Meet the Salford CVS team:
- Senior Managers
- Administration
- Finance/HR
- Communications/Information
- Strategy/Policy/Voice/Influence
- Capacity Building
- Active Communities
- Grants and Investments
- Programmes
Senior Managers
The Salford CVS senior management team leads the organisation by setting strategic direction and overseeing operations. Our senior management team provide leadership and support to staff, manage high-level stakeholder relationships, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. To find out more about our priorities as an organisation take a look at our What we do page. To get in touch go to the Contact us page.
Alison Page
Chief Executive
Kirsten Robinson
Director of Finance
Kate Simpson
Director of Delivery
What do you enjoy about your role?
"I feel privileged to work with such a fun, hardworking, and supportive team here at CVS. In my role, I’m involved in delivering across multiple programmes, from health to place, and I love the variety this brings. I feel fortunate to be part of work that makes a real difference in Salford".
Administration
The Salford CVS Administration and Finance Teams handle essential operational and financial functions to support staff and members. If you’d like to find out more about what services our administration and finance team offer to members, including DBS checks, take a look at our Backroom Services webpage
Helen O'Brien
Administrative Officer
"In my role I speak to a variety of different people. I like that I get to see how Salford CVS works together with the VCSE sector, and partners, to support Salford communities".
Rachel Sadler
Administrative Officer
"What I enjoy most about my role is seeing all of the good work that goes on in Salford’s VCSE sector and getting to work with a team of like-minded people who care about our sector".
Natalie Demou
Administrative Officer
I enjoy helping people on the phone and doing their DBS checks and also supporting my colleagues."
Finance/HR
Dereck Mzungu
Finance Manager
Samantha Hill
Finance Officer
Betsy Mak
Finance Assistant
Shahida Gaya
HR Officer
"I'm looking forward to making things better behind the scenes tidying up our HR processes, creating useful templates, and using data to really understand and improve how our staff experience things here. I'm also passionate about making sure every candidate who comes into contact with Salford CVS feels genuinely welcomed and valued. First impressions matter, and I want people to leave the process feeling excited about being part of an organization that's doing something meaningful for the people of Salford".
Communications/Information
The Salford CVS Communications Team lead on internal and external communications. They send out our weekly E-Bulletin and collect information and events to add to our noticeboards. They also host communications focused training sessions that aim to build communications capacity for individuals and organisations in Salford. For more information email: Communications@salfordcvs.co.uk
Hannah Powell
Communications and Information Coordinator
"I feel we are lucky, as a Communications Team, as we have an overview of the amazing projects and people working in Salford CVS and across the VCSE sector in Salford. I love being able to showcase and help publicise the work of the sector and give the individuals working and volunteering the recognition they deserve".
Imogen
Communications and Information Worker
"In my role, I’m fortunate to witness the amazing work being carried out by the VCSE sector and individuals across Salford, especially through social media and working with groups. One of the highlights of my job is transforming that information into engaging visuals and printed materials that help make it more accessible. It's a joy to be a part of showcasing the incredible contributions the VCSE sector in Salford makes".
Stephen Leverett
Communications Assistant
"After completing a six‑month work placement via Salford Futures, I am incredibly grateful to be fully part of the Comms team. I help create social media content, develop Padlet boards and support community outreach for the Salford community. It means a lot to know that my work helps connect people with services and support that can really make a difference".
Strategy/Policy/Voice/Influence
Michelle Warburton
Senior Strategic Lead
"In my role I am strategic lead for Salford CVS in the areas of Children and Young People, Safeguarding (both Adults and Children) Community Safety, Social Value and Inclusion. I sit on a range of strategic partnerships representing Salford CVS aiming to influence decisions. I also have oversight of all of Salford CVS's VCSE Sector Voice and Influence work, including our Young People's Seldom Heard Event and our Vocal Forums. I also manage our Research & Insight work which includes the State of the Sector and other research or VCSE engagement work. I am also responsible for the operational delivery of some of the partnership work, in particular Family Hub and VRU Community Led Support. My job is very varied and broad which is what I enjoy most about it. I get to work in partnership with a wide range of leaders from within public sector organisations and VCSE organisations who work together to make changes for residents in Salford which is amazing".
