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Grants of up to £7,500 for provision of activities and support for people in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
The Asset Fund is managed by Salford CVS on behalf of 10GM as part of the overall contract for Achieve across Salford and Trafford.
Projects to focus on engagement with, and support for, people in recovery and to help challenge the stigma associated with addiction. The Achieve Asset Fund is here to fund projects supporting people living in Salford or Trafford who have received treatment for, and are recovering from, drug and/or alcohol addiction. The overarching priority is to engage and support people in their recovery journey and help provide a bridge towards normal living. Part of supporting those in recovery should involve challenging the associated stigma.
In 2022, Salford CVS interviewed 24 people from local organisations to help better understand what activities local people in recovery would find beneficial. Half of the people we spoke to had lived experience of addiction and recovery.
In 2025, Achieve staff also spoke to clients and colleagues about what they would like to see in Salford and Trafford for the recovery community.
They told us the following considerations are important:
Design and planning
Active involvement of people in recovery in the design and planning of the activities which should focus on what beneficiaries want to do, not what organisations want to provide.
Community Venues
Activities that utilise nice community venues that everybody uses (not dark and dingy buildings or clinical settings): “A real evening safe space for people in recovery- open to anyone not just people in recovery helps to remove stigmas”. We are especially looking to support activity in:
- Eccles
- Irlam
- Partington
Providing support; building trust and relationships
Building trusting relationships with VCSE staff, mentors, volunteers etc. is essential for people with low confidence and/or who are at the stage in their recovery journey where they are ready to transition to ‘normal’ living.
To build this confidence, support and time are vital as relationships are not built when people are left on their own, or, dealt with by a different member of the team every time they access the service.
They stressed how important it is to make people feel welcome on their initial visit to a group: “How a person is treated on their initial visit, people need to feel listened to and there needs to be opportunities to build relationships and grow connections”
Variety of activities
The below are the desirable activities:
- Dry nights or dry nights out (e.g. comedy, poetry, theatre)
- Cultural or creative activities
- Team building skills
- Physical activity (e.g. walking football, yoga, gym visits)
- Wellbeing and mindfulness activities (e.g. sound baths, meditation
- Activities with animals
- Activities outdoors
Timing of activities
- When we asked specialists what gaps they were aware of in terms of provision a lot of people raised the need for more activities to take place during the evenings and weekends.
Who can apply?
To apply, your group or organisation must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Constituted as a voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE) organisation
- Based in Salford or Trafford
OR have a strong track record of delivery in these areas - With experience of delivering projects for those in recovery
OR can evidence knowledge and strong interest in recovery - If delivering or based in Salford, be a full member of Salford CVS. Apply for membership here.
- With a maximum turnover of £1.5m
- With an organisational Bank Account with 2 signatories who are not related to each other
- Fully up to date with grant reporting to Salford CVS
- Submitting fully a completed application by 12:00 on Friday 9th January 2026
How to apply
Read the guidance notes in full to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria of the fund.
To apply, submit a completed application form in advance of the application deadline.
If this is your first time applying to a Salford CVS fund, read this blog which explains a bit more about applying.
We encourage you to make an appointment with the Grants Team (grants@salfordcvs.co.uk) or 0161 787 7795
Please submit a completed application to grants@salfordcvs.co.uk before 12:00 on Friday 9th January 2026.