The Wellbeing Matters Community Asset Fund will be awarding grants from £2,500 - £10,000 to help build VCSE organisations capacity to receive and support the health and wellbeing of social prescribing referrals from the Wellbeing Matters programme.
The Wellbeing Matters programme is a social prescribing approach where Community Connectors link people to VCSE-led community activities, groups and services to improve their health and wellbeing. For more information about the Wellbeing Matters programme and Social Prescribing, please visit the links below:
https://www.salfordcvs.co.uk/wellbeing-matters
https://www.salfordcvs.co.uk/social-prescribing-what-it
This fund aims to help build and develop the capacity of these local organisations and services, creating a diverse and resilient range of destinations for Community Connectors to link individuals to.
The Wellbeing Matters Community Asset Fund is supported by Salford Integrated Care Partnership (ICP), as part of the Third Sector Fund.
Fund Priorities
Proposals for this round of funding are sought that address identified gaps in provision for Wellbeing Matters referrals. These are:
- Face-to-face befriending Proposals are welcomed from organisations that can befriend and support those who may feel lonely and isolated. This could be 1.2.1 and/or group peer support activity. Proposals supporting those of different age ranges are welcomed (18+).
- Nutrition advice and support. Proposals are welcomed from VCSE organisations with appropriate experience / qualifications to be able to provide dietary advice and support (including cooking and cooking on a budget.
- Physical activities and movement with a social focus for younger adults. Proposals for options for those aged 18-35 and/or in green spaces are welcomed.
- Activities for refugee and asylum seekers. Proposals welcomed for creative and cultural activities, physical activity / movement and low level mental health and wellbeing activities.
- Wider proposals – whilst the four identified gaps in provision (above) form the primary focus for this round of funding, other options for social prescribing destinations will be considered. All such proposals will need to outline the health and wellbeing benefits of provision.
Projects that serve these priorities will be prioritised at panel.
It is strongly recommended to discuss how or whether your ideas fit these priorities closely. Please contact the Wellbeing Matters team:
Emma Eastwood, Wellbeing Matters Development Worker
By email: emma.eastwood@salfordcvs.co.uk or call 07421 127 637
Nosheela Rashid, Wellbeing Matters Development Worker
By email: nosheela.rashid@salfordcvs.co.uk or call 07421 127 639
or
grants@salfordcvs.co.uk FAO Niamh Meehan
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
Have a maximum turnover of £2m
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
How to apply
Read the guidance notes in full to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria of the fund.
We recommend that you attend one of our online Meet the Funder sessions.
Sign up here: https://www.salfordcvs.co.uk/form/wbmcaf25-meet-the-funder
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.
Application deadline
Please submit a completed application to grants@salfordcvs.co.uk before 12:00 on Friday 19th September 2025.
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