Springboard Opportunities
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Making a positive difference to people & communities since 1992.
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MPs warn the UK Govt that NI’s Local Growth Fund 70/30 split cuts voluntary sector funding by 64%.
This reinforces what the sector has been saying: 11,000 people could lose support & 400 jobs at risk.
The clock is ticking.
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#NICantWait
This reinforces what the sector has been saying: 11,000 people could lose support & 400 jobs at risk.
The clock is ticking.
🔗 tinyurl.com/tr728tp5
#NICantWait
Local Growth Fund: MPs write to UK Government over voluntary sector funding cut - Committees - UK Parliament
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January 23, 2026 at 1:25 PM
MPs warn the UK Govt that NI’s Local Growth Fund 70/30 split cuts voluntary sector funding by 64%.
This reinforces what the sector has been saying: 11,000 people could lose support & 400 jobs at risk.
The clock is ticking.
🔗 tinyurl.com/tr728tp5
#NICantWait
This reinforces what the sector has been saying: 11,000 people could lose support & 400 jobs at risk.
The clock is ticking.
🔗 tinyurl.com/tr728tp5
#NICantWait
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Our open letter is published today in the Irish News, Belfast Telegraph & News Letter.
A 64% cut to funding tackling economic inactivity is not reform — it dismantles proven support that changes lives and protects services.
Read more: bit.ly/49MsSVc
#NICantWait
A 64% cut to funding tackling economic inactivity is not reform — it dismantles proven support that changes lives and protects services.
Read more: bit.ly/49MsSVc
#NICantWait
January 21, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Our open letter is published today in the Irish News, Belfast Telegraph & News Letter.
A 64% cut to funding tackling economic inactivity is not reform — it dismantles proven support that changes lives and protects services.
Read more: bit.ly/49MsSVc
#NICantWait
A 64% cut to funding tackling economic inactivity is not reform — it dismantles proven support that changes lives and protects services.
Read more: bit.ly/49MsSVc
#NICantWait
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Today at Stormont, the voluntary & community sector stood together.
These services are lifelines — not optional extras.
We thank those who stood with us. Now the NI Executive, MPs & UK Govt must act: reverse the 70/30 split and protect services.
Read more: bit.ly/49MsSVc
#NICantWait
These services are lifelines — not optional extras.
We thank those who stood with us. Now the NI Executive, MPs & UK Govt must act: reverse the 70/30 split and protect services.
Read more: bit.ly/49MsSVc
#NICantWait
January 21, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Today at Stormont, the voluntary & community sector stood together.
These services are lifelines — not optional extras.
We thank those who stood with us. Now the NI Executive, MPs & UK Govt must act: reverse the 70/30 split and protect services.
Read more: bit.ly/49MsSVc
#NICantWait
These services are lifelines — not optional extras.
We thank those who stood with us. Now the NI Executive, MPs & UK Govt must act: reverse the 70/30 split and protect services.
Read more: bit.ly/49MsSVc
#NICantWait
𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙬
We’re Hiring: Youth Worker (Full-Time)
Join our PEACEPLUS funded Journeys Programme to support young people in self-development and building positive futures!
springboard-opps.org/careers/
We’re Hiring: Youth Worker (Full-Time)
Join our PEACEPLUS funded Journeys Programme to support young people in self-development and building positive futures!
springboard-opps.org/careers/
January 20, 2026 at 11:21 AM
𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙬
We’re Hiring: Youth Worker (Full-Time)
Join our PEACEPLUS funded Journeys Programme to support young people in self-development and building positive futures!
springboard-opps.org/careers/
We’re Hiring: Youth Worker (Full-Time)
Join our PEACEPLUS funded Journeys Programme to support young people in self-development and building positive futures!
springboard-opps.org/careers/
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You could be eligible for a fully funded apprenticeship
in Youth Work or Business Admin with Springboard.
Work with experienced professionals, learn practical skills, and get paid while you train.
Learn more springboard-opps.org/projects/app...
You could be eligible for a fully funded apprenticeship
in Youth Work or Business Admin with Springboard.
Work with experienced professionals, learn practical skills, and get paid while you train.
Learn more springboard-opps.org/projects/app...
January 15, 2026 at 9:15 AM
📣𝐅𝐔𝐋𝐋𝐘 𝐅𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 📣
You could be eligible for a fully funded apprenticeship
in Youth Work or Business Admin with Springboard.
Work with experienced professionals, learn practical skills, and get paid while you train.
Learn more springboard-opps.org/projects/app...
You could be eligible for a fully funded apprenticeship
in Youth Work or Business Admin with Springboard.
Work with experienced professionals, learn practical skills, and get paid while you train.
Learn more springboard-opps.org/projects/app...
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Young people in Belfast have been taking part in a project looking at division in historically deprived communities
'To move forward with peace, we have to talk about the elephant in the room'
www.belfastlive.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Young people in Belfast have been taking part in a project looking at division in historically deprived communities
October 2, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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What a privilege to spend time with the amazing youth workers @springboardopps.bsky.social this week, sharing their #NewScripts for Mental Health — rooted in respect, connection, and community 💙
Find out more about New Script 👇
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Find out more about New Script 👇
www.nlb.ie/campaigns/me...
October 1, 2025 at 3:19 PM
What a privilege to spend time with the amazing youth workers @springboardopps.bsky.social this week, sharing their #NewScripts for Mental Health — rooted in respect, connection, and community 💙
Find out more about New Script 👇
www.nlb.ie/campaigns/me...
Find out more about New Script 👇
www.nlb.ie/campaigns/me...
The Wall2Wall group spent their first day in Cyprus being welcomed into the last divided capital in Europe!
They crossed peace barriers that split one community from another, something that resonates all too well with young people from NI.
They crossed peace barriers that split one community from another, something that resonates all too well with young people from NI.
October 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The Wall2Wall group spent their first day in Cyprus being welcomed into the last divided capital in Europe!
They crossed peace barriers that split one community from another, something that resonates all too well with young people from NI.
They crossed peace barriers that split one community from another, something that resonates all too well with young people from NI.
We're hiring!!
springboard-opps.org/careers/
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September 29, 2025 at 1:41 PM
We're hiring!!
springboard-opps.org/careers/
springboard-opps.org/careers/
PowerUp youth advisory group have had a spectacular week so far in Cyprus. They have been embracing their studies abroad with a jam packed schedule, leaning into the lessons and experiences of the trip.
September 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
PowerUp youth advisory group have had a spectacular week so far in Cyprus. They have been embracing their studies abroad with a jam packed schedule, leaning into the lessons and experiences of the trip.
The PowerUP youth advisory group have landed safely in Nicosia, Cyprus, for their international study visit.
September 9, 2025 at 10:52 AM
The PowerUP youth advisory group have landed safely in Nicosia, Cyprus, for their international study visit.
Year 2 HeadStart participants gathered in a day of reflection and celebration to mark the end of their transformational 2-year journey on the Skills for Life and Work programme!
Read more here: springboard-opps.org/news/headsta...
@economy-ni.gov.uk #SFLW #skillsforlifeandwork
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@economy-ni.gov.uk #SFLW #skillsforlifeandwork
HeadStart Year 2 Participants Reflect on Transformational Journey • Springboard Opportunities
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August 19, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Year 2 HeadStart participants gathered in a day of reflection and celebration to mark the end of their transformational 2-year journey on the Skills for Life and Work programme!
Read more here: springboard-opps.org/news/headsta...
@economy-ni.gov.uk #SFLW #skillsforlifeandwork
Read more here: springboard-opps.org/news/headsta...
@economy-ni.gov.uk #SFLW #skillsforlifeandwork
Journeys Camp 2025 was phenomenal!
Over 2 days, young people from Belfast, Limavady, Derry/Londonderry, Cavan & Monaghan came together for connection, activities & friendship.
Stay tuned next week for more from this unforgettable gathering!
@seupb.bsky.social
Over 2 days, young people from Belfast, Limavady, Derry/Londonderry, Cavan & Monaghan came together for connection, activities & friendship.
Stay tuned next week for more from this unforgettable gathering!
@seupb.bsky.social
August 15, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Journeys Camp 2025 was phenomenal!
Over 2 days, young people from Belfast, Limavady, Derry/Londonderry, Cavan & Monaghan came together for connection, activities & friendship.
Stay tuned next week for more from this unforgettable gathering!
@seupb.bsky.social
Over 2 days, young people from Belfast, Limavady, Derry/Londonderry, Cavan & Monaghan came together for connection, activities & friendship.
Stay tuned next week for more from this unforgettable gathering!
@seupb.bsky.social
It's #InternationalYouthDay2025 we want to highlight some of the proud achievements of our young people.
Morell from our Directions PYDP has secured a place at Start 360 to study her Level 2 Youth Work! We’re delighted she has made this step towards her future!
Morell from our Directions PYDP has secured a place at Start 360 to study her Level 2 Youth Work! We’re delighted she has made this step towards her future!
August 12, 2025 at 9:19 AM
It's #InternationalYouthDay2025 we want to highlight some of the proud achievements of our young people.
Morell from our Directions PYDP has secured a place at Start 360 to study her Level 2 Youth Work! We’re delighted she has made this step towards her future!
Morell from our Directions PYDP has secured a place at Start 360 to study her Level 2 Youth Work! We’re delighted she has made this step towards her future!
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“If I could talk to people in power about mental health, I would tell them to listen to what people actually want instead of telling us what we need.” - a quote from a @springboardopps.bsky.social Youth Ambassador 💙
If you could talk to people in power, what would you tell them? 🤔
If you could talk to people in power, what would you tell them? 🤔
August 8, 2025 at 10:25 AM
“If I could talk to people in power about mental health, I would tell them to listen to what people actually want instead of telling us what we need.” - a quote from a @springboardopps.bsky.social Youth Ambassador 💙
If you could talk to people in power, what would you tell them? 🤔
If you could talk to people in power, what would you tell them? 🤔
Our Directions participants have shared their experience of their good relations studies so far...
#Directions #IFI #RuralAction #PYDP
#Directions #IFI #RuralAction #PYDP
August 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Our Directions participants have shared their experience of their good relations studies so far...
#Directions #IFI #RuralAction #PYDP
#Directions #IFI #RuralAction #PYDP
HeadStart participants recently paid a visit to The People' s Kitchen Belfast to learn more about how the organisation supports people in the city dealing with homelessness. The group came together to build packs of essential items to donate upon their visit for those in need.
August 5, 2025 at 10:16 AM
HeadStart participants recently paid a visit to The People' s Kitchen Belfast to learn more about how the organisation supports people in the city dealing with homelessness. The group came together to build packs of essential items to donate upon their visit for those in need.
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“Change is inevitable, just like in nature, and nothing is permanent - this gives hope.”
Earlier this week, #NewScript activists met with @springboardopps.bsky.social Youth Ambassadors in the beautiful surroundings of Gairdín an Phobail 🌱 to chat all things #Give5 and New Script!
Earlier this week, #NewScript activists met with @springboardopps.bsky.social Youth Ambassadors in the beautiful surroundings of Gairdín an Phobail 🌱 to chat all things #Give5 and New Script!
July 31, 2025 at 10:55 AM
“Change is inevitable, just like in nature, and nothing is permanent - this gives hope.”
Earlier this week, #NewScript activists met with @springboardopps.bsky.social Youth Ambassadors in the beautiful surroundings of Gairdín an Phobail 🌱 to chat all things #Give5 and New Script!
Earlier this week, #NewScript activists met with @springboardopps.bsky.social Youth Ambassadors in the beautiful surroundings of Gairdín an Phobail 🌱 to chat all things #Give5 and New Script!
Springboard had our collective social to Let's go Hydro this week in celebration of the success of the young people so far!
It was great to see all the young people on our programmes come together and decompress after the amazing work they have put in. Well done to our brilliant young people!
It was great to see all the young people on our programmes come together and decompress after the amazing work they have put in. Well done to our brilliant young people!
July 10, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Springboard had our collective social to Let's go Hydro this week in celebration of the success of the young people so far!
It was great to see all the young people on our programmes come together and decompress after the amazing work they have put in. Well done to our brilliant young people!
It was great to see all the young people on our programmes come together and decompress after the amazing work they have put in. Well done to our brilliant young people!
Our latest news story is live!
Journeys brought young people from across the city together for the Small Worlds Masterclass hosted by NI Together CIC and Law Centre NI.
Read more on our website! @seupb.bsky.social
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Journeys brought young people from across the city together for the Small Worlds Masterclass hosted by NI Together CIC and Law Centre NI.
Read more on our website! @seupb.bsky.social
springboard-opps.org/news/springb...
Springboard Participants Celebrate Diversity With Small Worlds • Springboard Opportunities
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June 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Our latest news story is live!
Journeys brought young people from across the city together for the Small Worlds Masterclass hosted by NI Together CIC and Law Centre NI.
Read more on our website! @seupb.bsky.social
springboard-opps.org/news/springb...
Journeys brought young people from across the city together for the Small Worlds Masterclass hosted by NI Together CIC and Law Centre NI.
Read more on our website! @seupb.bsky.social
springboard-opps.org/news/springb...
Our Directions group had an informative visit to the Crumlin Road Gaol today. One of the group commented, "It's hard to face this part of our history sometimes, but after today I do feel like it's important to acknowledge. It wasn't that long ago this gaol was in use."
#goodrelations
#goodrelations
June 26, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Our Directions group had an informative visit to the Crumlin Road Gaol today. One of the group commented, "It's hard to face this part of our history sometimes, but after today I do feel like it's important to acknowledge. It wasn't that long ago this gaol was in use."
#goodrelations
#goodrelations
NEW Health & Social Care Programme
This FREE programme gives you the tools and confidence to thrive in the healthcare sector.
👩⚕️ What to Expect:
✅ Hands-on training and support
✅ Industry-recognised qualifications
✅ CV, job application & interview prep
✅ Pathways into employment/further training
This FREE programme gives you the tools and confidence to thrive in the healthcare sector.
👩⚕️ What to Expect:
✅ Hands-on training and support
✅ Industry-recognised qualifications
✅ CV, job application & interview prep
✅ Pathways into employment/further training
June 24, 2025 at 2:29 PM
NEW Health & Social Care Programme
This FREE programme gives you the tools and confidence to thrive in the healthcare sector.
👩⚕️ What to Expect:
✅ Hands-on training and support
✅ Industry-recognised qualifications
✅ CV, job application & interview prep
✅ Pathways into employment/further training
This FREE programme gives you the tools and confidence to thrive in the healthcare sector.
👩⚕️ What to Expect:
✅ Hands-on training and support
✅ Industry-recognised qualifications
✅ CV, job application & interview prep
✅ Pathways into employment/further training
👏 In May over 180 young people came together for PowerUp’s youth panel event at the @Shankill Women's Centre diving into powerful conversations on mental health and wellbeing.
June 12, 2025 at 11:22 AM
👏 In May over 180 young people came together for PowerUp’s youth panel event at the @Shankill Women's Centre diving into powerful conversations on mental health and wellbeing.