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Three photos from the Volunteering Academy celebration event including an image of particpants facing camera, one image of paticpants engaging in activities and a photo of a hand drawn map of Middlesbrough. All images are slightly overlaid and sit on a background of red with blue corners.

Celebrating Volunteering in Middlesbrough

21 January 2026 - 1:34pm

Following the success of last year’s Volunteer Celebration event held on Blue Monday, the Volunteering Academy once again brought volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations together to recognise, champion, and celebrate the vital contribution volunteers make locally. On Monday 19 January, the team welcomed 48 attendees representing 18 local organisations.

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21
Jan

Celebrating Community: TM&C Reflects on the Past, Present & Future

9 December 2025 - 12:44pm

On 1 December, Together Middlesbrough & Cleveland (TM&C) brought local churches, partners, volunteers, and community members together for a special Celebration Event, marking over a decade of shared commitment to supporting people across South Tees. We were pleased to support the planning and delivery of the event.

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09
Dec
John Atkinson (Community Development Officer at MVDA) presenting award

MVDA Proud to Sponsor Social Impact Business of the Year at the 2025 EDI Awards

8 October 2025 - 2:11pm

The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Awards once again brought together inspiring individuals and organisations from across the Tees Valley to celebrate the achievements that make our region such a vibrant and inclusive place to live and work.

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08
Oct
Screen shots of five ebulletins produced by MVDA

Stay Connected with MVDAs Range of E-Bulletins

4 September 2025 - 5:18pm

MVDA offers a range of tailored e-bulletins to support the local voluntary and community sector. Each one is focused on the information you need to stay ahead:

  • Outlook – Fortnightly news, training, events, jobs, and resources for Middlesbrough VCOs.

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04
Sep
Neil (centre) talking to students about the value of volunteering

MVDA In Action: Supporting Volunteering Journeys in Middlesbrough

27 August 2025 - 2:22pm

At MVDA, every day brings something different—just ask our Volunteer Development Officer, Neil. Working three days a week with the Volunteer Academy, Neil connects people with meaningful volunteering roles while helping organisations build their capacity.

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27
Aug