Empowering Young People Through
Sports.
Leadership.
& Arts.
SLAP is a dynamic programme that inspires 16-24 year olds to reach their potential, lead with purpose and express their creativity.
What is SLAP?
(SPORT, LEADERSHIP AND ARTS PROGRAMME)
SLAP is a dedicated cross-community leadership, sport and arts programme designed to build confidence, resilience and create positive opportunities for young people aged 16-24 across Ards and North Down thanks to PEACEPLUS Funding.
We use sport, creativity, wellbeing and good relations to develop leadership skills, improve employability, and build the next generation of civic and community leaders and peace builders.
Building CONFIDENCE. Creating Opportunities. Changing Lives.
Sports
Develop your physical skills, teamwork and discipline through a range of sports and activities.
Leadership
Build confidence, develop leadership skills and become a positive role model in your community.
Arts
Express your creativity through music, dance media and other art forms.
Our delivery partnership
SLAP is delivered through a strong partnership between Healthy Kidz, PeacePlayers NI and BNL Productions, bringing together expertise in youth engagement, sport for development, peace-building, leadership development and creative arts.
This collaborative delivery model ensures young people benefit from a diverse and high-quality programme that combines sport, creativity, mentoring, wellbeing and good relations, while creating meaningful opportunities for personal growth, leadership development and community impact.
Our impact
over 100
young people in 2 years from diverse backgrounds across Ards and North Down DC completing the project
YOUNG PEOPLE
developing their leadership and employability skills
YOUNG LEADERS
getting an OCN to enhance their career prospects
Volunteering and paid
opportunities for Young Leaders in Sport, Creative and Events Sector