Shedloads of Opportunities
| Funding source name | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Lothian Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund | 14th November 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... |
| Community Enterprise - Accelerate | Rolling / apply anytime |
| The programme helps third-sector organisations in Scotland build skills, resilience, and sustainability. Provides tailored support and learning opportunities. Support could be used to develop marketing plans, explore other funding options, consider new trading ideas, plan financially and work on budgets, improve branding, create or refine a business plan, strengthen your Board, review your legal structure, and identify digital solutions. | More info... |
| Climate Action Hubs (Scottish Government) | Rolling – regional rounds |
| Funds hubs across Scotland to support community-led climate action projects. Provides resources and networking to reduce emissions and build local resilience. | 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... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| Funding source name | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |