Salford Springboard Heroes 2025 finalists unveiled

The finalists for the annual Salix Homes Springboard Heroes Awards have been announced.

For the past year, Salix Homes has been awarding grants to groups and projects in Salford that are making a real difference in communities.

This year, we have donated more than £33,000 to dozens of local groups and initiatives as part of our Springboard community grant programme.

From dance troupes, sports clubs and gardening groups, Springboard provides much-needed cash injections to local projects that boost community spirit, promote health and wellbeing, improve the environment and help to reduce isolation.

Now, we have picked three fantastic projects we’ve supported throughout the year as the Springboard Heroes finalists, and it’s over to the public to vote for their favourite, with the winning project receiving an extra £1,000 cash boost.

The finalists for the Springboard Heroes Awards 2025 are:

Alberts of Salford – A safe, inclusive sporting facility at Albert Park in Lower Broughton, used weekly by more than 600 people. It brings the community together and plays a vital role in improving health and wellbeing.

Red Hot Flames – A vibrant cheer, dance and gymnastics group for young people. They regularly represent Salford on the international stage and continue to promote confidence, resilience, and teamwork through sport.

Salford City Radio – The future of this much-loved community radio station hangs in the balance, with urgent funding and support needed to keep it on air. Run by volunteers, it gives diverse voices a platform and provides them with a sense of purpose, community and support.

Liam Turner, Chief Executive at Salix Homes, said: “Through our Springboard programme, we’re proud to support grassroots groups and projects that make a real difference across Salford, bringing people together, improving wellbeing and providing vital lifelines in our communities.

“The Springboard Heroes Awards are our way of shining a spotlight on and supporting some of these incredible projects. From inspiring young people and promoting healthier lifestyles, to giving local voices a platform and tackling loneliness, this year’s finalists are a fantastic showcase of community spirit in action, and we’d encourage everyone to get involved, cast their vote, and help crown our Springboard Heroes for 2025.”

Find out more about our finalists and cast your vote.  Voting closes on Tuesday, September 23 and the winners will be announced soon after on Salix Homes Facebook page.