Shedloads of Opportunities
| Opportunity | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Foundation – Community Grants | Rolling / apply anytime |
| Supports local community organisations to deliver projects or provide equipment to people in need in their local areas. | 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... |
| Scotmid Community Grant | Rolling / apply anytime |
| Provides up to £500 for community projects across Scotland. Supports small-scale initiatives that benefit local communities. | 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... |
| 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... |
| 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 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 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... |
| Foux Foundation Grants | Rolling / apply anytime |
| A globally-focused foundation supporting projects in health, education, youth opportunity, and poverty relief. Grants directed to organisations aligned with these areas. | More info... |
| Opportunity | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |