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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£1.1M
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Spending
£1.1M
Public benefits
The Trustees believe that each of our purposes satisfy both elements of the public benefit requirement. Purpose one - To provide opportunities to members of socially and economically disadvantaged communities to enable them to develop their capacity and skills in such a way that they are better able to identify and to help them meet their needs
and to participate more fully in their communities and society. The direct benefits which flow from purpose one are enhancement of individual and community capabilities, competences and skills. This includes increasing employability, supporting integration/re-integration within society and also includes improved wellbeing. These benefits are demonstrated through user feedback and regular independent evaluation of our services. This purpose does not give rise to any harm. The beneficiaries of this purpose are those facing disadvantage from any age group within the Island of Ireland. Purpose two - To promote mutual understanding, equality and diversity between people from diverse backgrounds. The direct benefits which flow from purpose two include knowledge sharing and promotion of an understanding of the challenges of sectarianism and racism and increased appreciation of equality and diversity. This results in greater knowledge and understanding about the issues affecting communities and enhanced appreciation of difference. A wider benefit which flows from this purpose is improved community and good relations. These benefits are demonstrated through user feedback and regular independent evaluation of our services. This purpose does not give rise to any harm. The beneficiaries of this purpose are the general public or a section of the public, such as those from a specific geographical area. Purpose three - To promote conflict resolution, reconciliation and peacebuilding within a national and international context with a view to the relief of suffering, building and maintaining social cohesion and trust within and between communities. The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include knowledge sharing and promotion of peace and reconciliation resulting in enhanced understanding and awareness of a range of issues which promote peace and reconciliation as a way forward. A wider benefit which flows from this purpose is improved community and good relations. These benefits are demonstrated through user feedback and regular independent evaluation of our services. This purpose does not lead to harm. The beneficiaries of this purpose are the general public or a section of the public, such as those from a specific geographical area. In relation to all purposes: The private benefits flowing from our purposes are the increase in knowledge, skills and understanding of Trustees, employees and people we work with which may be transferrable to other settings and payments made to employees in the form of salaries and wages and also to individuals/organisations who assist with some of our projects. These benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure the charity’s benefits are provided to our beneficiaries.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Established in 1992 Springboard is committed to building capacity, mutual understanding and peace, and to contributing positively to people and community development. In relation to our purpose to provide opportunities to members of socially and economically disadvantaged communities, Springboard promotes education, training or retraining,
professional and personal development, particularly to unemployed people; and provides support and activities that enable the development of skills, of capacity and capability that enhance social inclusion and participation in communities and society. In relation to our purpose to promote mutual understanding, equality and diversity between people from diverse backgrounds, Springboard promotes education and raising awareness in equality and diversity and the elimination of discrimination on any ground including of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religion; and provides activities to foster understanding between people of diverse backgrounds. In relation to our purpose to promote conflict resolution, reconciliation and peacebuilding within a national and international context and building and maintaining social cohesion and trust within and between divided communities; Springboard promotes understanding and education into the causes and effects of conflict, reconciliation and peacebuilding; and provides support and activities that enable development of skills and capacity in conflict resolution, reconciliation and peacebuilding. We deliver a variety of projects that build intercultural understanding, promote peace and a more inclusive society, as well as support personal development and employability. Springboard has a suite of accredited qualifications on national QCF framework and is an accredited centre for National Open College Network.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The prevention or relief of poverty
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation or the promotion of religious or racial harmony or equality and diversity
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- Adult training
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- General public
- Interface communities
- Unemployed/low income
- Voluntary and community sector
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Community development
- Counselling/support
- Cross-border/cross-community
- Cultural
- Economic development
- Education/training
- Grant making
- Research/evaluation
- Sport/recreation
- Youth development
