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Events
We advertise events and training of interest to clients, staff and volunteers of voluntary organisations in Middlesbrough. We can advertise your event or training on our website for free.
Safeguarding Adults Training Course
12 August 2026 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Safeguarding adults is everyone’s responsibility. Whether you are a volunteer, staff member, trustee, or community member, you may be in a position to notice signs of abuse or neglect that others do not see. This practical, supportive session helps you understand what safeguarding adults means, how abuse can present, and what to do if you are concerned.
This training is designed to build confidence in recognising concerns, responding appropriately, and understanding your duty of care under the Care Act.
What the session covers:
Volunteer Management: Volunteers and the Law
18 August 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Managing volunteers confidently means understanding the legal landscape around volunteering. While volunteers do not have the same legal status as employees, organisations still have important legal responsibilities. This practical session explores the key legal principles that affect volunteer involvement and shows how good practice can reduce risk while creating a positive, fair volunteering experience.
What the session covers:
Charity Finance and Bookkeeping Training Course
7 September 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Managing money well is essential for the sustainability, credibility, and success of any charity or community organisation. This practical session introduces the key financial responsibilities charities face and explores straightforward ways to manage finances safely, clearly, and in line with legal requirements.
What the session covers:
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Understanding basic financial responsibilities, reporting requirements, and who charity accounts need to be provided to
Find a Funder Workshop
8 September 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Find a Funder is a simple and easy to use funding search website provided by Middlesbrough Council in partnership with MVDA. Workshop sessions demonstrate how the Find a Funder website works and how the get the best out of it. Sharon Barker from Middlesbrough Council and John Atkinson from MVDA will run one or two live searches using ideas the groups represented in the room and their current search for funds. In the second part of the session, Sharon and John will provide advice on how to make more successful funding applications, and how to avoid common mistakes.
Safeguarding Children Training Course for Volunteers
9 September 2026 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Creating a safe environment for children is everyone’s responsibility—especially those working or volunteering in roles where children rely on them for support, protection, and guidance. This practical and accessible training session gives volunteers the knowledge and confidence to recognise concerns, respond appropriately, and understand their vital role in safeguarding.
What the session covers:
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What safeguarding and child protection mean, and why the distinction matters
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