Salford CVS

Provides assistance with funding opportunities, and also offers back-office and support services for smaller organisations (for example payroll, bookkeeping, DBS checks, minute-taking, event management) to relieve operational burden.

Acts as a bridge between the VCSE sector and public sector in Salford, supporting cohort-wide representation, partnership work and strategic frameworks (eg the Compact, networks, collaborative agreements) to ensure community groups’ perspectives are included in city plans.

Offers specialist information, advice and development support for voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in Salford. Services include training for staff, volunteers and trustees, development work around governance, safeguarding, digital/data protection, and help with business continuity and funding.