About the fund
The Healthy Schools Partnership Fund is offering grants up to £5,000 or £10,000 (depending on number of partner schools) to support partnership projects involving at least one Salford primary school and at least one voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisation.
What is the purpose of the fund?
The fund is looking to support projects that improve children’s health and wellbeing and build links between schools, families, and the wider community. The specific priorities are outlined in more detail under ‘Funding priorities’ (in the guidance below)
We believe a partnership approach can help achieve positive outcomes and provide mutual benefit for schools and the VCSE sector. For example, schools may gain access to new ideas, approaches, skills, and capacity to support the health and wellbeing of children; while VCSE organisations may be able to utilise school resources such as equipment and additional staff support. A VCSE organisation must be the lead partner for the project.
Who can apply?
- All Partnerships must have a VSCE organisation Lead Partner with a minimum turnover of £10,000
All VCSE organisations involved in a partnership must:
- Be a FULL MEMBER of Salford CVS at the time of application. To apply for membership, see: www.salfordcvs.co.uk/membership-0.
- Applications will only be considered from organisations based in Salford or that have a track record of working in Salford.
- Have a track record of supporting children and/or families.
Primary schools:
- Must be based in Salford and work primarily with children who are Salford residents.
- Independent schools are eligible to apply.
How much can a partnership apply for?
Up to £5,000 for partnerships with 1 primary school
Up to £10,000 for partnerships with 2-3 primary schools
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.
Meet the Funder Session
Salford CVS will be hosting a Meet the Funder session (online) on Monday 2nd June at 12pm - 1pm.
Click the link to register: Healthy Schools Partnership Fund - Meet the Funder | Salford CVS
Application deadline
Please submit a completed application to grants@salfordcvs.co.uk before 12pm (noon) Friday 27th June 2025.
Key documents
Download the Guidance Notes (Word or PDF).
Download the Application Form (Word).