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project timeline
For over two decades, we have worked with local people to create opportunities, build skills and strengthen communities. Since 2001, more than 25,000 people have taken part in our projects and programmes. The timeline below explores some of the key projects that have defined our journey and the communities we have supported.
2021-2025
2021
Green Shoots - Environmental project that engaged disadvantaged local people in practical action to improve our green environment.
Basic IT - Basic IT course that helped Stockton residents to build IT skills and confidence so that they could navigate a computer.
Peer Action Collective - Research/art project that worked with people who have experienced racism to explore the link between racism and violence.
2022
Herbs for Health - Short practical course designed to connect Middlesbrough residents with nature by teaching them how to safely identify and forage herbs/weeds.
2023
Bullseye - Short numeracy course themed around the game of darts, delivered as part of the UK Government's Multiply programme.
Your Money and You - Short numeracy course themed around budgeting and money management, delivered as part of the UK Government's Multiply programme.
2024
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Work IT Out 2 - Short numeracy course themed around employability, delivered as part of the UK Government's Multiply programme.
Middlesbrough Youth Mutual - Partnership project that exists to support the sustainability of high-quality youth provision across Middlesbrough.
2025
Unlock Your Potential - Short confidence building course that helps Middlesbrough residents to rebuild their confidence, build resilience and overcome personal and social barriers to help them move forward with their lives.
Middlesbrough Youth Mutual - Better Together - Futures - Partnership project designed to equip young people with the confidence, knowledge and tools to make the transition into secure and sustained employment.
Middlesbrough Youth Mutual - Better Together - Foundations - Partnership project that will provide a range of youth support initiatives and ensure comprehensive, age-specific, and youth-led interventions that empower young people to overcome barriers, build resilience, and access pathways to long-term success.
Middlesbrough Mapping Project - Partnership project - funded by Middlesbrough Council - that carries out community mapping across Middlesbrough, with a focus on diverse and disadvantaged groups.
Beginners Intro to IT - Short community course aimed at supporting digitally-excluded Middlesbrough residents to become more confident with using a computer.
Pre-Employment Preparation - Short community course designed to support Middlesbrough residents with overcoming barriers to employment, with a strong emphasis on confidence building, developing practical skills and long-term career planning.