We support, promote and develop voluntary and community action in Middlesbrough.
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.
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
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:
Bid Writing Training Course
11 November 2026 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Creating clear and compelling funding applications is essential for attracting investment into your organisation’s projects. This practical session explores how to plan effectively, understand what funders are looking for, and write confident, well‑structured bids that stand out.
What the session covers:
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How to plan effectively for successful bid writing
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How to develop a better understanding of what funders expect from applications
Care leaver awareness training
11 November 2026 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
This course will be of interest to those working with young people in both a community and custodial setting. The course explores what it means to be a care leaver and the potential issues faced by care experienced people. The course also gives awareness on the rights and entitlements of legal care leavers aged 18 to 25 years.
This is a 3 hour session delivered on Zoom.
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