Shedloads of Opportunities
| Opportunity | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCVO eLearning Modules | N/A |
| SCVO's SCOPE e-learning platform is for trustees, volunteers and staff and provides entry level information and learning to help you run your voluntary organisation. The e-learning modules cover five areas including governance, finance, fundraising, communications and risk management. | 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... |
| SMSA's Find a Shed map | No deadline - complete and update at any time |
| The SMSA's Find a Shed online map is visited by thousands of potential new members, partners, funders and supporters. Make sure your Shed is on the map and your details are kept up-to-date | More info... |
| The Mushroom Trust | By 31st March every year |
| Grants up to £10,000 for community groups/voluntary organisations to create, maintain, and improve green spaces throughout Scotland. Applicants must demonstrate public involvement and fundraising. | 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... |
| 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... |
| Improving Access Fund | Current closed |
| A new fund to enhance access to vital services and support for disabled people focusing on three priorities: accessible financial advice and support; inclusive participation in communities and everyday life; and better mental health and wellbeing. | More info... |
| The Gamma Trist | Apply at any time |
| The Gamma Trust funds a wide range of charitable purposes including the advancement of health, the arts, heritage, culture or science, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Beneficiaries funded include: * People affected by drugs and alcohol * Economically/socially disadvantaged * Mental health conditions * Offenders and ex-offenders * Older people * Ill-health * Disabilities * Refugees and asylum seekers * Religious and Belief Groups. Apply in writing to the Trustees at the address below - there is no standard application form. c/o Mazars, 100 Queen Street, Glasgow, G1 3ND. Telephone: 0141 227 2400. Applications can be made at any time. Funding is usually awarded at the end of the year. | More info... |
| SCVO Funding Scotland Website | N/A |
| Scotland-wide directory of thousands of grants and funds. Searchable by theme, location, and organisation type. Essential tool for Men’s Sheds and community groups. | 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... |
| Opportunity | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |