applications, they may close the application window from time to time. |
| Abbvie supports health, education, science or community-based projects undertaken by healthcare organisations or charitable institutions. Grants of up to £5K available to healthcare organisations or charitable institutions to support projects or core mission and • Health | More info... |
| Empty Business Property Grant | 31st March 2026 |
| A financial incentive to property owners/tenants/potential occupiers to bring an empty business property back into productive use. An empty business property grant is a fund offered by local councils to help owners and tenants bring vacant commercial properties back into productive use. These grants can be used for a variety of purposes, such as physical works to reconfigure a space for a new use, business planning, or professional reports. Eligibility criteria, grant amounts, and application processes vary depending on the specific council and scheme, such as the Union Street Empty Shops Grant in Aberdeen or the Empty Business Property Grant in Argyll and Bute. | More info... |
| Arnold Clark Community Fund – ‘Our Communities Support’ Fund | Temporarily closed (reopening date TBC) |
| Provides funding to support projects embedded in local communities, addressing broad social and community needs. Open to constituted organisations and charities. | 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... |
| Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) – Resilience Fund | Rolling / apply anytime |
| Supports UK charities with funding and guidance to build long-term financial resilience. Grants vary depending on programme cycle. | More info... |
| CAF's Charity Resource Hub | N/A |
| The Charities Aid Foundation's Charity Resource Hub provides a wealth of tools and guidance to help you to support your community. | More info... |
| Charles Hayward Foundation – Small Grant Programme (Older People) | Rolling / apply anytime |
| Funds preventative and early intervention programmes up to £7,000 at community level. Supports older people to remain independent, reduce isolation, and access social, physical, and recreational activities. | More info... |
| North Lanarkshire Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund | 31st October 2025 |
| 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. | More info... |
| Inverclyde Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund | 24th October 2025 |
| 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. | More info... |
| B&Q Foundation | Rolling / apply anytime |
| Provides grants up to £5,000 for charities improving homes and community spaces for vulnerable groups (e.g., homelessness, poor health, disability). Larger grants occasionally available. | More info... |
| Opportunity | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |