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"Simpact Solutions" Community Interest Company

Recognising, valuing and supporting the health and wellbeing of staff and volunteers in the community and voluntary sector.

Too often, the people delivering vital services do so at the cost of their own wellbeing, while support for them remains under funded and overlooked.

Simpact exists to work alongside community and voluntary organisations to support the health and wellbeing of their staff and volunteers, in ways that are practical, person centred and grounded in real sector experience.

About Us

Built from experience inside the community and voluntary sector.

Simpact was developed by founder Sean McKeown, whose work spans more than thirteen years of hands on delivery within the community and voluntary sector, supporting staff, volunteers and organisations working with people experiencing complex and often unmet needs.
In 2013 Sean co‑founded The Fitzone Foundation Charity in Craigavon, where, until 2025, he played an instrumental role in its development and success, helping to shape a community led approach to health, wellbeing and physical activity. His work there, and across the wider sector, has consistently focused on improving access to support and creating opportunities for people to live healthier, more connected lives.
Since 2014, Sean has also been an active part of The Verve Health Living Network Craigavon, a partnership between a range of community and voluntary organisations and the SHSCT and member of the wider Healthy Living Centre Alliance, becoming one of its most recognised community ambassadors. 

In 2020, he became a Verve Community Health Trainer, further strengthening his practical health and wellbeing expertise and frontline delivery experience.
Alongside lived experience as a full‑time carer, he has a unique passion for community development underpinned by relevant qualifications, his work is rooted in relationships, trust and a deep understanding of how the sector operates in reality, not theory.
This combination of sector leadership, community development and over a decade of health and wellbeing delivery informs everything Simpact does. 

Our approach is person centred, realistic and shaped by one clear goal: to make communities better places to live by properly supporting the people who hold them together.


Simpact exists because the people delivering vital services deserve support that recognises both their commitment and the toll the work can take.

Lived experience

Simpact is not just a business; it is a continuation of a journey that began in my own neighbourhood, rooted in renewal, resilience and real impact.
I have seen first hand the power of community led health initiatives, championed the importance of wellbeing, and consistently advocated for collaboration as a force for change. These experiences shaped the vision for Simpact and its aim to bridge the gap between community delivery and recognising that the same care, attention and support we offer in neighbourhoods should also be extended to those who deliver the work.


Every wellbeing check is a step towards personal resilience and a positive shift to lasting impact.

Sean

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What do we actually do?

What do we actually do?

What do we actually do?

We deliver, in‑house or accessible venue based wellbeing assesments for your staff and volunteers.

Including:

  • Body Composition Analysis - Height, Weight, BMI, Body Fat Etc.
  • Blood Pressure Reading.
  • Diabetes Risk Assessment.
  • Carbon Monoxide (Co) Testing.
  • Feedback For Individuals On Each Key Measurement so you know and understand your numbers.
  • Simpact Health Tracking and Information Booklet.

This is a person centred, private and confidential wellbeing check.

No personal information is shared with your organisation.


We also offer (If requested) practical support for individuals and organisations via our network of referral pathways and partnerships.

Why does this matter?

What do we actually do?

What do we actually do?

Because knowing your numbers is the first step to taking control of your health. Each participant receives personalised results, feedback, and relevant information to help them understand their health status and action accordingly.


 Our approach improves:

  • Physical health
  • Mental wellbeing
  • Confidence and capability
  • Good Practice
  • Team culture
  • Long term organisational stability


By taking care of You and Your people, you’re not only improving individual lives, you’re strengthening the entire organisation and its ability to deliver lasting impact.

Who directly benefits?

What do we actually do?

Benefits for organisations

Whether you make the tea, look after a walking group, give time at the local foodbank, coach the under 10's, fight for funding, sit on the committee or a bit of it all. 

THIS WILL BENEFIT YOU.


Volunteers are the heartbeat of every community organisation, helpers, committee members and everyday people who give their time so others can play, learn and belong. 

But the people who support everyone else rarely get support themselves. 

Simpact helps change that. We strengthen wellbeing, reduce burnout and build healthier, more sustainable organisations by putting volunteers at the centre. 


When the people behind scene are supported, the whole community becomes stronger.


 

A clear signal that the organisation values your wellbeing and You Matter.

Benefits for organisations

Benefits for organisations

Benefits for organisations

  • Strengthens duty of care - Shows the organisation is actively supporting the wellbeing of its volunteers, a clear, visible commitment to doing things right.
  • Reduces burnout & improves retention - Supported volunteers stay longer, stay motivated and avoid the stress that leads to stepping back.
  • Builds a healthier, more positive culture - Wellbeing support improves teamwork, communication and the overall environment across the organisation.
  • Enhances funding and reputation - Demonstrates social value, attracts funders, and positions the organisation as modern, responsible and people centred.


When you and your volunteers are supported, the whole community becomes stronger.

Social Value Impact

Benefits for organisations

Social Value Impact

By improving wellbeing, we help organisations reduce absenteeism, presenteeism, boost productivity, and strengthen community impact. 

Healthier staff and volunteers lead to healthier organisations, which in turn create stronger, more resilient communities.

But our impact goes further:

  • Supports Social Value in Procurement – Aligns with government and corporate priorities for wellbeing, equality, and community development.
  • Delivers Measurable Outcomes – Reduced sickness rates, improved morale, and increased engagement.
  • Empowers People – Every health check is a step toward personal resilience and organisational sustainability.


