Springboard Project provides fun, play and opportunities for families and children of all abilities.
Springboard Project is a community based charity that increases the life chances of children and young people with disabilities and also families with young children irrespective of ability or status by providing safe inclusive recreation, play and leisure opportunities with parenting support and information services.
Why the community needs usWe provide play facilities families and children as well as activity sessions for disabled children from under 5 to 12 when they can use all our Springboard House play facilities We also have four peer mentoring "Buddy Scheme" groups for over 150 disabled youngsters aged 12-18 in Horsham District, Crawley Borough, Mid Sussex and Sutton Borough. Supported by our young volunteers, these experiences enable them to build life skills and enjoy socialising, which prepares them for adulthood.
Our impact on the communityWith our six children and young people's disability groups, we provide a range of positive activities and opportunities that would otherwise not be possible to experience with their families and ensure that we prevent the stress, anxiety, social isolation and breakdown that can occur in the whole family unit through the intense pressure of caring responsibilities. Our outcomes are aimed at increasing the skills and life chances of all our children and youngsters, whatever their ability may be.
Supporting and mentoring disabled children and young people aged from Birth - 18. They are all supported by young volunteers aged 14 upwards from local communities where we work, including Horsham, Crawley, Mid Sussex and London Borough of Sutton
