Shedloads of Opportunities
| Opportunity | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Lottery Community Fund – Fairer Life Chances | Rolling / apply anytime |
| Provides up to £500,000 for projects supporting children, young people, families, and vulnerable or excluded communities who struggle to access support. | More info... |
| National Lottery Community Fund – Awards for All Scotland | Rolling / apply anytime |
| Provides grants of £300–£20,000 for community-led projects that bring people together, improve spaces, support wellbeing, and help those affected by the cost-of-living crisis. | More info... |
| Martin Wills Wildlife Maintenance Trust | Rolling / apply anytime |
| Provides grants of £1,000–£2,000 (sometimes up to £5,000) for conservation and maintenance of the natural environment, flora, and fauna, particularly in rural areas. No dedicated website, only email - trust@hdhwills.org | |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| Stagecoach Group – Community Fund | Rolling / monthly |
| Provides one-off support to small, local charities. Focuses on health, young people, loneliness, accessibility, and opportunity. | More info... |
| Highland Council - Nature Restoration Fund | Round 2 – Submit by midday on 21 November 2025 for a decision by mid December. Round 3 – Submit by midday on 23 January 2026 for a decision by mid February |
| The Nature Restoration Fund is a capital fund designed to help support projects that will deliver nature restoration, safeguard wildlife, and tackle the causes of biodiversity loss due to climate change. | More info... |
| Volunteering Matters Action Earth (NatureScot) | Seasonal (spring/summer annually) |
| Provides grants up to £500 to support local volunteer-led projects improving green spaces, biodiversity, and environmental engagement. | More info... |
| Stafford Trust | Spring 2026 Meeting: 31st December 2025 Deadline |
| Provides grants up to £5,000 to charities across the UK, with preference for Scotland. Focus areas include animal welfare, child/adult welfare, medical research, community projects, HM services, sea rescue, and overseas appeals. | 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... |
| Opportunity | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |