Applying for funds for your group

Any grant application that delivers improved wellbeing and health outcomes for the local population will be considered. However, all applicants will be expected to demonstrate and provide evidence of a minimum of 25% match funding or match funding in kind in relation to the service/activity/project that they are applying for funding for. Exceptional circumstances may be considered if an appropriate business case is presented and is considered acceptable by the Strategic Members with responsibility for Neighbourhoods.

There are many ways in which organisations can raise funds, for example:

public collections, or street fundraising
gaming, such as lotteries and raffles
events, for example street fairs
online

Further details can be found on the Salford Community and Voluntary Service website.

Crowd funding is another way organisations can generate additional income (match funding). It works by providing a platform for community groups, start-up businesses, charities, social enterprises and individuals to raise the funds they need themselves in return for 'rewards'. The public can back an idea with pledges of money and project owners can 'thank' their backers with rewards that reflect the money contributed (this can be product, service or experience produced by the project).

Organisations requiring advice and support regarding match funding or match funding in kind and or support to develop a crowd funding platform, should contact Salford CVS:

Email: office@salfordcvs.co.uk
Telephone: 0161 787 7795

As part of the assessment process it is also expected that all applicants will provide the following documentation:

Charities and or Companies House number (where applicable)
A copy of a recent bank statement (balance must be less than the application amount or details of commitments are required)
A copy of most recent accounts
A copy of a signed constitution (if applying for over £500)
Copies of safeguarding policies (children and or adults)
Evidence that organisations comply with the Equalities Act 2010
Evidence that appropriate Public Liability insurance is in place
Evidence that DBS checks are undertaken where appropriate
Copies of Ofsted registration where appropriate
Appropriate quotes for purchases

In particular, we want to encourage activity which achieves at least one of the following three objectives, however in the main financial support for room hire or food will not be supported, although exceptional circumstances may be considered if an appropriate business case is presented and is considered acceptable by the Strategic Members with responsibility for Neighbourhoods.

Objective one

Builds community resilience, where this means 'one which is able to develop and engage community resources to respond to, endure and recover from adverse situations and long term challenges. Community resilience includes activities such as:

Increased community led and managed activities
Helping people to help themselves and support each other
Communities taking responsibility for what happens in their area
Reduced reliance on mainstream services and outside help
Engaging local people through the existing interests of community groups and their social networks
Building trust amongst residents
Helping people to forge new social links as well as reinforcing existing connections

Objective two

Meets local wellbeing and health needs. Further details can be found on the Partners In Salford Website.

This includes:

Need for the project shown in the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment
Need for the project shown in the local Neighbourhood profiles
Need for the project shown in local community priorities
Needs for the project identified in the Neighbourhood Asset priorities
Neighbourhood Assets Profiles

The Neighbourhood assets profiles provide an overview of the needs and priorities within each of the city's eight neighbourhood areas, together with an assessment of the availability of community assets that residents and service providers could potentially use to help address those priorities. The profiles are intended for use by members of the public, community groups, organisations and anyone who wants to know about resources that exist within their community.

Objective three

Supports the priority objectives and outcomes of Salford City Council's Locality Plan - A Vision For A Healthier Salford. The Locality Plan develops from and replaces The Joint Health and Wellbeing strategy 2013 to 2016.

The vision for The Locality Plan is as below:

Start Well - Children will have the best start in life and continue to develop well during their early years.
Age Well - Older people will maintain well being and can access high quality health and care using it appropriately.
Living Well - Citizens will achieve and maintain a sense of well being by leading a healthy lifestyle supported by resilient communities.

Priority outcomes of the Locality Plan include:

Increased proportion of young people who achieve their potential in learning and employment
Improved physical and emotional health in young people
Improved support provided for young people by families and carers
Healthier lifestyles and situation for Salford people
Improved lifestyle, which leads to longer, more contented lives for those with long term conditions
Increased happiness and life satisfaction, with improved personal resilience
Improved health and situation for older people
Increased quality and personalisation of care for older people
Improved end of life care

Examples of grant applications which may be considered include those where the proposed activity has a beneficial effect on:

Promoting healthy lifestyles such as stopping smoking, reducing harmful alcohol intake, increasing physical activity, reducing obesity etc
Improving the local environment
Reducing crime and fear of crime
Encouraging learning, leisure and creativity
Investing in children and young people
Promoting inclusion and culture
Creating prosperity for local people, community groups and businesses
Increasing local participation in community activity and democracy
Supporting carers
Reducing violence
Helping people to manage a long term condition such as diabetes, kidney disease or high blood pressure