Shedloads of Opportunities
| Funding source name | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Trust | The Trust makes two deliveries a year, in March and November. We're currently taking applications for tree packs to be delivered in March 2026. Applications are expected to close in January. |
| 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... |
| Volunteering Matters Action Earth (NatureScot) | Seasonal (spring/summer annually) |
| Provides grants up to £500 to support local volunteer-led projects improving green spaces, biodiversity, and environmental engagement. | More info... |
| Voluntary Action South Ayrshire | 28th November 2025 |
| Aims to support community-based initiatives that promote and develop good mental health and wellbeing and/or mitigate the impact of distress and mental ill health within the adult population. | 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... |
| 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... |
| The Wickes Community Programme | Rolling / apply anytime |
| Provides free materials (paint, tools, equipment) to support renovation of community areas and facilities. Open to local community groups and charities. | More info... |
| The Weir Charitable Trust | Friday 31st Oct 2025 at 5pm (outcomes advised end Nov/Dec 2025) |
| Provides funding to Scottish community groups and small charities across five categories: sport, recreation, animal welfare, health, and culture. | More info... |
| The Tree Council | Various |
| Grant funding to support tree, hedgerow and orchard establishment. The Tree Council actively supports community tree, hedgerow, and orchard projects that boost agricultural productivity and create publicly accessible green spaces that promote physical and mental wellbeing. They have a range of opportunities for community groups to help you plant trees, hedgerows and orchards in your area. | More info... |
| The TCV Chestnut Fund | Rolling / apply anytime |
| Provides ‘Start-up’ grants (up to £200) and ‘Support’ grants (up to £500) for grassroots groups delivering volunteering projects to improve the natural environment. | More info... |
| The SUEZ Communities Fund | Four funding rounds each year, next deadline 19th November 2025 and then 18th February 2026 |
| The fund supports community and environmental improvement projects through the Scottish Landfill Communities Fund. Applications for capital projects, i.e. those that focus on physical improvement at an identified site, will be considered. Projects must be located within 10 miles of a Landfill Site – check the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) website, projects in multiple sites cannot be considered. The maximum grant amount is £25,000 in Scotland and charities/CICs are eligible. Fund | More info... |
| Funding source name | Deadline to apply | Category | More info... | Website |