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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.
Trauma informed awareness training
8 October 2026 - 1:00pm to 3:30pm
This 2.5 hour awareness session introduces the concept of trauma, how it occurs and why its effects can vary greatly between individuals. Participants will develop an understanding of trauma prevalence and common responses, and explore the core principles of trauma-informed practice and how to apply them in their work. The session also considers practical interventions, resources and next steps for individuals and organisations looking to embed a trauma-informed approach.
By the end of this session you should be able to:
Minute Taking Training Course
12 October 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Clear, accurate minutes are essential for transparent decision‑making and effective governance. This practical session explores what minutes are, why they matter, and how to take them confidently and consistently. It focuses on recording decisions and actions clearly, supporting accountability, and meeting the expectations of regulators, funders, and members.
What the session covers:
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What meeting minutes are, why they are important, and when organisations are legally required to keep them
Find a Funder Workshop
13 October 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.
Evaluation and Monitoring Training Course
14 October 2026 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Understanding the difference your project makes is essential for learning, improving, and securing future funding. This practical, hands‑on session helps you explore what “impact” really means, why it matters, and how to measure and communicate the change your work creates.
What the session covers:
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What “impact” is and why evaluating your work is essential for learning, improvement, and funding success
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How to plan your evaluation using simple tools like a Theory of Change
Parental rights in prison training
2 November 2026 - 1:00pm to 3:30pm
This is a 2.5 hour awareness session for all those who may work with a family where a parent is in custody or is at risk of going to custody. It looks at the legalities of parental rights and the challenges and barriers prisoners face in exercising their parental rights and remaining an active parent.
By the end of the session you will:
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