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project timeline
2001 - Present
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.
2001-2010
2001
In 2001 we launched as West Middlesbrough Neighbourhood Trust to commence delivery on 'New Deal for Communities' - a ten-year regeneration programme led by the UK government to improve the quality of life in some of England's most deprived neighbourhoods. We were one of 14 pathfinders nationally tasked with bringing about the regeneration of their neighbourhoods and were awarded £52m to deliver on this task within West Middlesbrough.
2008
In 2008 we started delivering our very first projects as a charity:
West Middlesbrough Works - Jobs brokerage scheme/employability project.
Safer Homes Project - Fitting basic security measures in homes across Middlesbrough.
To Hell with the Butt - Health project that supported young people living in Middlesbrough to stop smoking.
2010
Volunteering into Work - Funded by Middlesbrough Council, we supported over 100 unemployed people into voluntary work placements.
AIM Project - Youth employment programme aimed at engaging and supporting 16-19 year olds onto programmes that can prepare them for employment.
Youth Employment & Debt Advice (YEDA) - Money management and employability programme aimed at young people across Middlesbrough and Stockton.