Springboard was founded by a group of parent carers in September 1992 after they saw a lack of provision and opportunity for their children with special educational needs and disabilities during school holidays. The group originally met at several local village halls and schools, but as the group grew, new accessible premises were needed. Three Oaks Trust kindly gifted what was to become Springboard House to the group. This generous donation meant we had a hub to offer regular sessions, as well as opening an inclusive provision for stay and play in the community.

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Since then, the charity has expanded throughout Horsham, Crawley, and Worthing, delivering activities for children and young people aged 0-30 years with disabilities, achieving such notable awards as the Queens Award for Volunteering.

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We aim to promote inclusion and diversity, improve physical and emotional wellbeing, increase life skills and independence, reduce isolation by helping to build relationships and friendships and provide accessible recreational and leisure opportunities.