Spring into Action CIC

Spring into Action CIC Spring into Action is a community interest company based in Blackburn, Lancashire. The options on leaving school were college, then onto day centres.

We set up in 2012 and have a vision of an inclusive society where people with learning disabilities can fully participate. Spring into Action is a community interest company based in Accrington in East Lancashire. Our aims are to provide opportunities for people with learning disabilities to engage in activities, volunteer within services and find employment. We aim to raise awareness of the abili

ty of people within the wider community, and raise aspirations of people with disabilities to achieve more. Our services and activities over the past ten years have been developed and delivered with people with lived experience and include: sports and arts projects, volunteer training including Sports Leaders awards; delivery of inclusion workshops. We also run a friendship and dating agency (), bringing people with learning disabilities and autistic adults together for meaningful friendships and relationships. Through this work we also run social events and deliver s*x and relationship workshops. We were set up by Lucy Hamlin, Rachael McHugh and Dawn Vickers in 2012 after they recognised there were limited opportunities for young people with learning disabilities to take a meaningful and active role in society. Lucy and Rachael worked for a youth group for young people up to age 25 with SEN and created opportunities for people to use their abilities, rather than be held back by any disability.

πŸŽ‰ You're Invited to Our Open Day! πŸŽ‰Come and see what we're all about!Bring your family and friends and find out more abo...
20/06/2026

πŸŽ‰ You're Invited to Our Open Day! πŸŽ‰

Come and see what we're all about!

Bring your family and friends and find out more about the work we do in our community.

✨ Meet our friendly staff and volunteers
✨ Take part in fun activities
✨ Discover how you can make a difference through volunteering
✨ Learn about current work opportunities

Everyone is welcome, and we'd love to meet you!

πŸ“… Date: 23rd June
πŸ•’ Time: 10am - 1pm
πŸ“ Location: Daisyfield Business Centre, Blackburn

Register here: https://springintoactioncic.beaconforms.com/form/5eff1966

Inclusion is everyone’s job – not just Spring into Action CIC’s. Here are three simple ways you can make life more acces...
19/06/2026

Inclusion is everyone’s job – not just Spring into Action CIC’s.

Here are three simple ways you can make life more accessible for adults with learning disabilities:

- Use clear, simple language and check understanding.

- Be patient and allow extra time for people to respond.

- Make spaces quieter and more predictable where possible.

When our community does these small things, people feel safer, more welcome and more able to join in. Spring into Action CIC is here to support anyone who wants to make their space more inclusive.

We have recently been working with the EFL along with our friends at the U Night Group to help them produce Easy Read Guides. Here is what they had to say:

"We are working with Spring into Action and the U-Night Group to develop a series of easy read guides for our football competitions as part of our wider commitment to making the game more accessible to people with learning disabilities. They quickly understood our goals and audience, translating complex information into clear, engaging, and accessible content. Their collaborative approach and attention to detail ensured the guides met a high standard and aligned with our inclusion objectives. The final guides are an important step forward in helping us make football more inclusive, and we would highly recommend them to any organisation looking to improve accessibility in their communications."

People with learning disabilities and autistic people have so much to offer in work, volunteering and community roles. W...
18/06/2026

People with learning disabilities and autistic people have so much to offer in work, volunteering and community roles.

With the right support and adjustments, people can use their skills, build CVs and feel proud of what they contribute – something Spring into Action CIC is passionate about.

Spring into Action CIC also relies on volunteers to help run our sessions and events. Volunteering with Spring into Action CIC is a great way to gain experience in social care, education, support work or community projects.

If you or your organisation would like to partner with Spring into Action CIC on volunteering or supported opportunities, please send us a message.

Everyone deserves places where they feel they belong. For many adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, ou...
17/06/2026

Everyone deserves places where they feel they belong.

For many adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, our events and projects are that place – somewhere to see friends, be themselves, try new things and to belong

This Learning Disability Week, the theme is "Do you see me?"

Thank you to everyone who helps Spring into Action CIC make inclusive spaces a reality: members, families, volunteers and partners.

β€œDo you see me?” Learning disability is often misunderstood – but it’s a normal part of our community life. Adults with ...
16/06/2026

β€œDo you see me?”

Learning disability is often misunderstood – but it’s a normal part of our community life.

Adults with learning disabilities are friends, colleagues and that Spring into Action CIC is proud to work alongside.

Today for Learning Disability Week, Spring into Action CIC is asking: 'Do you see me? Not just my label, but my personality, interests and strengths.'

Share this post from Spring into Action CIC if you believe people with learning disabilities should be seen, heard and respected in every part of life.

It’s Learning Disability Week 2026!This week (15–22 June) Spring into Action CIC is celebrating adults with learning dis...
15/06/2026

It’s Learning Disability Week 2026!

This week (15–22 June) Spring into Action CIC is celebrating adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults in our community, and shining a light on their strengths, talents and everyday lives.

At Spring into Action CIC, we run inclusive projects so people can build friendships, enjoy social opportunities and feel confident and valued.

Follow Spring into Action CIC this week to hear real stories from the people we support, our volunteers and families – and to find out how you can get involved.

πŸŽ‰ You're Invited to Our Open Day! πŸŽ‰Come and see what we're all about!Bring your family and friends and find out more abo...
09/06/2026

πŸŽ‰ You're Invited to Our Open Day! πŸŽ‰

Come and see what we're all about!

Bring your family and friends and find out more about the work we do in our community.

✨ Meet our friendly staff and volunteers
✨ Take part in fun activities
✨ Discover how you can make a difference through volunteering
✨ Learn about current work opportunities

Everyone is welcome, and we'd love to meet you!

πŸ“… Date: 23rd June
πŸ•’ Time: 10am - 1pm
πŸ“ Location: Daisyfield Business Centre, Blackburn

Register here: https://springintoactioncic.beaconforms.com/form/5eff1966

Tag someone who might be interested and help us spread the word! πŸ’™

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Daisyfield Business Centre
Blackburn
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