Salford Family Hub network is keen to grow the range of services and activities on offer for families at the Family Hubs, satellite sites and other venues in local neighbourhoods. It has secured further funding under the ‘Starting Life Well’ programme to support VCSE organisations in delivering such activities.
Funding is available from £2,000-£5,000 for organisations looking to deliver services and activities within the Family Hubs partnership for a period of up to 12 months.
Groups are strongly advised to work with a member of the Salford CVS team - please contact grants@salfordcvs.co.uk
Funding priorities:
- Infant feeding (staff must have relevant qualifications)
- Parenting support
- Perinatal Mental Health and Parent-Infant Relationship Support
- Early Language and Home Learning Environment
Projects must:
- be branded as ‘Family Hub’ provision (using the Family Hub logo on ALL promotional material)
- promote their provision on the MyCity Directory and keep it fully updated with any changes in a timely manner
- undertake a formal Family Hub induction
- complete a ‘Family registration form’ for each new family accessing provision and complete the Family Hub registers for every session.
- These signing in sheets must be fully completed including name of session, date and contact number of group leader delivering the group.
- Advance notification of any session that needs to be cancelled e.g. due to staff sickness/annual leave etc
- Provide risk assessment for the space being used and the activity/group being delivered.
- Promote the wider Family Hub offer with families.
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
With a maximum turnover of £2.5m
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
Meet local need as expressed in the Funding Priority Areas and adherence to the Key Principles of being a Family Hubs delivery partner and engage in dialogue with Salford CVS Family Hubs Development Team.
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 3rd October 2025.