Voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations with turnovers under £100,000 a year can now apply for grants up to £1,000 for projects that aim to improve the health and wellbeing of Salford residents.
The grants are via The Wellbeing Fund, funded by NHS Salford Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and administered by Salford Council for Voluntary Service's (CVS), with a deadline of 25th June.
Eligible projects must fall under one or more of the 'Five Ways to Wellbeing': Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning and Give, and project examples given are things like schemes which 'help reduce social isolation; increase physical activity; increase a sense of community belonging; increase employability or improve happiness and a sense of wellbeing'.
Last year, there were two hundred applications to the Fund, and fifty local projects were successful, including Mature Movers in Little Hulton, a weekly exercise group for older people with long-term conditions and poor mobility; Family Led Services, which provided support and sign-posting to people with a terminal illness or people living with life limiting conditions; and DIY Theatre's Art of Communication project which provided drama activities for adults with learning disabilities.
A panel consisting of Salford CVS, Salford CCG and a representative from a Community, Voluntary and Social Enterprise organisation will decide on the projects to be funded.
For further details about the application process and how to apply see www.salfordcvs.co.uk/live-grants
To see if a project is eligible or for more advice call Salford CVS on 0161 787 7795 or email grants@salfordcvs.co.uk
Email completed application forms and any supporting documentation to: grants@salfordcvs.co.uk or post it to: Salford CVS, The Old Town Hall, 5 Irwell Place, Eccles, M30 0FN by 12noon on 25th June.
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