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EBC's Adult Learning Expertise


EBC has now successfully transferred it creativity and innovation into the adult learning sector through the delivery of a number of programmes for adults of all ages, abilities and interests.

Using some of the programmes and activities developed through our work with young people we are now offering as range of interactive, engaging and innovative activities for adults.

Successful projects delivered so far have seen EBC work with:

  • Homeless people
  • People with alcohol misuse issues
  • People with disabilities
  • A transnational training programme for Polish teachers and third sector trainers
  • Delivery of City and Guilds Level 2 NVQs in Community Development to workers and volunteers in the third sector.

To find out more read the information below and click onto the appropriate link.


Safe Sensible, Social Small Grants project

NHS South Tyne and Wear logoA series of stark, powerful and simply stunning posters highlighting the dangers of alcohol misuse have been designed by people who have dealt with the issue themselves - thanks to a project delivered by EBC.

All the posters have been turned into downloadable resources for anyone wanting to highlight to young people the dangers of alcohol misuse. The project was delivered by EBC thanks to funding from the NHS South of Tyne and Wear's Safe, Sensible, Social Small Grant scheme.

North East Council on Addictions logoThe eye-catching, evocative posters, along with a powerpoint presentation and poignant audio and video interviews, reflect on the impact alcohol misuse can have on people's lives, and those around them.

They were produced by clients of the North East Council on Addictions (NECA) through the EBC project. EBC partnered up with the North East Council on Addictions (NECA) to deliver its programme to NECA clients in Sunderland.

To find out more visit our special Safe, Sensble Social Small Grants page.


Sunderland City Council logoNeighbourhood Learning in Deprived Communities

EBC has delivered a number of projects thanks to funding from Sunderland City Council and its Neighbourhood Learning in Deprived Communities.

Among the projects delivered have been:

  • First Class Careers in the Third Sector
  • Enterprise and Creativity

To find out more about our work with adults visit the special Neighbourhood Learning in Deprived Communities area of our website.


Bridging the Gap Through Technology

EBC media equipment being used Make it Work The Sunderland Way logo

EBC's was one of the key partners in an initiative designed to help people develop new skills and be better prepared to get back into work. 

passionate about skills logo

The Make it Work The Sunderland Way programme has been managed by Sunderland City Council.

To find out more visit our special Make it Work The Sunderland Way page.


Accredited Learning Opportunities for Adults

Amongst the programmes EBC has delivered 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. 

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

To find out more visit our Accredited Learning in the Community page  


EBC develops Polish teachers and trainers entrepreneurial skills

Passionate about promoting the region logoEBC's Chief Executive Barbara McClennan has travelled to Poland in 2009 to help Polish teachers and trainers from the third sector develop their skills in developing entrepreneurship skills in young people.  To find out more visit our special Polish Partnerships page.


Helping Businesses to develop their staff

EBC also offers a range of learning and development opportunities to working adults, both as volunteers and as a 'students in their own right'.  iff you're an employer, looking for innovative and engaging ways of developing your staff team visit our special business page.


EBC specialises in designing bespoke programmes to meet individual schools' needs and in bringing schools, businesses and the community together.  If you cannot find the programme you're looking for please contact us to discuss your specific needs.


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