Salford CVS needs the help of VCSE organisations offering services in Salford to help identify local needs and explore opportunities for social value delivery in communities across the city. What are your priorities? Read more and take the survey: lght.ly/6df1d7

Up to £750,000 from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social will fund Re-centre, a new programme putting culture in the hands of local people. Well done to @salforduni.bsky.social, Salford Community Leisure, @thelowry.com, @salfordcvs.bsky.social & @salfordcouncil.bsky.social (1/2)

Save the Date - 16th Dec. Hear about our work in 2024/2025 and read our latest Annual Report. Take part in our Pitch in 60 Seconds and have the chance for your group to win up to £1,000! More info coming soon!

We're celebrating 10 years of the GM VCFSE Leadership Group! Find out what CEO of 42nd Street and Leadership Group member, Simone Spray, said was her personal highlight from all that the Group has achieved 🌟⬇️

We are looking for someone to join our senior management team as the Director of Delivery - could it be you!? Join the Salford CVS team in making a difference in Salford. Read more and apply: harrishill.co.uk/job/director-of-delivery-46895

Have you booked your place on our Annual Conference? This year we are focusing on Live Well – more specifically: What would it take for everyone in Salford to be able to Live Well? Read more and register at: www.salfordcvs.co.uk/civicrm/even...

We have a number of funds open to applications at the moment - do any of these fit your project? Read more and apply at: www.salfordcvs.co.uk/funding-oppo...

Emergencies like floods, wildfires, civil disorder and pandemics don’t affect everyone in the same way. We are running a series of focus groups to hear from VCSE orgs about how to make an emergency plan more inclusive. £25 voucher for participants. lght.ly/eigbkkd

GM Live Well - Spaces of Hope and Connection event 31st July, 5pm at ECHO We are working with local partners to develop a strategic proposal for ‘Community Owned Spaces of Hope and Connection’ Book now to influence what this work will look like: lght.ly/a9chd6k

"For Greater Manchester not to be one of only a few pockets of good practice, we will need national government focus on this agenda—to create a fully age-friendly UK, where nobody misses out on a good later life just because of where they live."

Was it your last morning school run today for the term? Maybe it is next week? Wondering how to entertain the kids this summer, or maybe you want to find a new hobby or social group? See our What's on page for Salford events, activities and groups: lght.ly/dnm3bdl

There is still some time to apply to the Men's Mental Health Fund: www.salfordcvs.co.uk/mens-mental-... Deadline: Friday 18th July

Have you seen our new Salford Events noticeboard? See what is happening across the city. You can also easily add your own Salford event but clicking on the + sign in the bottom right corner. padlet.com/office1310/s...

NHS 10-Year-Plan is out!📣 We are pleased to see the ambition for carers to be actively involved in care planning and welcome the new section for the NHS app called ‘My Carer’. Without carers the healthcare system would collapse we must see them supported in all areas

After years of public concern that the NHS is failing, a 10-year plan has now been published. It includes an honest evaluation of the current state of the NHS, along with an ambitious plan for how a reform will be implemented. www.gov.uk/government/p...

Don't miss these funding opportunities.

We have a new and exciting opportunity to join Salford CVS in the Elevate Salford team! Programme Support Officer Full Time (37.5 hours per week) NJC Point 16 - £30,518 12 months (fixed term, continuation beyond this is subject to funding) Read more: lght.ly/3o1c14i

We have four funds currently open for applications. See our Funding Opportunities page for more details: www.salfordcvs.co.uk/funding-oppo...

Hot off the press our latest @FlourishCIC Newsletter! Including Grant list, Changemaker of the month, details of our Recruitment call out 😃 & up coming events preview.mailerlite.io/preview/103258…

We’re excited to share a quick look back at this year’s Heart of Salford Awards. The report highlights the winners, recipients of our Outstanding Contribution award, and great moments from the event. See the snapshot: www.salfordcvs.co.uk/heart-salfor...

This #GreatBigGreenWeek we have put together a new noticeboard (#Padlet) of local Salford groups and activities. padlet.com/office1310/t... Are you holding an event or activity this week? Maybe you have a clothes or plant swap?

Great opportunity to join the Salford CVS team: The Office and Facilities Manager will manage wide-ranging administrative & operational support to ensure an efficient office environment, provide excellent services to our members and the wider team lght.ly/ibno1b7

Make sure you get your application in!

We currently have two exciting opportunities to join the Salford CVS team. We are looking for an Office and Facilities Manager and a Development Worker (Family Hub). Read more and apply: www.salfordcvs.co.uk/salford-cvs-...

Join us for a Community Fun Day at #Worsley College Featuring community stalls and a huge range of activities. Everyone is welcome to this free event! 🔸Bouncy Castle 🔸Bakery Snacks 🔸Face Painting 🔸Live Music 🔸Community Stalls 🔸Arts & Crafts #Salford @salfordnow.bsky.social @salfordcvs.bsky.social

🌟 Young people from GMYN’s care-experienced groups have drawn on their lived experiences to produce powerful creative pieces of work as part of the Shaping Care project, commissioned by the Greater Manchester Regional Care Cooperative and @salfordcvs.bsky.social #SalfordStories

The Healthy Schools Partnership Fund is now open! Grants up to £5,000 or £10,000 to support partnership projects involving at least one Salford primary school and at least one VCSE organisation. Meet the Funder session (online), 2nd June, 12pm-1pm. www.salfordcvs.co.uk/healthy-scho...

It's #FundingFriday! Each week we'll be posting about some of the incredible work happening in Salford that has been funded via Salford CVS This week we'd like to spotlight this beautiful project from Women With Wings, funded by the Whose Art, Whose Culture Fund!🌟

📣Toddler Music Sessions back at Winton Library📣 For? Ages 18 months - 4 years and their parents/carers Where? Winton Community Library, 203 Parrin Lane, Eccles, Salford, M30 8BY Thanks to funding from @salfordcvs.bsky.social & the support from Salford Community Leisure & Salford Libraries.

It's #FundingFriday! Each week we'll be posting about some of the incredible work happening in Salford that has been funded via Salford CVS This week we'd like to spotlight this great project from Recreate-U funded by the Health and Wellbeing Fund!🌟

Safeguarding Spotlight: Cuckooing The aim of the session is to shine a spotlight on the topic of cuckooing from the perspective of both the child and adult victims, and the services that support both Read more and book your place: lght.ly/fh2bhli

It's #FundingFriday! Each week we'll be posting about some of the incredible work happening in Salford that has been funded via Salford CVS This week we'd like to spotlight this wonderful project from Salford Loaves and Fishes funded by the Whose Art, Whose Culture Fund!🌟

Salford CVS facilitates and participates in a wide range of VCSE and cross-sectoral partnerships and formal collaborations. Have a look at the work being done in some of our projects and programmes - #MakingADifferenceInSalford: lght.ly/bj7kb5e

Sign up to the Salford CVS weekly E-Bulletin to hear the latest news, events, funding opportunities and information from and for the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector in Salford. lght.ly/a3mf1kn

Why is it important to include the voices of lived experience in policy making? Jonny Wineberg, We Stand Together, shares his thoughts in our new video 👇

Our #QuoteOfTheWeek comes from our Connect and Share event in #Sheffield. 🌍 You can find all of our upcoming events here 👉 buff.ly/LyrXzRo #Connect #Networking #Community #SocialChange

It is saddening that racism has crept into everyday English when it comes to upholding the rights of individuals fleeing persecution from their home countries. Stop the dehumanisation now! 👉 Pledge to say PEOPLE SEEKING ASYLUM and not ASYLUM SEEKERS! #WeAreHuman

Digital Inclusion Fund - small grants of £250-£500 to enable VCSE organisations to access digital technologies and support, at one of Salford’s new ‘Connect 15’ centres. To find out more, book to Meet the funder this Thursday, 10th April at 3.30pm (Teams) lght.ly/13kno1h

Salford orgs are invited to apply for a grant of £250-£500 to enable their staff, volunteers and beneficiaries to: a) Improve digital skills b) Support intergenerational learning c) Utilising innovative technologies d) Supporting wellbeing and inclusion lght.ly/di0edke

If you can, we would recommend finding a Salford green space to go and have your lunch or take a break today. The Salford CVS Comms team ended up sitting under this lovely willow tree in Eccles for lunch. For more green spaces see: lght.ly/l6akj59 #mentalhealth #green

Could you be part of the next-generation and be part of the next phase of development of Mustard Tree – supporting and creating opportunities for the people who use our services? Find out more and apply! mustardtree.org.uk/vacancies/

What training would you like Salford CVS to run? Would you prefer face-to-face, online, or maybe a video you can dip in and out of? Help us shape our training offer by completing our Salford CVS Training Needs Survey: lght.ly/4l8g58f

This Friday, we're launching #FundingFriday! 🎉 Each week, we'll spotlight amazing projects in Salford funded via Salford CVS. This week is The Deans Youth Centre! 🌟 Young people explored hate crime through spray-painted art, which will be the background for their plays.

We have a number of online noticeboards and directories (padlets) to help you find what's happening in Salford's Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector. From attending a community event to joining a creative group we have it covered. lght.ly/efji43b

Our latest e-bulletin is now available to read 👀 mailchi.mp/c4d90b87b15d... #manchester #homelessness

Starting tomorrow! #Salford @salfordnow.bsky.social @salfordcvs.bsky.social

We are saying goodbye to Age UK Salford and Age UK Trafford later on today but the great news is, we launch Age UK Salford and Trafford tomorrow! Our names may be changing, but we will continue to help change the day-to-day experience of getting older. Watch here: youtu.be/9CVMaYmbwW0

Are you looking for funding? As well as the funds we manage (lght.ly/n2nfohg) why not have a look at the latest #10GM Funding Bulletin: lght.ly/0ei32em

Join the Salford CVS Team! Salford CVS is seeking to appoint the position of Director of Operations. Director of Operations Grade: £47,754 - £50,788 p.a. Hours: 37.5 hrs per week Contract: Permanent Deadline: 29th April, 10am Read more and apply: www.salfordcvs.co.uk/salford-cvs-...

The Answer Cancer fund is offering grants of up to £4,000 to GM based voluntary, community & social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to deliver projects that promote screening programmes, encourage people to attend and raise awareness of cancer. More: lght.ly/coeofak