Grants from £500 to £2,000 for VCSE organisations to pay for equipment, training, and making spaces accessible to support pregnant people, children with SEND, and families with children under 5.
The aim of the fund is to enable organisations to expand their offer and support families to lead healthier lifestyles.
This funding can be spent on:
- Equipment/materials to promote healthy lifestyles to families, for example:
- Outdoor equipment
- Cooking equipment/healthy refreshments
- Books and resources about healthy lifestyles
- Offroad prams
- Training on healthy lifestyles for under 5s to upskill staff, for example:
- Hygiene courses
- Nutrition courses
- Training for staff to provide outdoor activities e.g. forest school courses
- Accesibility enhancements/equipments/materials, for example:
- Adaptations for wheelchairs e.g. ramps
- Creation of a sensory room/space
- Equipment/materials to promote healthy lifestyles to pregnant people, for example:
- Yoga mats for pregnancy yoga
- Wellbeing resources for pregnant women/people
Which support one of the following priorities:
- Physical activity
- Oral health
- Healthy eating/nutrition
- Pre-natal/Pregnancy
- SEND support
- Accessibility support
- Mental health and wellbeing
This funding is not for delivering projects. Ineligible costs include:
- Staff time
- Venue hire
- Printing and promotional costs
- DBS checks for staff/volunteers
- Overheads
- Volunteer expenses
Groups are strongly advised to contact grants@salfordcvs.co.uk to discuss eligible costs.
Who can apply?
To apply, your group or organisation must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Constituted as a voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE) group or organisation
Full membership of Salford CVS at the time of application
Currently adhere to the eligibility criteria for full membership of Salford CVS – more details available at https://www.salfordcvs.co.uk/membership-0
Based in Salford OR have a strong track record of delivery in Salford
Have an organisational bank account with two signatories who are not related to each other OR a holding account at Salford CVS
Fully up to date with grant reporting to Salford CVS
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 or attend one of the Meet the Funder sessions, book on here https://www.salfordcvs.co.uk/form/early-years-investment-fund-meet
Application deadline
Please submit a completed application to grants@salfordcvs.co.uk before 12:00 on Friday 10th October 2025.