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A Voice of Disabled People in Tees Valley

19 March 2025 - 5:58pm

Organisations and individuals are invited to be part of a group that helps to improve access and local experiences for a range of disabilities across Tees Valley.

Please tell us what is important to you and the people you support in a warm and welcoming environment with people who will listen and take action.

Free lunch provided for everyone!

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19
Mar
John (MVDA) with Rebecca (Glowsticks) and

Glowsticks: MVDA Join Official Opening

10 March 2025 - 3:26pm

On Monday 10th March we had the pleasure of being part of the official opening of Glowsticks’ new Cafe and Hub located in Dundas shopping centre in Middlesbrough in Unit 13, the old Orchard Cafe.

Glowsticks is a brand new charity, set up by Rebecca Ibbotson, dedicated to supporting children and young people living with autism and ADHD.

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10
Mar

Volunteering Academy Quality Award open to all after successful pilot

6 March 2025 - 5:04pm

Would you like to know that your organisation offers the best experience it can for your volunteers?

After a successful pilot last year, we are pleased to open up the Volunteering Academy Quality Award to all organisations that engage with volunteers.

Is my organisation eligible?

The award is open to all Volunteer Involving Organisations who have a footprint in Middlesbrough.

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06
Mar

Volunteer Coordinators Forum

5 March 2025 - 4:13pm

Do you work with volunteers in Middlesbrough?

Next Tuesday the Volunteering Academy is hosting its first volunteer coordinators forum of the year on 11th March, 10-12 at The Community Hub at Easterside.

The forum is for people who support volunteers and a chance to share best practice, learn from each other and network.

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05
Mar

Our Middlesbrough: Moving Forward Together event

5 February 2025 - 1:44pm

18 February, 10:15 - 13:30
International Centre, Middlesbrough

Join us for an event dedicated to fostering unity and celebrating Middlesbrough’s diverse communities.

Six months on from the riots, this gathering offers an opportunity for civic, community and faith leaders and Middlesbrough residents to come together and reflect on the positive strides being made across the town.

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Feb