We believe that when people thrive, organisations thrive and communities flourish. Our passion and lived experience drives everything we do, creating a ripple effect of positive change that funders and partners can proudly support.

FAQ's

Benefits for organisations

Social Value Impact

We like the idea… but we don’t have time to do this.

We know.
Simpact delivers in a way that doesn’t add pressure or workload.


But who pays for it?

We are exploring options around costing and funding alternatives and will discuss during initial consultations.


We have secured funding for 

The Backbone Project pilot and it will be offered FREE to organisations who take part.



Is personal information shared with employers or funders?

No.
All health and wellbeing assessments are private and confidential. Individuals control their own information.


What does our organisation gain?

More supported people.
Greater stability.
Stronger delivery.


Why is this needed?

The same care, attention and support we offer in neighbourhoods should also be extended to those who deliver the work.


Every organisation is unique and we know many more questions will need answered. 

All our consultations a free so it's best to get in touch, chat around your needs and decide what's best for you.



 



The Backbone Project

The Backbone Project is a preventative health and wellbeing pilot supporting 

staff and volunteers within the Community & Voluntary Sector.


Through our person centred, private and confidential health and wellbeing assessments, 

trusted conversations and early intervention approach, the project aims to 

better understand the pressures quietly affecting the people who hold communities together.

(NO PERSONAL INFORMATION IS SHARED WITH PARTICIPATING ORGANISATIONS)


Alongside practical health checks such as blood pressure, BMI and wellbeing assessments, the project will also gather evidence around hidden pressures within the sector, barriers to support, emotional strain and the value of preventative engagement.


At its heart, The Backbone Project is about recognising the people supporting communities also need supported themselves.


The project was developed through lived experience and long-standing involvement within the sector, 

recognising that many people supporting others are often carrying significant emotional, 

physical and organisational pressures themselves. Over six months, 

The Backbone Project will engage with 25 organisations and 300 staff and volunteers.


Whether you make the tea, look after your walking group, serve at the local foodbank, 

coach the under 10's, support groups, fight for funding, sit on the committee or a bit of it all. THIS IS FOR YOU.


The purpose of this pilot is not to replace existing services or create another layer of pressure, but to create safe, approachable opportunities for people to pause, reflect, understand their own health and wellbeing, and access early support where appropriate.


This is not about fixing everything overnight. It is about starting honest conversations earlier, building trust, 

understanding need more clearly and exploring what a healthier, more sustainable future for the sector could look like.


Care for you, not correction.


Phase 1 - Layer 1


 Want to be part of the quiet shift? 


 

Click here for Pre Pilot Survey 2026

workplace wellbeing support

At Simpact Solutions CIC, we believe healthier workplaces create stronger teams, stronger organisations and stronger communities.

Our workplace wellbeing support is designed to provide accessible, preventative and people-centred health and wellbeing 

engagement that complements existing workplace wellbeing initiatives and occupational health provision.

We deliver approachable, community style wellbeing experiences that help staff feel comfortable, 

supported and valued, regardless of workplace size, sector or structure.


Our Workplace Wellbeing Services

Our flexible workplace wellbeing support can be delivered through:


  • Workplace Health & Wellbeing Days 
  • Staff wellbeing mornings or afternoons 
  • Coffee mornings and awareness events 
  • Annual staff wellbeing checks 
  • Community engagement events 
  • Team wellbeing initiatives 
  • Preventative health and wellbeing campaigns 
  • Volunteer and staff support sessions 


Our affordable in-house, mobile or venue-based wellbeing checks help organisations create healthier 

and more supportive working environments without adding unnecessary pressure or workload.


What We Can Offer

Depending on your organisation’s needs, sessions may include:


  • Blood pressure checks 
  • BMI and body composition measurements 
  • Visceral fat indicators 
  • Diabetes risk awareness 
  • Carbon monoxide monitoring 
  • Lifestyle and wellbeing conversations 
  • Signposting and early intervention support 
  • Mental health and wellbeing awareness 
  • Safe and confidential wellbeing conversations 


Our approach is informal, welcoming and supportive, helping staff engage with wellbeing in a way that feels accessible rather than clinical.


A Different Approach to Workplace Wellbeing


Many organisations already provide occupational health or employee wellbeing support. 

Simpact Solutions adds value by creating a more human, preventative and community focused layer of engagement.


We help organisations:

  • Encourage early wellbeing conversations 
  • Improve staff engagement with health and wellbeing 
  • Create positive wellbeing culture 
  • Reach staff who may not normally engage with support services 
  • Demonstrate meaningful investment in staff wellbeing 
  • Support healthier and more resilient workplaces 


Every workplace is different, which is why we always begin with a simple conversation to understand your needs, priorities and capacity.

No pressure. No complicated process. Just practical and supportive wellbeing solutions tailored to your team.


Feedback From Recent Workplace Delivery


“Thank you once again for your support to our staff here at the Trust. We appreciate it and I am delighted 
today went so well and thank you for staying on longer to deliver the supports.”

SHSCT (March 2026)

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Working Together with shared goal and common purpose.

A little bit of our Health Journey

    “If we care about communities, we must care for the people who hold them together.”

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