Shedloads of Opportunities
| Opportunity | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empty Business Property Grant | Submit an expression of interest via email or telephone call, to organise a meeting and/or site visit |
| A financial incentive to property owners/tenants/potential occupiers to bring an empty business property back into productive use. An empty business property grant is a fund offered by local councils to help owners and tenants bring vacant commercial properties back into productive use. These grants can be used for a variety of purposes, such as physical works to reconfigure a space for a new use, business planning, or professional reports. Eligibility criteria, grant amounts, and application processes vary depending on the specific council and scheme, such as the Union Street Empty Shops Grant in Aberdeen or the Empty Business Property Grant in Argyll and Bute. | 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... |
| Woodland Trust | The Trust makes two deliveries a year, in March and November |
| Free trees for schools and communities Trees help people and nature thrive. Getting more in the ground will give us all a greener, healthier future, so the trust we’re giving thousands away free to schools, councils, clubs and community groups to help make that happen. | More info... |
| The Sackler Trust | The trustees meet quarterly. Applications should be sent electronically to contact@sacklertrust.org |
| The Sackler Trust provides funding for a broad range of charitable projects and activities, with applications welcomed from charities and Community Interest Companies (CICs) who can demonstrate a clear rationale for support in areas including: social good Funded projects should show a clear charitable purpose and deliver measurable public benefit. Applications are submitted by email and should be no more than two pages in length. Grant decisions are typically informed by an assessment of organisational need, anticipated impact, and long-term sustainability. To apply (brief description of the project – no more than two pages) including: • The name of the organisation applying | More info... |
| Stafford Trust | The Trustees meet twice per annum, in Spring and Autumn, to consider applications |
| 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... |
| Matthew Good Foundation – Grants for Good Fund | There are 4 rounds per year, roughly: 16 Dec – 15 Mar → decision May/June 16 Mar – 15 Jun → decision Aug/Sept 16 Jun – 15 Sep → decision Nov/Dec 16 Sep – 15 Dec → decision Feb/March |
| This fund is designed for small, high-impact community organisations. It supports work that benefits: Community wellbeing | More info... |
| Southall Trust | There are three deadlines for applications during the year. As a rough guide, deadlines will be as follows: Late December/Early January Late April/Early May Late August/Early September |
| The Southall Trust makes grants to registered charities working in: Quaker work and witness; Environmental action and sustainability; Peace and reconciliation; and Social action. January–March: Closes at 5pm on the first Friday in January, and reopens at 9am on the first Monday in March. | More info... |
| People's Postcode Trust – Scotland | Three funding rounds annually (typically March, June, and September) |
| Grants range from £500 to £25,000. The following funding levels apply to specific applicants: • Applicants that are not formally registered as a charity with OSCR can apply for between £500 and £2,500 in funding. | More info... |
| Mikel Fund | Trustees meet twice a year in Spring and Autum to consider applications |
| The Mikel Fund provides funding to local Scottish charities focusing on five core priorities: • The advancement of education Major grants - prefers to support organisations where contributions ‘make a difference’ The application process will automatically close once the maximum number of applications has been reached. They therefore recommend completing and submitting your application as early as possible. | More info... |
| The Wolfson Foundation – Capital Grants | Twice yearly – spring & autumn |
| Funds capital projects in education, science, health, heritage, and the arts. Grants generally £15,000–£250,000 for buildings, equipment, and refurbishments. | More info... |
| Opportunity | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |