Shedloads of Opportunities
| Opportunity | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barchester Healthcare Foundation | Apply at any time |
| Grants range from £100 to £2,500 and are available for small local groups and small local charities to improve the quality of life and combat loneliness in older people as well as adults with a physical or mental disability in England, Scotland, and Wales Funding is intended to help small community groups and local charities with the following: Priority will be given to innovative projects that help older people and those with a disability to get active, meet people, and reduce isolation. | More info... |
| Allen Lane Foundation | Key dates to align with: February, June and October Trustee meetings annually |
| The maximum grant is £15,000. This can be a single grant, or over two to three years. The average grant is £5,000 to £6,000. Grants are available to small, registered charities, voluntary groups and charitable organisations in the UK for work that: make a lasting difference to people’s lives; reduce isolation, stigma and discrimination; and to encourage or enable marginalised groups to share in the life of the whole community. Older People – funding is focused on projects that benefit isolated elderly people (generally aged 70+) including those with dementia. There will now be a greater focus on specific areas of work for the elderly especially for those in rural and more deprived areas. People affected by violence or abuse – work that supports both men and women who are, or have in the past been, affected by violence or abuse. This includes projects supporting people affected by rape and sexual abuse, domestic abuse, stalking, trafficking, prostitution and modern slavery, honour-based abuse, female genital mutilation, and forced marriage. The funding can also support work with perpetrators aiming to lessen isolation and prevent the risk of further abuse. People with mental health issues – support for mental health charities and projects that benefit people with moderate or severe mental health issues. | More info... |
| Asda Foundation - Local Community Spaces Fund | Currently closed |
| Grants are available for grassroots groups to create, improve or repair local community spaces where people can socialise and reduce loneliness, and boost wellbeing. Improved accessibility to the community space is also funded. A range of project costs are supported. Grants from £10,000 to £20,000 are available. The Asda Foundation must contribute at least 50% of the total project cost (up to £20,000) and can fund up to 90% of the total project cost. Applicants must already have 10% of the total project cost (demonstrated in submitted accounts). | More info... |
| Asda Foundation - Investing in Spaces and Places Grant | Currently closed |
| Grants of between £10,000 and £25,000 are available for small, local groups in the UK to improve community spaces and places where local people can be together and thrive. Eligible project costs may include materials, tradespeople and equipment costs. The space being applied for must be used by a range of groups for multiple activities on a regular basis or will be used in this way once the project is complete. | More info... |
| Edinburgh Airport Community Fund | 28th August 2026 |
| The Community Fund was established to ensure local communities benefit from Edinburgh Airport activities. It provides financial support to community groups and charities that are committed to improving the opportunities, facilities and services available to local people. The fund will consider applications from Edinburgh, Falkirk, the Lothians and Fife. Priority will be given to applications which reflect the four pillars of the airport’s Greater Good sustainability strategy - Zero Carbon, Enhancing Scotland, Scotland’s Best Business and Trusted Neighbour. Initiatives could include: The mitigation against and reduction of the effects of a changing climate. | More info... |
| Inverclyde Council - Community Grants Fund | 10th July 2026 |
| The purpose of the Community Grants Fund is to enable the Council to provide financial support to community, sports and voluntary organisations within Inverclyde. Funds are available towards operational, project and fee waiver costs where activities contribute to the quality of life of the people of Inverclyde. You will need to specify if and how the awarding of a grant would contribute to and benefit the wider community, in line with the local priorities of: empowered people Facilities/Core Costs; | 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 Paristamen Charity | 1st Feb, 1st Jun or 1st Oct every year |
| Unrestricted one-off grants of around £750-£1,000 are available to local Scottish charities (income between £25,000 - £500,000) in Scotland. | More info... |
| The Robertson Trust - Community Spaces Grants | Rolling / apply anytime |
| The Trust can provide revenue funding of between £5,000 and £20,000 per year, for up to 3 years, to support the costs of community centres, hubs or anchor organisations who are delivering and/or hosting a range of services and activities to meet the needs of their community. | More info... |
| The Robertson Trust – Wee Grants for Wee Groups | Rolling / apply anytime |
| Offers up to £5,000 to constituted community groups or small charities with annual income under £30,000. Supports small-scale projects or operating costs. | More info... |
| Opportunity | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |