Visit to Doorstep

Simon, Stephen, Louise and Adrian visited Doorstep in Grimsby as part of a learning exchange. We found many similarities with Doorstep, sharing similar values and developing organically responding to local need since the early 90’s. We were all impressed with the commitment and dedication of the Doorstep staff, providing a range of services to meet … Read more

Simon’s run for Teesside Philanthropic raises over £600

On Sunday 9 September 2018, Simon took part in The Great North Run finishing with a race time of 2 hours 34 minutes. So far Simon has raised an amazing £651.25 for the Middlesbrough and Teesside Philanthropic Foundation. The Foundation have been great supporters of Community Campus with generous donations over the past 4 years … Read more

Simon’s Great North Run Challenge

Simon is preparing and currently training to take part in the Great North Run in September, raising money for the Teesside Philanthropic Foundation. If anyone wants to help the cause they can donate at: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/simonvirth.

My Experience with Community Campus

Shanice was on a volunteer placement as part of her Health and Social Care course at Middlesbrough College, she was based in Middlesbrough Support Services for approximately 6 months, this is what she said about her time with us. “I really enjoyed my time doing work placement at Community Campus.  I was nervous to begin … Read more

Generous Donation

This generous young man, Andrew Tierney contacted Community Campus in Middlesbrough as he wanted to donate his saving to a homeless charity. He saved up all his pennies, counted them, bagged them up and brought them into the office with his grandparents. He said he doesn’t like to see people on the streets and wanted … Read more

Community Campus ’87 Apprentices on BBC News

On the 17 January 2018 our apprentices were featured in a film for BBC News. If you haven’t watched it yet check the video out below: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/embed/p05vfj56/42746873

Case Study: Martyn

Martyn is 22 years old and applied to our service for housing and support in May 2016.  He had a history of substance misuse, mental health problems and a pattern of repeat homelessness.  He had stayed in various temporary accommodations over the last few years but had been unable to sustain a tenancy for various … Read more

NCS and MFC Foundation Project provides excellent support

Community Campus ‘87 would like to say a big thank you to the National Citizens Service and the Middlesbrough FC foundation for providing us with support and funding with homeless people on a project on Borough Road.  In addition to funding and donations including soft furnishings we also had the chance to work with a … Read more

Music Taster Day at St Mary’s Centre in Middlesbrough

On the 21st February 2017 Community Campus 87 facilitated a Music Taster Day at St Mary’s Centre in Middlesbrough. Parissa Zarifi from Musinc originally approached us with the idea with the goal of engaging homeless young people.  We at Community Campus saw this an excellent and unique opportunity for young people to try, engage in … Read more

Teesside University Graduate Intern

As part of our ongoing organisational development we are hosting a fully funded graduate internship for 13 weeks. The scheme run in conjunction with the Enterprise Development unit of the university gives students real world experience and a foot on the career ladder.  We are hosting Andrew Reeve who is looking at the marketing and … Read more