Bruce Poole
Senior Strategic Lead
Andrew Mossop
VCSE Strategic Lead - Health & Social Care
Nicola Swann
VCSE Strategic Lead (Mental Health and Wider Wellbeing)
"I will say that my favourite part of my role is getting around the City to meet VCSE sector services, seeing their amazing work always reminds me of why I am here, to build a system that supports people with what they need, where they need".
Jon Monk
Strategic Lead (Place)
Niamh Meehan
Grants Development Worker
What do you enjoy about your role?
"My role is very varied as a member of the Grants Team. My weeks are a mixture of working in the office on reports and developing our grants, and being out and about in the community visiting groups. I really enjoy meeting the amazing people who run activities, and using our website and communications platforms to spread the word about the great things happening in Salford".
Joe Kendal
Research and Insight Worker
"My role here at Salford CVS is that of Research and Insight Worker. It is a fantastic job in that I can spotlight some of the amazing work that is undertaken by our member organisations every day here in Salford. It is a privilege to meet and engage with the brilliant people who underpin our sector and to see for myself the huge impact of the work they do".
Karl Chisipochinyi
Community Connection Worker (Family Hub)
"My name is Karl Chisipochinyi (Chee-See-Po-Chin-Eee), and I’m one of two Community Connection workers, working in partnership with Salford Council, supporting individuals and families to improve their overall well-being. With experience working with children and young people in care, and having previously served as a Community Connector in Broughton, I’m deeply passionate about creating meaningful connections, advocating for those who need a voice, and helping people thrive within their communities".
Rachel Shenton
Community Connection Worker (Family Hub)
"My name is Rachel Shenton, and I’m one of two Community Connection Workers, working in partnership with Salford Council. In my role, I support parents, carers, and individuals by focusing on what truly matters to them and helping them connect with the right services and opportunities within their community. With many years experience as an Early Years teacher and recently as a Community Connector in Salford, I bring both a person-centred approach and a good understanding of the local area to my work as a Community Navigator".
Stewart Knights
Little Hulton Live Well Development Worker
"As a resident of Little Hulton I enjoy learning more about my local area and meeting passionate people who are interested in the future of our community".
Capacity Building
Salford CVS supports community groups and organisations and social enterprises, providing capacity-building services, such as training, guidance, and resources, to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of groups. They also build partnerships and collaborations within our community.
Anne-Marie Marshall
Services Manager
Jeremy Engineer
Development Worker
Beatty Osborne
Development Worker
What do you enjoy about your role?
"The feeling I get when a group or organisation doesn't feel alone in this anymore".
Martyn Willcock
Social Enterprise Development Worker
Liz Atkinson
Safeguarding Development Worker
"I deliver all our safeguarding courses for staff and volunteers who work directly with children, young people or adults at risk of harm. I enjoy meeting lots of different people and hearing about the great work that organisations around the borough are doing with children, young people and adults. I really enjoy designing training that includes the voices of people with lived experience. I also support organisations with their safeguarding policies, providing templates and guidance on how to make policies real for staff, volunteers and beneficiaries".
Active Communities
Ben Fowler
Active Communities Manager
"I’m Ben Fowler, and I’m Active Communities Manager. I oversee all activity and projects that involve active communities, from volunteering to physical activity. I join the dots between these to help Salford residents be active in their community. I enjoy spotting new opportunities for active community projects, that we can then try to pull partners and funding together for. I also enjoy the variety of projects – it’s a challenge overseeing so many different projects, but one I find rewarding to try and organise".
Claire Roberts
Volunteer Centre Coordinator
"In my role I meet with people who want to volunteer and connect them to volunteering opportunities. I support organisations by working with Volunteer Coordinators and giving them information and guidance on involving volunteers. We also run network meetings and training for Volunteer Coordinators and have an online volunteering portal where opportunities can be promoted. I really enjoy connecting with volunteers, their determination, sometimes when facing difficult challenges in their own lives is very inspiring. I enjoy working with Volunteer Coordinators, I have met some fantastic people over the years and their passion for the cause means our network meetings and training are full of interesting discussions. I also enjoy working closely with my colleague Grace, sharing ideas and developing more creative ways to support volunteers and Volunteer Coordinators".
Grace Kennedy
Volunteer Centre Development Worker
"As a volunteer development worker, I enjoy working closely with my colleague, Claire, to deliver a service that supports the needs of both individuals and volunteering organisations in Salford. My role involves developing volunteering opportunities through outreach, networking, promotion, and support. One of the greatest rewards is witnessing a volunteer find a role they truly enjoy and seeing the positive impact it creates. I enjoy building new connections and strengthening partnerships with organisations to raise awareness of the many benefits of volunteering so that we can better support those in hard-to-reach groups. As a Volunteer Centre, Claire and I maintain strong links with other volunteer coordinators in Salford, bringing them together for networking, information sharing and training but also providing them with resources and practical support when needed. For me, every day is unique and yet each one brings its own rewards".
Michael Carroll
Volunteering Development Worker
Nicola O’Neill
Volunteering Development Worker
Hannah McAdam
Development Worker (Movement and Physical Activity)
"In my role I’m lucky to work with a diverse range of brilliant organisations and communities across Salford, helping to create more opportunities for everyone to move more".
Anna Rahilly
Active Communities Development Worker
Harriet Pendlebury
Volunteering Development Worker (Women and Girls in Football)
What are you looking forward to about your new role?
"Finding out about all the brilliant VCSE work happening across Salford and working with current and future partners to foster a local football community where women and girl volunteers are welcomed, celebrated, valued, and supported."
Grants and Investments
To find out about our grants programme for 2024/25 take a look at our Funding page. If you're looking for funding, take a look at our Live Grants page and our Funding Support page.
Ella Bulbeck
Grants Manager
"I feel incredibly lucky to be able to see, hear and read about so many of the fantastic projects happening across Salford. From tiny community gardens to established, city-wide mental health partnership projects, the breadth of the good work happening across the city always leaves me feeling inspired. Although I enjoy meeting people in lots of different capacities, my favourite part of the role is being able to get out and about and meet some of the people the groups Salford CVS funds are able to support through their work".
Klaudia Miskis
Grants Coordinator
Honor Johnstone
Grants Development Worker
I have found that being a Grants Development Worker means I get to have a lot of variation in my work. From developing funds, working with community groups, to writing impact reports, I enjoy the different aspects of the role and having the opportunity to develop various skills. But, if I had to pick my favourite part out of it all, I would say I enjoy most meeting and working with so many people who are passionate to make a difference in their community!
Ashley Chapman
Grants Development Worker
"As a Grants Development Worker, I love getting to hear and read about all the creative, caring and innovative projects being designed and delivered for the people of Salford. Seeing the large number of applications coming in demonstrates just how many people are out there trying to do their bit for others and illustrates just how community-hearted Salford residents are".
Ganga Samarawickrama
Grants Assistant
"I am coordinating the Personal Recovery Support Fund under the Achieve grant. This grant supports the recovery journey of substance misusers, particularly by providing items and services. We get their requests through Achieve workers. Most of the time, they request laptops, smartphones & wi-fi connections to stay in touch with their recovery sessions and other social and personal affairs. Some of them need white goods so they can restart their life. Above all, most of the clients prefer to have gym passes so they can stay active, and it helps with their physical and mental wellbeing. I am really enjoying fulfilling these needs, as they will support their recovery journey in numerous ways. The best part is that I get their feedback through the Achieve Workers, passing over their gratitude, thanking me, sending their love, etc. I am humbly grateful that I can be a small part of their recovery journey".
Partnership Programmes
Salford CVS programme managers coordinate and oversee various projects and partnership programmes, ensuring they align with organisational goals and community needs. Our Programme Managers play a crucial role in facilitating communication, collaboration, and the successful delivery of partnerships.
Sandrine Beaunol
Programme Manager (Elevate Salford)
"The best part of my role is the daily opportunities to meet organisations and people whose only purpose is to serve, heal and generally improve the life of others".
Tom Lewis-Hood
Programme Support Officer (Elevate Salford)
“One of the best parts of my role is working with and supporting all of our Elevate Salford partners, and seeing the great work they do together, enabling participants from across Salford to move on in their journey. I really enjoy seeing the transformation in our participants through the collaboration and creativity from all involved”
Susan Crabb
Programme Manager (Answer Cancer)
"As the Answer Cancer Programme Manager, the thing I enjoy most about my role is working with our Cancer Champions and the community groups across Greater Manchester who are raising awareness of cancer and promoting breast, bowel and cervical screening. Our Champions and groups work with communities who have not previously engaged with traditional NHS ways of talking about cancer and they are having the important conversations that save lives. In my role, I get to meet Champions and community groups and see their work up close, which is a real privilege. I’m constantly impressed at the range of activities they are putting on to spread the word, the stories I am hearing and how dedicated they are. It is definitely the most wonderful part of my work".
Liam Hanley
Programme Manager (Live Well)
Nic Spiby-Roberts
Programme Manager (Wellbeing Matters)
"As the programme manager for Wellbeing Matters. I find the collaboration element of the role the most rewarding. Working with our brilliant programme partners on Wellbeing Matters, our city partners, our Primary Care Network’s to working with our vibrant and diverse VCSE community groups and organisations and seeing first hand what impact this can have to make Salford a more connected city. I enjoy the challenge of finding creative solutions to barriers that may impact local residents accessing support and looking for opportunities to make change".
Watch these short films on what some of the team love about their roles: www.salfordcvs.co.uk/meet-wellbeing-matters-team
Emma Eastwood
Development Worker (Wellbeing Matters)
"I love being able to work with and support an amazing range of community groups. The best part is when we can connect people to activities and support in their community to improve their health and wellbeing".
Nosheela Rashid
Development Worker (Wellbeing Matters)
Jenny Capper
Development Worker (Wellbeing Matters)
"The best bit is meeting clients, helping, supporting them and seeing the positive impact that volunteering makes to their lives"
Jerry Lawes
Long COVID/Hospital Discharge Worker (Wellbeing Matters)
"In my dual roles I am able to see very quickly the outcome of my work with people. In my Long COVID role (having lived with it myself) it is very rewarding to be able to assist people that are living with Long COVID to move forward and work through the symptoms which in some cases are quite severe and help to get their lives back. With my Home First role I am able to assist people to get discharged from hospital and get home to their loved ones as soon as possible and help promote further recovery for them and also free up much needed hospital beds".
Carolanne Mack
Programme Administrative Support Worker (Wellbeing Matters)
"My role plays to my strengths in the fact that I have had a very varied life myself and have worked supporting people in the Salford community for approximately 20 years in various settings. The best bit – supporting the service along with the Community Connectors which in turn support the public. I do like that no two days are the same and that I do still get the opportunity to have contact with clients and other services who refer in. I find it very rewarding when I work with a client who initially is very dismissive about what we can do to help them help themselves. Then feel the turn around once they realise that yes, we can support them. Since I started with CVS my skill set has been recognised and I have been able to adopt various tweaks and changes to my role and hours. I get job satisfaction at the end of the day when I know that every name presented / referred has had contact and that they know what is happening for them to enhance their wellbeing".
Reece Holmes
Wellbeing Matters Workwell VCSE Community Connector
Harry Ruxton
Programme Support Officer (Health & Social Care)