THE CENTRE

The Springwell Centre first opened to the Community in February 1993.

Springwell is a non-denominational, anti-sectarian, family centre providing personal development, parenting support, advice, training and counselling/therapy.

The Centre name reflects many of its ideals.  Springwell directors, staff and participants share a vision of a world where the giftedness of each individual woman and man is recognised and celebrated.....A world where each individual has the opportunity to explore and develop what is hidden in him/herself... a world characterised by equity among people.....a world which nurtures harmony with self, family, others, nature and God.

It is our hope that this vision will begin to take shape and become a reality in this centre of hospitality, which seeks to serve everyone in the community, regardless of their background or circumstances.

We hope that in an atmosphere of mutual respect, we may grow together towards personal wholeness, harmony in family life and respect for one another.

OBJECTIVES

To provide opportunities for family enrichment

To provide preventative support for vulnmerable families

To provide opportunities for enhancing self-esteem and self-confidence, by deepening awareness, understanding and appreciation of one's own resources

To empower individuals and communities to address issues of concern to them in their physical and social enviroment

FUNDERS

The Springwell Centre relies on grants and donations.

We acknowledge with thanks our current funders.

Southern Health and Social Care Trust (SHSCT)

Southern Health and Social Services Board (SHSSB)

The Dept of Education (Early Years)

The Community Development and Health Network (CDHN)

Sisters of Mercy

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CHAIRPERSON                                                     Mary Rose Elliott

VICE CHAIRPERSON                                             Flo Mc Keever

TREASURER                                                         Michael Rentmeister 

NON-OFFICE BEARING DIRECTORS

                                                                              Maurice Houston

                                                                              Sheila Kavanagh

                                                                              Sr Regina Mc Geown

                                                                              Donna Close

                                                                              Marie Austin

                                                                              Norma Blackburn

SECRETARY                                                         Dr/Sr Philomena Horner

OUR PARTNERS

We acknowledge our partners particularly the SHSCT, Young Persons Partnership (YPP), Jethro Centre, St Brendan's Primary School, Lismore Comprehensive School, Mc Keagney Chemists and Mesh Technology.

We are a company limited by guarantee and recognised as a registered charity by Inland Revenue.