Shedloads of Opportunities
| Opportunity | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| People’s Postcode Trust | 1st July and then 24th September 2026 |
| The Trust aims to support smaller charities and good causes in Scotland to make a difference to their community for the benefit of people and planet through, for example: improving green spaces and increasing access to the outdoors; enabling participation in physical activity and the arts; and improving biodiversity and responding to the climate emergency. Funding round dates for 2026 are: Round 1: 9am 25th March - 12 noon 1st April - now closed | 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... |
| The Robertson Trust - Community Spaces Grants | Rolling / apply anytime |
| The Trust can provide revenue funding of between £5,000 and £20,000 per year, for up to 3 years, to support the costs of community centres, hubs or anchor organisations who are delivering and/or hosting a range of services and activities to meet the needs of their community. | More info... |
| Kristina Martin Charitable Trust | Grant window currently closed |
| The Trust's aim is to champion mental well-being for all. They provide grants to UK registered charities whose work supports those with mental health issues and provides support and activities. | More info... |
| Kristina Martin Charitable Trust | Reopening 2026/27 | The Trust's aim is to champion mental wellbeing for all. They provide grants to UK registered charities whose work supports those with mental health issues and provides support and activities which tackle, in particular but not exclusively, suicide, online bullying and grief, fostering hope and resilience, working both in the UK and beyond. All successful applicants from the 2025/6 grant round have now been informed. | More info... | |
| The W.G. Edwards Charitable Foundation | Email your application between June 1–5 2026 for consideration at the July 2026 Trustees meeting |
| The W. G Edwards Charitable Foundation is an independent grant-making charity which assists with the provision of care for the over-65s. The Foundation makes small grants to improve the health and wellbeing of people over the age of 65 in the UK. This could be assistance towards a capital project such as refurbishment, furniture or equipment; or towards an innovative project such as fitness classes, lunch clubs, gardening projects, etc. The Foundation only supports items or projects where at least 90% of the beneficiaries are over the age of 65. Around 100 organisations each year are successful in obtaining grants usually between £1,000 to £1,500. | More info... |
| Scottish Third Sector Interfaces | N/A |
| There are 32 Third Sector Interfaces (TSIs) across Scotland; one in each local authority area which can provide help and advice to source and apply for funding for local charities and community groups. | 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... |
| 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... |
| The Paristamen Charity | 1st Feb, 1st Jun or 1st Oct every year |
| Unrestricted one-off grants of around £750-£1,000 are available to local Scottish charities (income between £25,000 - £500,000) in Scotland. | More info... |
| Opportunity | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |