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Community Group of the Year

The Community Group of the Year award will celebrate the group that has made the most outstanding contribution to Salford this year.

Our Judges have shortlisted the following finalists for 2025. You can vote below for the person you would like to win until 6 March 2025.

Connect Talent CIO

Connect Talent CIO

Connect Talent CIO fosters social inclusion, empowers communities, and bridges the digital divide in Salford. Over the past year, their impact includes training over 50 individuals in digital skills, providing free data and devices to households, and helping over 40 individuals secure employment through tailored workshops and mentoring. The organization has also supported individuals with EU Settlement Scheme and visa applications, and hosted community outreach events, engaging over 500 attendees. Connect Talent provides a supportive and inclusive environment and embodies the true spirit of Salford.

Ordsall Community Arts

Ordsall art community centre

Ordsall Community Arts Centre is a welcoming hub where people from across Salford come together to learn new skills, express creativity, and build meaningful connections. The centre offers a range of activities, including wood carving, pyrography, gardening, arts and crafts, local history and ‘memory makers’ for those living with cognitive impairment, providing both personal enrichment and opportunities for collaborative community projects. Beyond creative activities, Ordsall Community Arts Centre works with Achieve, Salford Youth Justice, Jak’s World and Salford Unemployed Community Resource Centre, providing their clients with the therapeutic benefits of art and signposting advice for those in need. The centre operates on the principle that creative opportunities should be available to all, staffed by volunteers working under the motto ‘all welcome, always free!’ .

Broughton Trust Adult Learning Team

Broughton Trust Adult Learning Team

The Broughton Trust Adult Learning Team has gone above and beyond and supported Overseas Nationals who have settled in Salford. They have created a warm and welcoming environment where newcomers can make friends and practice English. Over the last 12 months they have had over 700 learners on their courses and supported 97 people into employment. As well as offering English classes, team members have also offered extra activities, including cookery classes, picnics, and trips to local attractions.

100th Salford Scout Group

100th Salford Scout Group

The 100th Salford Scout Group has been a beacon of community spirit for nearly five decades, supporting thousands of young people and equipping them with essential skills and values. A cornerstone of their recent work is the Santa Super Sleigh, which they took over in 2020 and expanded, bringing festive joy and raising over £4,000 annually to support their activities. As the largest Scout group in Salford, they support around 100 young people through various sections, fostering leadership, teamwork, resilience, and community service. Their impact extends beyond their members, uniting the broader community through initiatives like the Santa Super Sleigh, litter picks, and bulb planting.

Talk About It Mate

Talk About It Mate

Talk About It Mate has had a profound positive impact on men's mental wellbeing in Salford. Founded in 2017 to address a gap in mental health support, Talk About It Mate offers programmes like weekly walks, men's peer support groups, workshops, and events. These initiatives provide safe spaces for men to share their struggles, and find solidarity and understanding. By normalising conversations about mental health and engaging men before crises escalate, the organisation helps individuals transition from barely coping to actively thriving. Their work not only benefits participants but also extends to families and the broader community, promoting a culture of mental wellness and openness.

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Spirit of Salford Community Awards 2025

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