Shedloads of Opportunities
| Opportunity | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Assets Knowledge Exchange | Apply at any time |
| Community Assets Knowledge Exchange - provides funding to help community organisations in the Highlands and Islands take part in training and learning experiences related to owning land or buildings. Grants of up to £2K, although most grants will likely be about £500 The focus is on sharing information between organisations, through knowledge exchange visits and peer-topeer learning. Open to organisations who deliver community benefits and who own community assets (land or buildings) or have plans to move into community ownership. | More info... |
| Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) | Apply at any time |
| The Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) supports communities to engage with, participate in and benefit from the energy transition to net zero emissions. CARES is managed by Local Energy Scotland and offers a range of financial support to community energy projects. CARES provides a package of support, and we make it as easy as possible for you to deliver your project. Current support and funds are: • Community Energy Launchpad – if you are new to community energy and not sure where to start, what to do or are struggling to work out if you are eligible this is where to start. | More info... |
| Persimmon Community Champions | Apply at any time |
| Each of Persimmon Homes 30 offices across the UK make a donation of up to £6,000 every three months to local charities and organisations in their communities. One-off grants are available for local community organisations and charities for local community initiatives across England, Scotland and Wales in communities where Persimmon has a presence. Scotland locations: The community champions scheme is open to all and does not have a specific focus. | More info... |
| Barchester Healthcare Foundation | Apply at any time |
| Grants range from £100 to £2,500 and are available for small local groups and small local charities to improve the quality of life and combat loneliness in older people as well as adults with a physical or mental disability in England, Scotland, and Wales Funding is intended to help small community groups and local charities with the following: Priority will be given to innovative projects that help older people and those with a disability to get active, meet people, and reduce isolation. | More info... |
| Scottish Community Alliance Community Learning Exchange - Shed-to-Shed Visits | Apply at any time |
| Scottish Community Alliance Partnership with the SMSA The SCA‘s Community Learning Exchange is an opportunity for Sheds to visit fellow Sheds or community groups and learn from their experience. The programme funds 100% of travel and subsistence expenses (up to £1,000) including a fee for the host organisation that you want to visit. Funding is also available to develop and deliver a virtual learning experience. Hundreds of communities have already taken advantage of this opportunity. | More info... |
| Just Enterprise - Support for third sector social enterprises | Apply at any time |
| Just Enterprise is a Scottish Government-funded programme for the Third Sector in Scotland. It provides fully-funded support to social enterprises and enterprising charities in Scotland. Their expert network of advisers provide the support, training and information you need to start up, develop, grow and lead your social enterprise. What’s more, the majority of their services are entirely free. The Just Enterprise programme is delivered by a consortium of Third Sector partners. | 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... |
| Volunteering Matters Action Earth | Action Earth is now open for 2026 applications |
| Volunteering Matters Action Earth - offer grants to help urban communities to respond to our nature and climate crises. Any group of volunteers in urban areas are able to apply for Volunteering Matters Action Earth nature grants up to £250 to run environmental activities in • Work in areas where there is substantial social or economic deprivation Projects must be completed by 28 February 2027 | More info... |
| Argyll & Bute Council - Supporting Communities Fund | 5th July 2026 |
| The fund supports community groups in Argyll and Bute. Projects should demonstrate the following key priorities: fairer communities, resilient communities, cleaner, greener communities and creative communities. Applications for funding of events and festivals are expected to bring economic benefit to the relevant area and have a developmental aspect. Applications to the fund must evidence direct benefit to vulnerable individuals and groups in the local community and partnership working where relevant. The Supporting Communities Fund 2026 / 27 is now open. Deadline for applications is: 23.59pm on Sunday 5th July 2026. | More info... |
| Tayside Contracts Community Fund | 31st May 2026 |
| Supports local Tayside community projects by providing goods and services to transform and improve the lives of local people. If you are a charity or a constituted community group, and you think Tayside Contracts could provide a service to you, then you may want to consider our Community Fund. We do the work for you, and the Community Fund picks up the cost up to the maximum of £500 for Fast-Track applications and up to £3,000 for Full applications. Some of the things we could do for local communities include:- Carrying out roads/footway improvements and repairs to community facilities such as community hall car parks, or a local pathway | More info... |
| Opportunity | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |