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Welcome to the Team, Julie!

We’re excited to introduce Julie, our new People and Resources Manager at The Hope Foundation. Julie brings a wealth of experience and a passion for community work, and we’re thrilled to have her on board to help support our mission.

In Julie’s own words:
“I joined the Hope Foundation because I believe in the values of the organisation, it’s strength in bringing the community together and the lasting impact it makes in helping people to reach their potential. I hope to contribute to meaningful change and help support the continued success, growth and development of the Hope Foundation.”

We look forward to the positive change and dedication Julie will bring as we continue to work together to empower communities and create lasting impact. Welcome to the team, Julie!

Quiz Night

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Join Us for Quiz Night with BNI!

Get your thinking caps on and join us for a fun-filled Quiz Night hosted by BNI, all in support of The Hope Foundation! This is your chance to test your trivia skills, enjoy a great night out, and most importantly, help raise vital funds for our mission to support those in need.

Date: 11th October
Time: 7PM
Location: Billingham Rugby Club

Gather your friends, family, or colleagues, and compete for the title of quiz champion! Whether you’re a trivia master or just there for the fun, every pound raised will go toward making a real difference in the community.

Don’t miss out on a night of great fun, great company, and a great cause!

Scan the QR code for a night of laughter, learning, and giving back!

Recruiting for Volunteer Coordinator

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As a Volunteer Coordinator at The Hope Foundation, you’ll play a vital role in driving our mission forward. This position gives you the chance to manage and inspire volunteers, helping to organise meaningful initiatives that make a lasting difference in the community.

Here’s why you should consider joining us:

  • Make an impact: Lead volunteers in projects that directly improve lives and uplift communities.
  • Develop leadership skills: Hone your ability to manage teams and coordinate efforts for real-world results.
  • Work with purpose: Join an organization that’s dedicated to making a positive difference.
  • Collaborate with a passionate team: Work alongside people who are committed to creating change.

If you’re organized, driven, and passionate about community work, The Hope Foundation offers a chance to make a meaningful contribution while growing your skills. Let’s make a difference together.

Find out more here:  by downloading an application pack

Hopefields with donation

furdbit donation to Hopefields Education CIC

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We dropped off some much needed desktop computers and laptops to Hopefields Education CIC School who support young people in the Tees Valley that are hard to reach and hard to place, offering high quality, specialist education.
“Hopefields are so grateful to FurbdIT for the recent donation. The desktop computers will enable learners to practice their digital skills, enabling them to create CVs, research employment options and and help them make the leap into further education, employment or training. ” Emily Greenhalgh
Visit https://furbdit.org.uk/ to find out how to get involved.
photo Sam + bike

Coast to Coast fundraiser

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Huge thanks to Sam who will be spending 3 days raising money for The Hope Foundation next week.

‘Hi my name is Sam Morgan and  will be cycling the coast to coast from Whitehaven to Sunderland and then down to Middlesbrough over 3 days, with an approximate distance of 171 miles. I hope to raise a minimum of a pound per mile for the Hope Foundation in Middlesbrough to help support the great work they do in the local community.

Sam, sets off on 9th August. Good luck!!

You can sponsor him through justgiving.

furbdit is recruiting

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furdbit IT is a partnership working to reduce digital poverty.

We’re recruiting for two posts: Business Development Manager and Support Officer. 

 

To find out more about furbdit, visit the website.

Click here to see the jobs descriptions and download an application pack.

Completed application forms should be emailed to suekearney@hope-foundation.org.uk.

Walk this May!

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We’ve all missed being out and about with others during the covid lockdowns.
We’re going to be walking this May to blow off the cobwebs, get active and get to know each other in a scenic walk from Hope along the river Tees to Tees Barrage. The walk will also raise money for the Hope Foundation to help us fund an outside area for our local community to use by walkers being sponsored.
The walk is open to current and former staff, learners, volunteers and anyone else who would like to join us. Bring your friends and family whether sponsored or not.
We’re looking forward to seeing plenty of you at the walk! We’ll be setting of at 10am on 28th May.
You can sponsor us or collect sponsors by signing up to enthuse and sharing this campaign, or can pick up a sponsor form from the centre.

Elm Tree Fundraiser

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We’re raising funds to create a ‘snug room’ at Hope; a safe space for people to relax and unwind.

The night will include a raffle, photobooth, disco and lots of fun. Tickets are £5 per person entry.

Thank you to BNI vision for your support in organising this event.

Get your tickets here. 

 

DETAILS

Date: May 6
Time: 7:00 pm

VENUE

Elm Tree Social Club
190 Bishopton Road West
Stockton, TS19 0QJ + Google Map
View Venue Website

Ageing Better Festival

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On Wednesday 29 th September at the Town Hall Crypt, Middlesbrough, Ageing Better Middlesbrough launched the start of month-long Festival of Ageing Better.

During the month there are a variety of face to face events on offer to give people the opportunity to get out and about in the community again after lockdown restrictions eased.  This first event was a brilliant success with 90 members in attendance, a variety of local stalls from different local groups and organisations showcasing their activities.

The Hope Foundation’s Digital Device Library and furbdit were both there, alongside many other great organisations and projects such as Men’s TOFF Club, RNIB, Play list for Life and the Unicorn Centre.

The event was presented by Brian Rowcroft, from Dementia Friendly Middlesbrough, who introduced various Keynote Speakers from Public Health, Age Friendly Middlesbrough and ABMAG, also the Donette’s provided great entertainment throughout the day.

The members were invited to join in a fun chair-based exercise activity and we were thrilled to see all members participated, even the stall holders and staff joined in, and thoroughly enjoyed it. A fabulous day with a great lunch and good company.

This summer’s awards

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The Hope Foundation has had a busy summer! We had no less then four nominations for two different awards ceremonies!

First up was the Tees Tech Awards. We were finalists in the Tech for Good category for our work
setting up furbdit,  a partnership working to reduce digital poverty. Furbdit collects unwanted devices and IT equipment, refurbishes it and breathes new life into it to give out in the community. We collect laptops, tablets, phones, PCs – anything that can still be used and have already worked with the South Tees Paediatric Diabetes Team, Step Forward Tees Valley and are looking forward to doing even more with your donation.

Next up was the Tees Valley Civic Awards. The Hope Foundation won the business award for Helping People Learn, for our work during covid. We loaned devices and data to many of our learners so we could continue delivering courses and people could continue learning and gain qualifications, even when they couldn’t get into centre. For some, these devices were also a lifeline for keeping in touch with friends and family and being able to look after their own health online.

Our careers advisor, Kim, was also finalist in two categories: Helping People Learn and Improving Job Opportunities.

After such a difficult year it was amazing to be invited to both events and see we’re a part of great things going on in Middlesbrough