Shedloads of Opportunities
| Funding source name | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Scottish Veterans Fund | 5th December 2025 |
| The Scottish Veterans Fund (SVF) has a broad remit to support projects that benefit ex-Service personnel and their families in Scotland. | 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... |
| 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... |
| The Tree Council | Various |
| Grant funding to support tree, hedgerow and orchard establishment. The Tree Council actively supports community tree, hedgerow, and orchard projects that boost agricultural productivity and create publicly accessible green spaces that promote physical and mental wellbeing. They have a range of opportunities for community groups to help you plant trees, hedgerows and orchards in your area. | More info... |
| The W.G. Edwards Charitable Foundation | Re-opening 8th December 2025 |
| The W. G Edwards Charitable Foundation is an independent grant-making charity which assists with the provision of care for the over-65s. The Foundation makes small grants to improve the health and wellbeing of people over the age of 65 in the UK. This could be assistance towards a capital project such as refurbishment, furniture or equipment; or towards an innovative project such as fitness classes, lunch clubs, gardening projects, etc. The Foundation only supports items or projects where at least 90% of the beneficiaries are over the age of 65. | 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 Wolfson Foundation – Capital Grants | Twice yearly – spring & autumn |
| Funds capital projects in education, science, health, heritage, and the arts. Grants generally £15,000–£250,000 for buildings, equipment, and refurbishments. | 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... |
| Voluntary Action South Ayrshire | 28th 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... |
| Funding source name | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |