Vote for your local Springboard Heroes

The finalists for the annual Springboard Heroes Awards have been announced

Visit www.salixhomes.co.uk/ heroes2023 to watch a short video of each of the finalists and cast your vote online.

The deadline for voting closes on Friday, September 8 and the winners will be announced on Salix Homes Facebook page the following week.

The finalists for the Springboard Heroes Awards 2023 are:

Chandos Bowling Club:

For more than 50 years, Chandos Bowling Club, based in Weaste, has been at the heart of the community, providing a welcoming sporting and social activity that is open to all. Its members describe it as an “oasis in the middle of Salford” and for many it’s been a lifeline for helping to overcome isolation or mental health issues. The club is a community in itself, offering a safe and inclusive place to exercise, meet with friends and get some fresh air, providing lasting benefits to people’s health and wellbeing.

Salford Forum for Refugees and People Seeking Asylum:

The forum is made up of representatives from local community groups to provide help and support to refugees and people seeking asylum in Salford. Together they organise events and initiatives to help promote community cohesion, and recently held a Compassion into Action event to celebrate Refugee Week. As Salford’s changing population becomes more diverse, holding events in the community and raising awareness about the issues affecting the lives of refugees and asylum seekers, becomes increasingly important, as it creates opportunities to bring together a range of people from different backgrounds.

Ordsall Community Arts Centre:

Ordsall Community Arts Centre is a long-established community arts group providing arts and education opportunities for local people of all ages. They run a wide range of art-based activities from their base in Robert Hall Street including woodwork workshops, sewing and craft activities and knit and natter sessions.

The group’s volunteers are real advocates for using art to improve health and wellbeing, with some members having overcome brain injuries using art to support their cognitive rehabilitation.

Visit from the Stork:

Visit from the Stork is based at the Emmanuel Church on Langworthy Road and supports new parents and parents-to-be across Salford and Greater Manchester. Its vision is for all parents to be equipped with the resources they need to achieve a better quality of life for themselves and their family. They provide access to essential equipment for babies and children, low-cost toys and run groups and activities for families including breastfeeding support and parent and baby classes. They also work closely with last year’s Springboard Heroes winner – Manchester City Mission, providing baby and childcare essentials for families experiencing poverty.