Shedloads of Opportunities
| Opportunity | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| B&Q Foundation | Rolling / apply anytime |
| Provides grants for charities improving homes and community spaces for vulnerable groups (e.g., homelessness, poor health, disability). Larger grants occasionally available. There are two levels of grants: The B & Q Foundation will consider awarding higher value grants. | 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... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| easyfundraising - Online fundraising | Rolling / apply anyime |
| easyfundraising is the UK’s biggest charity shopping site. Sign up to accrue donations while people shop. | More info... |
| FCC Community Action Fund | The Board makes funding decisions quarterly |
| The FCC Community Action Fund provides grants of between £10,000 and £100,000 to not-for-profit organisations for amenity projects eligible under Object D and Object DA of the Landfill Communities Fund (LCF). Only applications for projects sited within 10 miles of an eligible FCC Environment waste facility can be accepted. 2026-3 Round - opens 3 June 2026 and closes at 5.00pm on 19 August 2026 | More info... |
| Foundation Scotland – Upcoming Fund Deadlines | Various |
| Check out Foundation Scotland’s quick reference guide to all upcoming funding application deadlines. | More info... |
| 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... |
| Opportunity | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |