Grant and Mentoring Opportunity for Community and Social Entrepreneurs
Are you planning to grow an organisation that helps people in need? Are you running or starting up a project to create social or environmental impact?
If so, you could get support by attending this FREE workshop.
Delegates will have the chance to apply to a Social Entrepreneurs Programme which provides:
- A learning programme
- A grant of up to £10,000
- A community of people who run social and environmental projects.
Date: Tuesday, 11 April 2017
Venue: Grangetown Training Hub
Grangetown Neighbourhood Centre
Bolckow Road, Grangetown, TS6 7BS
You can get help at any of the following stages, whether:
- you just have an idea
- you are already up-and-running
- you are ready to scale.
People from all backgrounds, including ex-offenders are welcome.
You don’t need any educational qualifications.
For more information and to book your place contact Lola on:
Tel: 01642 444367 Mobile: 07825 228021
Email: lola.ibhadon@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
Teesside Mayoral Hustings Event on Monday 3rd April
At Acklam Green Centre, Stainsby Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 4JS
This is a chance for the VCSE across the Tees Valley to hear the views and ask questions to potential Teesside Mayoral candidates standing for election for the post of Mayor of the Tees Valley Combined Authority. The elections will take place on 4th May 2017. All from the VCSE sector are welcome to attend this event organised in partnership with MVDA and other local development agencies.
The following candidates have been invited:
Liberal Democrats – Chris Foote Wood
Conservative – Ben Houchen
Labour – Sue Jeffrey
North East Party – John Tait
UKIP – John Tennant
Additional information
5:30pm – Doors open
6:00pm – Event starts
7:30pm – Event ends
- The venue has capacity for 150 people
- Free parking is available, venue can be accessed via public transport.
- Refreshments will be available.
Submit Your Vote in the People’s Projects
Every year, Big Lottery Fund team up with ITV and The National Lottery to give 95 groups across the UK the chance to compete for a share of £3 million of National Lottery funding to develop their project further.
The People’s Projects is an opportunity to celebrate some of the incredible projects funded over the past year. The public can vote for one project per region to be awarded further funding.
ITV showcases the projects in local news programmes, so you may have seen a project near you. If you haven’t already, why not cast your vote? Voting is open until noon Monday 3rd April. Feel free to spread the message on social media using #PeoplesProjects hashtag.