Shedloads of Opportunities
| Funding source name | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Henry Smith Charity – Strengthening Communities | Rolling / apply anytime |
| Provides grants between £20,000 and £70,000 (over 1–3 years) to small grassroots organisations in the most deprived areas of the UK. Focus is on supporting long-term change in communities. | 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... |
| 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 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 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 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... |
| 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 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... |
| 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 Hydro Electric Community Trust | 19th February 2026, 14th May 2026 and 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... |
| Funding source name | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |