Middlesbrough Men's Shed
Social Inclusion
Funding would be for staff time, resources, activities, and training for men, to continue running our sessions.
About this cause
Groundwork NE & Cumbria's vision is of a society made up of vibrant, healthy and green communities. We aim to enable communities and individuals to realise their potential by: -Creating better places -Improving people's prospects -Promoting greener living and working We work with passionate individuals, proactive public services and innovative businesses, across the area, helping communities find practical sustainable solutions to the challenges they face. We have over 30 years experience managing projects & services; Here are some of the impacts we delivered last year. 8,400 active volunteers. 4,500 participants benefitting from health sessions 430 people into jobs 400 hct of land improved & maintained 8,000 trees planted
How this cause brings people in the community together
Men in Middlesbrough experience a wide range of inequalities,(loneliness, health, access to employment). The shed provides a welcoming environment for men to ; develop and share of practical skills socialise & build peer networks build skills, confidence & resilience It also; provides respite time for carers promotes citizenship; products are shared with the wider community, support a new group