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.
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:
Why do men die by suicide
9 November 2026 - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Why do men die by suicide and what needs to change?
Male suicide rates represent a public health crisis. We urgently need to understand what is putting men at risk - and what we can do to provide better support.
Join male suicide researcher Dr Susie Bennett and local people leading change for men to explore the latest research, hear local experiences, and discuss priorities for action.
Find a Funder Workshop
10 November 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.
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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