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Accredited Learning for the Community


Wimage of man with hands above headhat EBC can offer you, your organisation, your volunteers and your communities:

  • Accredited learning opportunities linked to the specific needs of your sector.
  • Development of staff and volunteers.
  • Innovative and creative learning opportunities.
  • Improved motivation among staff and volunteers.
  • A higher profile in the community.
  • The opportunity to meet future employees and future volunteers.
  • The chance to network with other people from all sectors.
  • Major public relations opportunities.

Accredited Learning Opportunities

Amongst the programmes now being offered to people involved in the voluntary and community sector throughout Tyne and Wear are three accredited training programmes designed to recognise the work people do on a day-to-day basis. All three courses are open to anyone either paid or unpaid in the voluntary and community sector. Some courses are free and others have a cost. 

Tyne and Wear Infrastructure Consortium logoBig lottery logoAmong the courses we have a limited number of places available which are funded by the Big Lottery's Basis 2 funding stream thanks to our partnership delivery of Specialist Support Services.    Our qualified assessors will support learners to secure either an NVQ Level 2 in Community Development or NCFE Lever 2 Certificate in Volunteering.  To find out more visit our special Basis 2 page.


We can also work with beyond profit organisations to put together funding proposals to help pay for courses if there is a cost.

To find out more download our information leaflets on:

We offer a number of other learning opportunities for both paid staff, volunteers and people in their communities - both accredited and non-accredited.  EBC specialises in bespoke activities developed to suit invidvidual groups and organisations.  Take a look at what we offer by visiting our What We Offer  page

If you're interested contact us by visiting our Contacts Page


Train to Gain logoTrain to Gain courses

For both both volunteers and people in paid employment in the community/voluntary sector (including sessional workers) who do not have a Level 2 qualification EBC can also offer the Working in Your Community,  qualification one of  several training opportunity now on offer through Train to Gain.


New Developments

There are exciting new opportunities for volunteers to benefit from Train to Gain courses and EBC is there to help.  More information from Chris Vickers or Tracy Hern.  To find out how to contact them visit our Contacts Page


Make it work logoBridging the Gap Through Technology

EBC's has been one of the key partners in an initiative designed to help people develop new skills and be better prepared to get back into work.  The Make it Work The Sunderland Way programme has been managed by Sunderland City Council.

EBC has delivered Bridging the Gap Through Technology through this initiative. 

Visit our special Make it Work page to find out more


Other opportunities

With its wide range of activities and programmes EBC may have other activities you will be interested in for yourselves, your volunteers or the communities you work in.  You can view our full range of programmes and projects by visting our What We Offer page


Want to know more?

We are always interested in forging new partnerships with organisations in the public, private and voluntary/community sector. Please go to our EBC contacts page for ways to make that connection. You can also visit our online calendar page to view whats on - and if you'd like to see us in action please do contact us. Or perhaps find out more about our innovative activities by visiting our What We Offer  page.


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