Shedloads of Opportunities
| Funding source name | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish Building Society Foundation | Keep checking the 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. For example, funding has gone towards community facilities, community development, open spaces, tool libraries and community events etc. | More info... |
| Imperial Community Impact Fund | Jan and Jul every year |
| The fund aims to support local community groups committed to making a positive difference in the areas of the environment, sustainability, creativity and local problem solving. Grants up to £1,000 available to charities and CICs with an annual income of between £25, 000-500,000. | More info... |
| The Weir Charitable Trust | Friday 31st Oct 2025 at 5pm (outcomes advised end Nov/Dec 2025) |
| Provides funding to Scottish community groups and small charities across five categories: sport, recreation, animal welfare, health, and culture. | More info... |
| The SUEZ Communities Fund | Four funding rounds each year, next deadline 19th November 2025 and then 18th February 2026 |
| The fund supports community and environmental improvement projects through the Scottish Landfill Communities Fund. Applications for capital projects, i.e. those that focus on physical improvement at an identified site, will be considered. Projects must be located within 10 miles of a Landfill Site – check the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) website, projects in multiple sites cannot be considered. The maximum grant amount is £25,000 in Scotland and charities/CICs are eligible. Fund | More info... |
| NHS Community Grants | Eligibility and application windows vary, so it's important to check the specific program requirements for the most up-to-date information. |
| The NHS has several charity grant programmes for community groups, often run by different bodies like NHS Charities Together. These grants support projects that improve community health and wellbeing, often focusing on specific areas like community mental health, and access to nature. The NHS Grampian Charity (linked) is one example of an NHS programme, please check for one in your area. | More info... |
| The Mushroom Trust | By 31st March every year |
| Grants up to £10,000 for community groups/voluntary organisations to create, maintain, and improve green spaces throughout Scotland. Applicants must demonstrate public involvement and fundraising. | More info... |
| Barrack Charitable Trust | Biannual giving programme |
| The Trust assists organisations with the decrease in charitable donations for specific projects by businesses and individuals due to the economic climate faced at the time. The Trust granted £4,500 to Forfar & District Men’s Shed to replace their existing old and heavy sliding door to the workshop with a new motorised insulated roll up one. | More info... |
| Trees for Life | Apply at any time |
| Give a gift that keeps on growing. Plant a tree. Creating your own grove of trees and help create a beautiful, wild forest. Bare hillsides will be transformed into healthy young woodlands, rich in wildlife and protected for future generations. You will receive an online grove webpage where friends and family can add trees and dedications of their own. Groves cost £30 to create, and this includes your first tree. | 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... |
| Angus Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund | 5th January 2026 |
| 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... |
| Funding source name | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |