The Trusted Voices: Women's Health Community Research Project in Salford is offering investments of up to £5,000 to deliver community-led insight into women's (18+) health in Salford by recruiting and paying two community researchers to undertake engagement for 30 hours between July 2026 - April 2027.
What is the purpose of Trusted Voices?
The Trusted voices project aims to strengthen community insight-gathering across Greater Manchester. It's purpose is to improve the VCSE sector's ability to listen to and capture the experiences of people facing the poorest health outcomes by supporting organisations to develop their community-led research and insight ability.
The research model and questions have been developed. This fund is about using this model to gather the insight and experiences from the community you have strong relationships and connections with.
Funded projects must focus on generating insight relating to the programme's three priority areas, which are understanding womens access to and experiences of:
- Menstrual health and menopause support (including gynaecological care)
- Mental health and wellbeing support
- Fertility, pregnancy and perinatal support in Salford
Trusted Voices is funded through NHS Greater Manchester and managed by 10GM
Who can apply?
VCSE organisations in Salford who meet the criteria below
- Constituted as a voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE)
- Based in Salford ORN have a strong track record of delivery in Salford
- Be a FULL MEMBER of Salford CVS at the time of application. and currently adhere to the eligibility criteria for full memberships of Salford CVS - fore more details or to apply for membership see: www.salfordcvs.co.uk/membership-0.
- Have an organisational bank account with 2 signatories who are not related to each other OR have a holding account at Salford CVS
- Fully up to date with grant reporting to Salford CVS (if applicable)
- Have a proven track record of working with/supporting women in Salford.
How much can a partnership apply for?
Up to £5,000
How to apply
Read the guidance notes in full to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria of the fund.
Contact Joe Kendal, Research and Insight worker via email at joe.kendal@salfordcvs.co.uk to discuss your eligibility and to request an application form.
If this is your first time applying to a Salford CVS fund, read this blog which explains a bit more about applying.
Application deadline
Please submit a completed application to grants@salfordcvs.co.uk before 12pm (midday) on Friday 26th June 2026.
Key documents
Download the Guidance Notes (Word or PDF).