Teesside University Community Hub
A gateway for voluntary and community organisations to access Teesside University's skills, services and expertise.
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A gateway for voluntary and community organisations to access Teesside University's skills, services and expertise.
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The Community Hub is delivering a series of events throughout the year aimed at supporting voluntary and community sector organisations. These events will be held on campus in Middlesbrough and at venues throughout the region. All events will feature opportunities to network with peers, university researchers and Teesside University staff involved in community support activities.
Please let us know if you have suggestions for event themes relating to community sector activities.
9 October 2024: 9.00am - 4.00pm
Our annual Community Hub conference brings together community leaders and changemakers, primarily from the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, with university researchers and engagement practitioners, to strengthen connections and catalyse collaboration.
Sessions will include a showcase of current collaboration between Teesside University and community partners and thematic discussion on future research, knowledge exchange, and social value opportunities. The theme for the next Community Hub conference is 'Building a Stronger Teesside.'
We want to partner with voluntary and community sector organisations to inform research projects, and answer questions that will inform service deliver, social change and social impact in the sector. We offer advice on how to make your data collection more efficient, guidance on researching background information for funding bids, and support to write bids and co-produce research.
Our workplace giving scheme, designed to support a wide range of local charities and community groups who are doing fantastic work in our region. Teesside staff can opt to donate pennies from their salary each month. These small contributions added together add up to a meaningful amount and donations can help make a real difference to people's lives across the Tees Valley.
More about Be the Change
The KTP is a world-leading programme that helps organisations succeed by connecting them to the UK's rich academic resources. It's a partnership between the organisation seeking expertise, a university or college and a recently qualified graduate - known as an associate. It is mainly aimed at commercial businesses, but larger charities and CICs can apply if the project meets the other criteria.
More about Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
We work with you to co-develop a bespoke evaluation plan so you can demonstrate the impact of your project, now and in the future. Many organisations are measured on their success in achieving social outcomes, which in turn is central to their ability to maintain trust and legitimacy with both their stakeholders and future funders.
More about Evaluation/impact measurementIn addition to degree qualifications we run a variety of applied training, professional development and short course programmes suitable for people working in the voluntary and community sector.
The University offers a range of low or no-cost specialist support to the community and voluntary sector including help with your marketing campaigns, business planning, legal advice, media creation and a referral service for health/wellbeing issues.
Our students and graduates contribute to organisations of all shapes and sizes, bringing enthusiasm, creativity, innovation and problem solving to help your organisation thrive. When employing a student or graduate for a placement opportunity, you'll have support and guidance from our team of friendly and experienced advisers.
Volun-tees is a free service to local and national voluntary organisations and can help promote volunteering opportunities in the community, promote the services of your organisation, raise awareness of fundraising and networking opportunities.
We are one of the largest employers in the region. If you would like to promote an upcoming volunteering opportunity to our staff network please submit an enquiry form.
Our volunteers enhance the student experience, contribute to University governance and provide valuable strategic insights ensuring Teesside remains at all times relevant to today's professional world.
A fantastic example of community outreach is through the Borderlands Creative People and Places Programme.
Barefoot Kitchen CIC is a farm to fork business creating and supporting new micro food structures to ensure resilient systems are available in the future.
Middlesbrough Environment City (MEC) are a local charity dedicated to promoting healthy and sustainable living their ultimate goal is to improve the quality of life for our community.
