COMMUNITY groups are being encouraged to their inner 'shedder'

The Sheds Grant Fund supports the set-up of community ‘Sheds', community workshop spaces where people meet together to take part in practical skills such as woodworking or electronics.

They are designed and run by their members and provide opportunities for fellow ‘Shedders’ to join together to share their expertise and tools and have a good time.

The Sheds Grant Fund, established by Royal Voluntary Service and supported by the Asda Foundation, provides sums from £250 to £1000 to people who are either interested in starting their own community shed or want help with running costs for existing projects.

Royal Voluntary Service partnered with the UK Men’s Sheds Association in 2015 to jointly support the development of Sheds across the UK as a way of tackling social isolation in older men.

Abigail Hurrell, Sheds Project Manager at Royal Voluntary Service said: “At Royal Voluntary Service we see sheds as an ideal way for older people to stay active in their local community as well as having a go at learning new skills.

"There’s a secret ‘Shedder’ in all of us and most people have a DIY project around the house that they haven’t got round to. Sheds provide an opportunity for people to get advice on all of those tricky jobs and build their confidence”.

Visit visit royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/sheds for more information.