Blogs
One of our brilliant Volunteer Wellbeing Champions, Melanie, shares her experience of volunteering in a pandemic.
Melanie has been volunteering as a dog walker in Salford. These are her…
I’m going to start with a bit of a weird analogy - computer software is a little bit like your store cupboard at home...
If a jar of spice looks ok and seems to smell and taste the same you keep…
In her blog, Hannah our Impact and Evaluation Worker, explains why it is more important than ever to tell our stories of impact and gives some handy tips on how to do it.
The history of…
Recently I have been working on the Personal Recovery Support Fund which provides small non-cash awards to individuals being supported in their recovery from drug or alcohol addiction by the Achieve…
Local band WEAL has just dropped their newest single Sumertime and it’s really making people smile!
It’s reminiscent of school holidays – lazy, endless days of summertime and smiles! However, there…
Coping with a global pandemic over the last few months has been a real challenge for everyone but for some, it has been life-changing.
Now, as we start to gently ease out of lockdown, I wanted to…
Image credit: Pimlico Badger.
Turn right, walk 50 metres and I’m there.
A beautiful little green haven in the middle of Salford. It’s called Lightoaks Park. I’ve lived in this house for four…
One of my tasks recently has been working with my colleague at Salford CVS, Ashley, to coordinate and deploy the Neighbourhood Response Volunteers.
What are Neighbourhood Response Volunteers I hear…
Following the government announcement, a host of people are excited for the 4th July; the increased opportunities to see family, the ability to enjoy a pint in a pub, go out for a meal and…
What the past three months have shown me is that small charities are awesome!
They have truly made a massive difference in Salford and have been literal lifesavers.
During this past few…
Exciting news - Irlam Endowed Primary School has finished there new outdoor all-weather pitch!
There have been lots of funders involved in bringing the Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) to life. Salford…
START is a mental health charity in Salford.
Up until recently START had prided itself in bringing people together to take part in creative and horticulture activities in our central studio base and…