About Us
Spring Into Action is a Community Interest Company and launched in October 2012. Our vision is of an inclusive society where people with learning disabilities can fully participate. We do this by providing opportunities for people with learning disabilities to participate in activities, volunteer within services and find employment. We provide quality, inclusive services and work in partnership with other service providers to run regular sessions that allow service users opportunities to flourish and acheive their potential.
Our Aims are:
Access to safe, regular, affordable activities
Removing barriers to access mainstream service
Providing volunteer and employment opportunities
Sustainability of Spring into Action
Our Aims are:
Access to safe, regular, affordable activities
Removing barriers to access mainstream service
Providing volunteer and employment opportunities
Sustainability of Spring into Action
Our Staff
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Lucy Hamlin, Director
Lucy has experience working in the private and voluntary sectors and drives the Spring into Action team forward. She is passionate about providing meaningful activities for people with learning disabilities to excel. Lucy works from top to bottom, managing project's delivering work and developing the organisation. Dawn Vickers, Director Dawn has worked in marketing, PR and business development in both the private and public sectors and strategic management in adult education. She is a prolific networker, with loads of creative flair and energy, with particular strength in linking partners together to benefit service users. Dawn is also a singer in local bands. Adam Hartley, Director
Adam began his time with Spring into Action as a participant on a healthy lifestyles project in 2013 and in 2017 became a director. He is keen to help develop the organisation and carries out some work with the help of his PA. Adam loves holidays and is often jetting off to Benidorm with his organisation, Adams Arc. Pip Brodest, Director
Pip has been involved with Spring into Action as a participant since 2013. He is committed to everything that he attends and as a result, gained a Level 1 Sports Volunteer qualification. He is a key member of our training team. In his spare time Pip can be found appearing in local plays with his drama groups. Sam Leonard, Director
Sam has worked in social care all of her career working with people with learning disabilities and autism in a number of roles including supported living, self advocacy and strategic commissioning. She is passionate about making a difference to people’s lives and has a positive outlook on life. She is also a Director of her own company providing support for people with autism. She lives in East Lancashire, is married, has a son and a dog. Paul Topping, Director
Paul is a recent addition to the Spring Into Action team and is keen to get involved and assist in the continuing development of the organisation. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and works as Head of Finance and Operations for an SME in the private sector. Paul has a wealth of experience in senior financial leadership positions gained in a variety of businesses at home and overseas. Sheralee Turner-Birchall, Director
Sheralee is an experienced leader, having worked in a variety of leadership positions within the public and voluntary sectors including roles as Chief Executive, Operations Manager, Youth and Community Development Manager, Volunteer Co-ordinator, Trainer and Assessor. She has personally benefited from undertaking voluntary roles in a wide range of settings. Sheralee is married with 2 grown up children, 7 grandchildren, a horse and dog. Lauri Holden, Administrator
A mum of four, Lauri has a background in Childcare. She holds a foundation degree in Health and Social care and as well as being our administrator, she works closely with young people to develop their skills. She is a friendly face and builds relationships with participants and their parents and/or carers. Lizzie Winkfield, Membership Coordinator
Lizzie holds a degree in Events Management at Blackpool and the Fylde College. In 2015 she was awarded Newcomer of the Year award at the National Learning Disability and Autism Awards 2015. She says the best part of her job is meeting people. Rachel Lambert, Events Organiser (Blackpool)
As well as managing events, Rachel is a freelance photographer and is often found behind the lens at events. She was awarded 2nd place for High Sheriff of Lancashire’s Young Citizen of the Year Award for my volunteering services. Sam Nott, Events & Marketing Coordinator (Meet N Match)
Coming soon... Bradley Wilson, LGBT Administrator (Meet N Match)
Bradley has been involved with Spring into Action as a participant since 2013. As well as volunteering for Spring into Action, he is a committee member for a youth group that he helped to set up and is actively involved with other groups. Rachael McHugh LGBT Outreach Worker (Meet N Match)
Rachael is a community development worker and has a wealth of experience working with people with learning disabilities. She is person centred and works with individuals to ensure they are empowered to live their best lives. |
