Spring North

05/06/2026

Our next finalist video features Vision Support Barrow & District, finalists in the Impact Award category at the Spring North Awards.

As a small grassroots charity, they make a real difference to people living with sight loss across their community, helping individuals stay independent, connected and supported.

Watch the video to hear what being a Spring North Awards finalist means to them and learn more about their incredible impact.

04/06/2026

What a powerful video from Steve Bracknall! Please watch and share!

Football is more than just a game. It has the power to bring people together, create a sense of belonging and can be a lifeline for those facing challenges that others may never see.

The statistic shared in this video should not exist: every day in the UK, we lose the equivalent of an entire men's Sunday league football squad to su***de.

It's a powerful reminder of why community matters, why conversations matter and why creating spaces where people feel connected and supported is so important.

04/06/2026

Volunteers make such a difference in our communities every day and this week we’re celebrating the people who give their time, skills and passion to help others.

If you’re looking for a new way to make an impact, why not become a Cancer Champion?

As a Cancer Champion, you’ll help raise awareness, start important conversations and connect people with information and support that could make a real difference to their lives. You don’t need any previous experience – just a willingness to get involved and help your community.

With free training and ongoing support, you’ll join a growing network of people across Lancashire and South Cumbria who are helping to ensure more people know the signs, symptoms and support available.

This Volunteers’ Week, take the first step towards making a difference. 💜

For more information, please email our Health Manager, [email protected]

03/06/2026

10 Days until our awards night!

In just 10 days, we'll be gathering to celebrate the amazing individuals, teams and organisations who are creating positive change in communities across the North!

The Spring North Awards are about recognising dedication, innovation and impact, and we can't wait to shine a spotlight on this year's nominees and winners.

We're looking forward to seeing our 2026 finalists! ⬇️

Heartbeat NWCC, Lancashire LGBT, Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone, Key Unlocking Futures, Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP), Vision Support Barrow & District, Cumbria Health and Citizens Advice Blackpool!

02/06/2026

As we look ahead to our Awards on the 13th June, we're proud to share a reflection from one of our judges, Neil Greaves, Director of Communications and Engagement at Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board.

Neil joined our judging panel to help recognise the outstanding contribution of voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations across Lancashire and South Cumbria. His words capture exactly why these awards matter, celebrating the organisations, projects and people who are making a real difference in the lives of local communities every day.

We're looking forward to coming together to celebrate our finalists, recognise their achievements and shine a spotlight on the incredible impact being made across our sector.

01/06/2026

Television has the power to spark conversations, raise awareness and help people feel less alone. That's why we're pleased to see BBC EastEnders tackling the realities of a cancer diagnosis through Denise Fox's storyline.

While a diagnosis can bring difficult emotions and unanswered questions, it is also the beginning of a journey where support, treatment and care are available. By bringing these experiences into millions of homes, storylines like this can encourage people to seek help, talk openly about cancer and recognise the importance of early diagnosis.

At Spring North, we're proud to work with the Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Alliance, funding community organisations to raise awareness of cancer, encourage screening and highlight the importance of early diagnosis.

No one should face cancer alone. Through greater awareness, earlier diagnosis and access to the right support, we can help improve outcomes and ensure more people get the care they need when they need it most.

01/06/2026

It's Volunteers' Week!

This week, we're celebrating all the amazing volunteers who give their time to support people and communities across Lancashire and South Cumbria.

From supporting people affected by cancer to improving health and wellbeing, running community groups, sharing lived experience, offering a listening ear, and so much more, volunteers make a huge difference every day.

We know that many of the things we achieve simply wouldn't be possible without the dedication, kindness and commitment of volunteers.

To everyone who volunteers through Spring North, our member organisations' volunteers and our programme volunteers ... thank you. We really do appreciate everything you do!

30/05/2026

We're incredibly proud to be supporting Mind in Furness with their upcoming community event, Beyond the Label.

Taking place today between 10:00am - 2:00pm at The Bridge, Portland Walk, Barrow-in-Furness, the event will bring people together to raise awareness of Severe Mental Illness (SMI), challenge stigma, and celebrate the power of community support.

It's been a pleasure working alongside the team at Mind in Furness to support this event and our SMI project. Together, we are passionate and committed to creating opportunities for open conversations around mental health, which are helping to make a real difference in our communities.

Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board

Today's the day! 😁
Our FREE event Beyond the Label: Severe Mental Illness opens at 10am at The Bridge, Portland Walk🎉

Come and learn more about community services, get creative with free craft workshops, and listen to lived-experience speakers/performers - Jess Levine, Anne Hood, and Jon Byrne. 🎤🎨

28/05/2026

The countdown is on!

The Spring North Awards are happening on the 13th June and we can’t wait to celebrate with all of our incredible finalists.

One of our finalists this year is Blackburn Rovers Community Trust, nominated in our Innovation category for their inspiring DADS FC project.

Blackburn Rovers Dads FC is a support group for bereaved fathers through baby or child loss, providing a safe space for dads to share their experiences, support one another and focus on improving both mental and physical wellbeing.

As the first programme of its kind linked to a professional football club, Blackburn Rovers Dads FC uses football sessions to bring dads together, helping them rebuild confidence, create friendships and feel supported in a safe and understanding environment

Our creative team recently caught up with the team to hear how excited they are ahead of the awards night and it was incredible to learn more about the project’s impact on the community.

We can’t wait to celebrate all our finalists and shine a spotlight on the organisations making a real difference across Lancashire & South Cumbria.

27/05/2026

Eid al-Adha Mubarak from everyone at Spring North!

Wishing peace, happiness and quality time with loved ones to all those celebrating. We’re proud to work alongside communities where kindness, generosity and looking out for one another are part of everyday life values that Eid represents so strongly.

Have a lovely celebration 💜