Women across Salford are being invited to the launch of a new commission set up to address the key issues affecting women and girls across the city.

Its first meeting will take place virtually on 29 November with women from all backgrounds asked to attend to engage with the independent commission.

Asian Carers are wanted to join an Asian Carers group to share their own experiences. The group aims to make a difference to the community by putting things in place to support Asian Carers in Greater Manchester.

The NHS in Greater Manchester are asking people to share their experiences and views about accessing NHS services. Take part in the short survey to share what you think works well and what needs to be improved.

The Armchair Adventures podcast is produced by Made By Mortals CIC. It is designed to encourage young people to use their imagination and move and sing while listening. It's perfect for using with the groups that you work with.

A recent ITV Granada News report featured the Tech and Tea digital skills programme and the difference it has made to local resident Bernard. Tech and Tea is an Age-friendly Salford (AFS) project, Salford CVS are part of the AFS partnership alongside Inspiring Communities Together and Age UK Salford. Our member Henshaw's is also featured in the report - they support people with visual impairments to make technology work for them and are working with GMCA on a special taskforce to try and bridge this digital divide.

Corinth Business and Community Training provides courses for Salford residents aged 19 and over, held in a range of community venues and libraries across Salford. Topics covered include IT,
Microsoft Office, Photoshop,
English and Maths. 

'Tricky Friends' is a short animation film to raise awareness of exploitation, county lines and cuckooing.
The film, adapted SSAB, aims to help people understand what good friendships are and when they might be harmful and what they can do.

A three-week online course to provide basic knowledge and understanding of Adult Social Care. The course begins on the 1st December. Learners must be 19 and over and out of work to be eligible. Level 1 qualification in Adult Social Care awarded on completion.

In our latest blog Jane Williams, Neighbourhood Volunteering Worker, shares the experience of a day out with our Community Champions at Buile Hill Park visiting two of the brilliant projects; Friends of Buile Hill Mansion Association and Growing Togetherness CIC:

"We had a wonderful time at both of these projects...It has given us all a first-hand experience of the places to visit that are on our doorstep as well as the benefits that being outside in nature and connecting with others can bring."

Go Red this December! Worlds Aid Day is on the 1st of December, and it's an opportunity to spread awareness of HIV, show support to those living with with HIV, and commemorate those who have died of AIDS related illnesses. There are several ways to get involved – you can attend the local vigil event at Sackville Gardens in Manchester and you can fundraise and show support to the George House Trust.

Salford’s Testing team has given out 100,000 rapid test kits at libraries, leisure centres, rapid test centres, events and in shopping centres. THANK YOU for doing your bit to keep Salford safe. Please keep going! As winter approaches it’s more important than ever to do what we can to stop the spread. 

Have a look at the Festive funding E-bulletin early. This addition is packed with local and national funds that could make a real difference, like the Wellbeing Matters Green Asset Fund  on page 4 or the Fat Beehive Fund on page 14. 

Vulnerable households in Salford will be able to access the new Household Support Fund to help them with essentials over the winter months as the country continues its recovery from the pandemic.

Co-op Foundation are offering funding between £75k and £100k to support food and farming projects that are tackling the climate crisis by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Apply by 10 December.

We're looking for a Community Connector to join our team. Your role will be to work with parents and/or carers (and sometimes the wider family unit) to connect them into local groups and organisations with the aim of improving their wellbeing. This is a crucial role for Salford CVS and we are looking for someone who can hit the ground running to help us deliver this aspect of our work. If you know someone who may be a good fit, please share this role with them.

The Training and Development Worker is an exciting and rewarding role that will lead on coordinating training delivery, and the development of the training framework for Answer Cancer, the Greater Manchester Cancer Screening Engagement Programme. In this crucial role, you will deliver training to a range of stakeholders and provide overall training coordination and support across the different Answer Cancer workstreams.