Shedloads of Opportunities
| Funding source name | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| The Rozelle Trust | Rolling / apply anytime |
| Focuses on supporting smaller grassroots charities at the local level, where funds can have a significant impact. Large national charities generally excluded. | More info... |
| Swire Charitable Trust | Rolling / apply anytime |
| Prioritises charities working in disadvantaged areas of the UK. Funds programmes in Opportunity (life chances), Environment (connecting people with nature), and Heritage (regeneration). | 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 Fore Trust | Rolling / apply anytime |
| Provides development funding and strategic support to early-stage charities and social enterprises. Grants are unrestricted and designed for transformational impact. | More info... |
| The Wickes Community Programme | Rolling / apply anytime |
| Provides free materials (paint, tools, equipment) to support renovation of community areas and facilities. Open to local community groups and charities. | More info... |
| The TCV Chestnut Fund | Rolling / apply anytime |
| Provides ‘Start-up’ grants (up to £200) and ‘Support’ grants (up to £500) for grassroots groups delivering volunteering projects to improve the natural environment. | More info... |
| Martin Wills Wildlife Maintenance Trust | Rolling / apply anytime |
| Provides grants of £1,000–£2,000 (sometimes up to £5,000) for conservation and maintenance of the natural environment, flora, and fauna, particularly in rural areas. No dedicated website, only email - trust@hdhwills.org | |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| Funding source name | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |