Salford Crisis Fund (COVID-19)

Salford Crisis Fund (COVID-19)
Funding Category: 
Coronavirus
Grant amount: 
Less than £1,000
Location: 
Salford
Deadline: 
Friday, 12 June, 2020

Fund now closed

The Salford Crisis Fund is a responsive fund offering VCSE organisations grants of up to £500 to help address immediate need arising from the coronavirus crisis. All applications must explain how you will support the health and wellbeing of local people affected by this crisis. This fund is not for general health and wellbeing projects.

Examples of what can be funded:

  • Provision of food and household items to vulnerable groups
  • Phone-based and other practical support to vulnerable groups / self-isolated households
  • Emotional wellbeing and mental health support to those in need
Who for: 

To apply to the Salford Crisis Fund your organisation must:

a) Be a member of Salford CVS* Only voluntary, community or social enterprise sector organisations can join Salford CVS. For further details of Salford CVS membership click here or apply online. When you apply you’ll need to upload a signed copy of your Constitution / Articles of Association.

b) Have Public Liability Insurance If you don’t currently have public liability insurance your bid will need to include the cost of this cover for 12-months. See this link for guidance on public liability insurance.

c) Have effective policies in place If your project involves children or vulnerable adults you’ll need to develop these policies before any grant can be approved. For advice and support on safeguarding contact us at office@salfordcvs.co.uk or phone 0161 787 7795.

*If you are a non-constituted mutual aid group you will need to link up with an established voluntary, community or social enterprise organisation to hold any grant you are awarded. See our directory for established groups: www.salfordcvs.co.uk/organisation-directory

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Salford CVS & Volunteer Centre
Registered address 
The Old Town Hall 
5 Irwell Place 
Salford, M30 0FN

Tel: 0161 787 7795 
Email:
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Salford CVS is the city-wide infrastructure organisation for the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector; providing specialist information, advice, development support and opportunities for influence and collaboration.